The Solar Electric House

By Steven J. Strong

The Solar Electric House provides an excellent introduction to living with solar electricity with a special emphasis on residential case studies. Solar electric system options and economics are covered along with system components, system sizing and performance, installation and maintenance requirements. (276 pages, indexed and fully illustrated)

Contents
The History and Development of Photovoltaics
Photovoltaic System Options and Economics
Photovoltaic Modules and Arrays
Voltage Regulators, Battery Chargers, and Storage Batteries
Inverters, Backup Generators and System Controls
Determining Your Electricity Requirements
Utility-Interactive Photovoltaic Systems
Stand-Alone Photovoltaic Systems
Installing Your Photovoltaic System
Photovoltaic System Wiring and Maintenance

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