A Practical Guide to Solar Photovoltaic Systems for Technicians: Sizing, Installation and Maintenance

by Jean-Paul Louineau

Overview

An ideal addition to the toolkit of anyone involved in the installation of solar powered photovoltaic systems, this practical guide provides step-by-step explanations of the process by which technicians can estimate the requirements of PV systems and guides the reader through the set-up and running of such systems. Produced in a durable paperback edition and heavily illustrated with photos and charts, the guide is specifically designed for use in the field and has been extensively tested in training centres in Africa and other regions. A list of references to further reading resources is also provided.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781853396595
Publisher:	Practical Action Publishing
Publication date:	12/28/2008
Pages:	100
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.20(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

Jean-Paul Louineau

Table of Contents

Preface; 1) Objective; 2) Units of Measure and Basic Formulae for Electricity and Energy; 3) Introduction to Small Solar Photovoltaic Systems; 4) The client: Meeting His or Her Needs; 5) Photovoltaic Modules; 6) Charge Regulator; 7) Batteries; 8) Loads and Inverters; 9) Choice of Cables and Electrical Protection Equipment; 10) Quality Control and Procurement Advice; 11) Installation of Solar Systems; 12) Maintenance and Servicing of Small Solar Systems; 13) Recurrent Problems and Solutions; 14) List of Necessary Tools; 15) For Further Information; 16) Glossary; 17) Annexes: Annex 1: Example of a Simplified Sizing Procedure of a Photovoltaic Systems; Annex 2: Example of a Simplified Sizing Procedure of an Installation with an Inverter; Annex 3: Simplified Sizing Procedure Form; Annex 4: Example of a Quotation for an Installation; Annex 5: Quotation Procedure Form; Annex 6: User Notice for a Solar System.

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From the Publisher

‘Being in the rural areas in Mali, Morocco, Burkina Faso, Senegal, I visited many solar technicians in rural areas, they all had the French version of the Practical Guide and were using it daily.’ ‘Several technical schools in West Africa use this practical guide during their electricity lessons and practical classes for teaching their students installation, maintenance and servicing of solar systems.’ ‘One of our partners in development, URDT in Uganda, uses the practical guide in training community based technicians. Their female solar trainer is very enthusiastic about the Practical Guide.’ Willeke Parmentier, ETC Energy/Technical Training Programme