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Photovoltaic System Design and Installation Manual by Solar Energy International

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Producing electricity from the sun using photovoltaic (PV) systems has become a major industry worldwide. But designing, installing and maintaining such systems requires knowledge and training, and there have been few easily accessible, comprehensive guides to the subject.

Now, with Photovoltaics: Design and Installation Manual, a world-class solar energy training and education provider—Solar Energy International (SEI)—has made available the critical information to successfully design, install and maintain PV systems. The book contains an overview of photovoltaic electricity and a detailed description of PV system components, including PV modules, batteries, controllers and inverters. It also includes chapters on sizing photovoltaic systems, analyzing sites and installing PV systems, as well as detailed appendices on PV system maintenance, troubleshooting and solar insolation data for over 300 sites around the world. Used worldwide as the textbook in SEI’s PV Design & Installation workshops.

Solar Water Heating by Bob Ramlow

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Heating water with the sun is almost as old as humankind itself, and it is done all over the world. Yet there are strangely few resources on the topic in North America. Solar Water Heating fills this gap. It reviews the history of solar water and space heating systems from prehistory to the present, then presents the basics of solar water heating, including an introduction to modern solar energy systems, energy conservation and energy economics.

Photovoltaic Systems by Jim Dunlop

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The textbook Photovoltaic Systems, authored by Jim Dunlop is a comprehensive guide to the fundamentals and principles involved in the planning, design and installation of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems. It covers the key steps in project development and specific requirements for installations and code compliance. The content is strongly tied to the task analysis used by the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) PV installer certification program, and is becoming the industry standard for training and a useful reference for a diversity of industry professionals. It is used extensively throughout electrical apprenticeship programs, community colleges and vocational training programs around the country.

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Residential Energy – Cost Savings and Comfort for Existing Buildings by John Krigger and Chris Dorsi

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Residential Energy introduces readers to a home's energy-related components and explains all the important possibilities for energy conservation. Readers will learn from this exceptionally illustrated text that effective energy conservation requires a whole-house approach that addresses the biggest energy wasters first!

Covering everything from basic principles and air leakage to insulation and windows and doors, this user friendly manual is an essential text/reference for anyone interested in the design, construction, and operation of energy efficient homes! PLUS, every book includes a CD-ROM containing an electronic version of the text!

Ideally suited for programs in weatherization, energy auditors/raters and general construction trades including carpentry, HVAC, plumbers, electricians, and more! Residential Energy is packed full of the latest information on energy consumption, analyzing energy costs, and other energy-auditing information.