March 23rd, 2010 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Categorized under: Renewable Energy

Solar Electricity Handbook 2010 Edition: A Simple, Practical Guide to Solar Energy – Designing and Installing Photovoltaic Solar Electric Systems



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The Solar Electricity Handbook is a practical and straightforward guide to using electric solar panels. Assuming no previous knowledge of solar panels, the book explains how solar panels work, how they can be used and explains the steps you need to take to successfully design and install a solar electric system from scratch using photovoltaic solar panels. Accompanying this book is a solar resource website containing lots of useful information, lists of supplier... More >>

Solar Electricity Handbook 2010 Edition: A Simple, Practical Guide to Solar Energy — Designing and Installing Photovoltaic Solar Electric Systems

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  1. I was looking for a book that would walk me though building solor panels, and based off what I’d read about it and the breif except, I thought it would be useful.

    It wasn’t helpful at all, book is mostly about what you need to consider when buying or installing a system for you home (I have purhcesed solor cells and want to build my own panels to power yard lights and a water feature, book is useless for that)
    Rating: 3 / 5


    Wayne E. Detzler
    March 23rd, 2010

  2. The book was real good explaining the basics of the solar systems – however I was looking for something more in depth. If you are just starting out looking for the basics on solar systems this book would be great.
    Rating: 3 / 5


    B. Pangburn
    March 23rd, 2010

  3. While this book does have some good information, the author has an unfortunate habit of shifting between various monetary and measurement scales. He will go from British pounds to American dollars, from kilograms to lbs. to “stone” (Whatever that is!! I never have figured that one out!) and sometimes he’ll do it all in the same paragraph.

    I grew up with a dictionary by my side while reading. I can’t see any need to have a conversion chart with me as well. It just makes for somewhat “jittery” reading, as your mind shifts gears.
    Rating: 2 / 5


    Bob the Builder
    March 24th, 2010

  4. Great book! If you’re looking to get into the solar powered world, this book is an excellent place to start. In fact, I read it twice to make sure I didn’t miss any details. Yes, the author is based out of UK, but it isn’t a big deal. It helps if you have somewhat of a scientific background (if you understand electrical power, voltage, current, and how they relate, you are fine).
    Rating: 5 / 5


    P. Padia
    March 24th, 2010

  5. Nice book, very easy to read and contains a very good amount of useful information.
    Rating: 4 / 5


    Juan Pablo Montano
    March 24th, 2010

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