Stand-Alone Solar Electric Systems - The Earthscan Expert Handbook for Planning, Design and Installation

First Published in 2010. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

List of contents

1. How To Use This Book: An Overview of Solar Electric Technology  2. Fundamentals of Solar Energy  3. Solar Cell Modules  4. Batteries  5. Charge Controllers, Inverters and Load Management  6. Lamps and Appliances  7. Wiring and Fittings  8. Planning an Off-Grid Solar Electric System  9. Installing Solar Electric Systems  10. Managing, Maintaining and Servicing Off-Grid PV Systems  11. Basics of Large Off-Grid Systems

About the author

Mark Hankins has over 20 years' experience of designing photovoltaic systems, managing projects and teaching solar electricity in Africa. He also managed a Nairobi-based renewable energy consulting company for over 10 years, and has written extensively on the subject.

Product details

• Authors: Mark Hankins
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.03.2021
• EAN: 9780367787509
• ISBN: 978-0-367-78750-9
• No. of pages: 248
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Architecture; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology > Heat, energy and power station engineering