Dan Chiras ; with Robert Aram and Kurt Nelson, Technical Advisors and ; Anil Rao, illustrator
.PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC
Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.
Gabriola Island, BC :
Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.
New Society Publishers,
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
c2010
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item
vi, 185 p. :
Other Physical Details
ill., maps ;
Dimensions
21 cm
SERIES
Series Title
A green energy guide
INTERNAL BIBLIOGRAPHIES/INDEXES NOTE
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Includes bibliographical references and index
CONTENTS NOTE
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An introduction to solar energy -- Understanding the sun and solar energy -- Understanding solar electricity -- Is solar electricity right for you? -- Solar electric systems : what are your options? -- Inverters -- Batteries, charge controllers, and gen-sets -- Mounting a PV array for maximum output -- Final considerations : permits; covenants, utility interconnection, and buying a system
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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This provides a clear understanding of the sun, solar energy and solar electric systems. It discusses the theoretical, practical and economic aspects of residential solar installations including inverters, batteries and controllers, system installation and maintenance, permits, covenants, utility connection, and the costs and financial incentives involved in buying a system