Stand-alone Solar Electric Systems: The Earthscan Expert Handbook for Planning, Design and Installation
Mark Hankins
Sep 2010 · Routledge
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About this ebook
One of the best ways to get power to remote, off-grid locations, whether in developed or developing countries, is through the use of solar electric systems. This practical guide describes how to plan, design and install solar electric systems in a manner that is hands-on, graphic and technically complete. Highly illustrated chapters cover:
- solar energy basics
- components of solar electric systems (modules, batteries, regulators, inverters and appliances)
- installation practice
- on planning and servicing systems
- water pumping
- refrigeration
- village electrification.
This is the must-have guide for electric technicians and designers, development workers, and anyone who wants to install their own off-grid system.
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.
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