The Solar Electric House

This resource covers all aspects of photovoltaic (PV) systems, from the economics and history of solar power to the nuts and bolts of equipment and systems. This text is 276 pages.

The Solar Electric House - Table of Contents:

• Foreword
• Acknowledgments
• Introduction
• The History and Development of Photovoltaics
• Photovoltaic System Options and Economics
• Photovoltaic Modules and Arrays
• Voltage Regulators, Battery Chargers, and Storage Batteries
• Inverters, Backup Generators, and System Controls
• Determining Your Electricity Requirements
• Utility-Interactive Photovoltaic Systems
• Stand-Alone Photovoltaic Systems
• Installing Your Photovoltaic System
• Photovoltaic System Wiring and Maintenance
• Credits
• Helpful Addresses
• Bibliography
• Index