Photovoltaics for Professionals
Beuth (Verlag)
978-3-410-20253-0 (ISBN)
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Photovoltaics for Professionals describes the practicalities of marketing, designing and installing photovoltaic systems, both grid-tied and stand-alone. It has been written for electricians, technicians, builders, architects and building engineers who want to get involved in this expanding industry. It answers all the beginner's questions as well as serving as a textbook and work of reference, provides designers and installers with the practical specialist knowledge needed to design and install high quality solar electric systems and gives a comprehensive overview of the major photovoltaic market sectors.
Photovoltaics for Professionals contains over 100 full color illustrations and covers:
- Marketing and promoting photovoltaics
- Solar cells, PV modules and the solar resource
- Grid-tied PV systems
- Stand-alone PV systems
Practical step-by-step examples are described of how to go about installing systems right from the first customer contact and many useful tips are given to help avoid mistakes.
For the building industry, the installation of photovoltaic systems has become a new field of activity. Interest in solar energy is growing and future business prospects are excellent.Photovoltaics for Professionals describes the practicalities of marketing, designing and installing photovoltaic systems, both grid-tied and stand-alone. It has been written for electricians, technicians, builders, architects and building engineers who want to get involved in this expanding industry. It answers all the beginner's questions as well as serving as a textbook and work of reference, provides designers and installers with the practical specialist knowledge needed to design and install high quality solar electric systems and gives a comprehensive overview of the major photovoltaic market sectors.Photovoltaics for Professionals contains over 100 full color illustrations and covers:- Marketing and promoting photovoltaics- Solar cells, PV modules and the solar resource- Grid-tied PV systems- Stand-alone PV systemsPractical step-by-step examples are described of how to go about installing systems right from the first customer contact and many useful tips are given to help avoid mistakes.
1;Foreword;4
2;Contents;6
3;1 Marketing and Promoting Photovoltaics;10
3.1;1.1 Renewable energy;10
3.2;1.2 Climate change and dwindling fossil fuel reserves;12
3.3;1.3 Overview of renewable energy, solar energy and the solar resource;14
3.4;1.4 Photovoltaics (PV);18
3.5;1.5 Marketing PV;28
3.6;1.6 Case study: Germany, a solar success story;44
4;2 Solar Cells, PV Modules and the Solar Resource;47
4.1;2.1 Basic PV concepts and terminology;47
4.2;2.2 PV module technology;48
4.3;2.3 Solar cells;53
4.4;2.4 PV modules;58
4.5;2.5 Estimating the output of PV systems, array angles and orientation;71
4.6;2.6 Sizing and design software;80
4.7;2.7 Purchasing PV modules and other system components;82
5;3 Grid-tied PV Systems;83
5.1;3.1 Principal components of a grid-tied PV system;83
5.2;3.2 Grid-tied inverters;84
5.3;3.3 Other components in grid-tied PV systems;97
5.4;3.4 PV module mounting structures and systems;100
5.5;3.5 Where to install: roof, facade or ground?;103
5.6;3.6 The site survey;106
5.7;3.7 Lightning and surge/over-voltage protection;107
5.8;3.8 Fire hazards and protection measures;110
5.9;3.9 Designing grid-tied PV systems - some examples;111
5.10;3.10 The problem of shading;127
5.11;3.11 Preparing cost estimates and quotes;134
6;4 Grid-tied PV Systems - Installation and Commissioning;136
6.1;4.1 Overview;136
6.2;4.2 Preliminary paperwork;137
6.3;4.3 System installation;137
6.4;4.4 DC cable installation - general guidelines;143
6.5;4.5 Grounding /earthing;151
6.6;4.6 Connection to the grid and meter location;151
6.7;4.7 Final permission to connect;153
6.8;4.8 System commissioning;154
6.9;4.9 System handover to customer;155
7;5 Grid-tied PV - Operation and Maintenance;156
7.1;5.1 Grid-tied PV system operation;156
7.2;5.2 Monitoring system performance;156
7.3;5.3 Maintenance and servicing;156
7.4;5.4 Possible malfunctions in grid-tied PV systems;158
7.5;5.5 Fault finding and trouble shooting guide;161
8;6 Stand-alone PV Systems;165
8.1;6.1 Introduction;165
8.2;6.2 Stand-alone PV system con.gurations;169
8.3;6.3 PV stand-alone systems - principal components;170
8.4;6.4 Designing stand-alone PV systems;185
8.5;6.5 Stand-alone PV system sizing;188
8.6;6.6 Installation and commissioning;194
8.7;6.7 Stand-alone system maintenance;199
9;7. Appendices;200
9.1;7.1 Installation codes and guidelines;200
9.2;7.2 Standards for photovoltaic modules, system components and systems;201
9.3;7.3 Sizing and design software;201
9.4;7.4 Site survey form - grid-tied PV system;202
9.5;7.5 Site survey form - stand-alone PV system;205
9.6;7.6 Sources of further information;208
9.7;7.7 Power losses and voltage drop in PV systems;210
9.8;7.8 Abbreviations;212
9.9;7.9 Physical units;214
9.10;7.10 Index;214
| Sprache | englisch |
|---|---|
| Original-Titel | Photovoltaik für Profis |
| Gewicht | 522 g |
| Einbandart | gefalzt |
| Themenwelt | Technik ► Elektrotechnik / Energietechnik |
| Schlagworte | Photovoltaik • Solaranlagen |
| ISBN-10 | 3-410-20253-6 / 3410202536 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-3-410-20253-0 / 9783410202530 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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