Off Grid Solar: A handbook for Photovoltaics with Lead-Acid or Lithium-Ion batteries

ISBN: 0578546191

Author: O'Connor, Joseph P

Condition: New

Off Grid Solar, a reference guide for builders of solar and battery projects.This book includes all the steps to build an Off Grid energy system, and will help you make better decisions, so they can understand your technology needs rather than trust others recommendations.You will learn: How many solar panels are needed to refill the batteriesHow to design to minimize costs of equipment The best angle for your solar panels A detailed comparison of many battery types Tools required Wire sizing and type How photovoltaic cells work Why a BMS is needed for batteries Description of Charger Controllers and Inverters How to attach panels to your roofThe first and only book to focus on: Off Grid solar only, eliminating the confusion of grid-tied systems Future technologies, such as Lithium-Ion batteries, Battery Management Systems, Microgrids, and Off Grid Battery Inverters Global audience, using internationally recognized codes and standardsSolar and battery expert Joseph P. OConnor draws from his years of experience to craft a how-to guide needed by everyone around the world. OConnor has conducted and taught the installation/maintenance of Off Grid solar projects to people and communities as far away as the central African rainforest and right in his own backyard of Oakland, California.