Solar Photovoltaic Basics: A Study Guide for the NABCEP Associate Exam

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This book explains the science of photovoltaics (PV) in a way that most people can understand, using the curriculum which reflects the core modules of the NABCEP Associate Exam. Whether or not you are taking the NABCEP Associate Exam, learning the material covered in this book is the best investment you can make insuring your place and moving up in the solar industry.

Providing complete coverage of the NABCEP syllabus in easily accessible chapters, this book addresses all of the core objectives required to pass the exam, including the ten main skill sets:

PV Markets and Applications

Safety Basics

Electricity Basics

Solar Energy Fundamentals

PV Module Fundamentals

System Components

PV System Sizing Principles

PV System Electrical Design

PV System Mechanical Design

Performance Analysis, Maintenance and Troubleshooting.

You will learn the importance of surveying a site and how to carry out a survey, how to use the tools that determine shading and annual production, and the necessity of safety on site. This guide also includes technical math and equations that are suitable and understandable to those without engineering degrees, but are necessary in understanding the principles of solar PV.

This new edition of Sean White’s highly successful study guide has been updated throughout and reflects recent changes in the industry.

ASIN ‏ : ‎ 1138102865
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Routledge
Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 15, 2018
Edition ‏ : ‎ 2nd
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 188 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9781138102866
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1138102866
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 7.2 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.84 x 0.46 x 7.32 inches
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