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Stand-alone Solar Electric Systems: The Earthscan Expert Handbook for Planning, Design and Installation
Stand-alone Solar Electric Systems: The Earthscan Expert Handbook for Planning, Design and Installation
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Solar electric systems are a great way to get power to remote, off-grid locations, and this practical guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to plan, design, and install them. Highly illustrated chapters cover solar energy basics, components, installation practice, and more.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 248 pages
Publication date: 31 March 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Solar electric systems are a highly effective means of providing power to remote, off-grid locations, irrespective of whether they are in developed or developing countries. This comprehensive guide offers a hands-on, visually engaging, and technically thorough approach to planning, designing, and installing solar electric systems. It is extensively illustrated with chapters covering various aspects, including:
Understanding Solar Energy Basics: This chapter delves into the fundamentals of solar energy, covering topics such as solar radiation, photovoltaic cells, and energy conversion processes.
Components of Solar Electric Systems: This chapter explores the various components of solar electric systems, including modules, batteries, regulators, inverters, and appliances. It provides an in-depth understanding of their functions and how they work together to form a complete system.
Installation Practice: This chapter covers the practical aspects of installation, including site selection, system layout, mounting, wiring, and commissioning. It provides step-by-step instructions to ensure a successful installation.
Planning and Servicing Systems: This chapter emphasizes the importance of planning and servicing solar electric systems. It covers topics such as system sizing, energy requirements, battery maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Water Pumping: Solar electric systems can be used for water pumping, providing a reliable and sustainable source of water for various applications, including agriculture and household use.
Refrigeration: Solar-powered refrigeration systems can help preserve perishable goods and reduce food waste in off-grid communities.
Village Electrification: Solar electric systems can play a crucial role in village electrification, providing electricity to homes, schools, and businesses in remote areas.
This guide is an invaluable resource for electric technicians, designers, development workers, and individuals interested in installing their own off-grid system. It offers a comprehensive and practical approach to solar energy systems, enabling readers to gain the knowledge and skills necessary to design, install, and maintain efficient and sustainable solar electric systems.
Weight: 458g
Dimension: 246 x 189 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367787509
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