Photovoltaic Design & Installation For Dummies

• Design and install photovoltaic systems
• Follow processes for permitting, commissioning, inspection
• Expand your skill set for "green collar" jobs

Get a grip on photovoltaic design

Are you looking to secure a job in the exciting and dynamic field of photovoltaic design and installation? Photovoltaic Design & Installation For Dummies helps you understand the technologies used in all types of PV systems, from modules and batteries to charge controllers, inverters, and more. This hands-on, friendly guide covers the workings of residential and small commercial-sized photovoltaic systems, and it gives you the essentials you need to correctly and safely install a system from start to finish.

Inside…

• Advice on figuring out which system type is right for you
• System basics in layman's terms
• How to select a site for a PV
• The basics of PV modules
• Guidance for sizing PV systems
• Tips for using safety devices
• Pointers for permitting
• How to commission and inspect