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Photovoltaic Design and Installation For Dummies - by Ryan Mayfield (Paperback)

Photovoltaic Design and Installation For Dummies - by  Ryan Mayfield (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><i>Photovoltaic Design and Installation For Dummies</i> (9781119544357) was previously published as <i>Photovoltaic Design and Installation For Dummies</i> (9780470598931). While this version features a new <i>Dummies</i> cover and design, the content is the same as the prior release and should not be considered a new or updated product.</p> <p> </p> <p><b>The fun and easy way to get a grip on photovoltaic design and installation</b></p> <p>Designing and installing solar panel systems is a trend that continues to grow. With 'green collar' jobs on the rise and homeowners looking for earth-friendly ways to stretch their dollars and lesson their carbon imprint, understanding photovoltaic design and installation is on the rise.</p> <p><i>Photovoltaic Design & Installation For Dummies</i> gives you a comprehensive overview of the history, physics, design, installation, and operation of home-scale solar-panel systems. You'll also get an introduction to the foundational mathematic and electrical concepts you need to understand and work with photovoltaic systems. </p> <ul> <li>Covers all aspects of home-scale solar-power systems</li> <li>Viable resource for professionals, students, and technical laymen</li> <li>Can be used to study for the NABCEP exam</li> </ul> <p>Whether you're a building professional looking to expand your business and skills to meet the growing demand for solar power installation or are seeking a career in this rapidly expanding field, <i>Photovoltaic Design & Installation For Dummies</i> has you covered!</p><p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br><ul> <li>Design and install photovoltaic systems</li> <li>Follow processes for permitting, commissioning, inspection</li> <li>Expand your skill set for "green collar" jobs</li> </ul> <p><b>Get a grip on photovoltaic design</b> <p>Are you looking to secure a job in the exciting and dynamic field of photovoltaic design and installation? <i>Photovoltaic Design & Installation For Dummies</i> helps you understand the technologies used in all types of PV systems, from modules and batteries to charge controllers, inverters, and more. This hands-on, friendly guide covers the workings of residential and small commercial-sized photovoltaic systems, and it gives you the essentials you need to correctly and safely install a system from start to finish. <p><b>Inside...</b> <ul> <li>Advice on figuring out which system type is right for you</li> <li>System basics in layman's terms</li> <li>How to select a site for a PV</li> <li>The basics of PV modules</li> <li>Guidance for sizing PV systems</li> <li>Tips for using safety devices</li> <li>Pointers for permitting</li> <li>How to commission and inspect</li></b> </ul><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p><b>Ryan Mayfield</b> has been working in the renewable energy field since 1999. He is President of Renewable Energy Associates, a consulting firm providing design, support, and educational services for commercial photovoltaic systems. He is also Photovoltaic Systems Technical Editor for <i>StarPro</i> magazine, where he regularly contributes feature articles.

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