Table of contents:
Background. The Sun. Introduction to PV Systems. PV System Examples. Cost Considerations. Mechanical Considerations. Stand-alone PV Systems. Utility Interactive PV Systems. Externalities and Photovoltaics. The Physics of Photovoltaic Cells. Present and Proposed PV Cells.
Thoroughly updated, the second edition of this best-seller presents a comprehensive engineering basis for photovoltaic (PV) system design and presents the 'what, why, and how' associated with electrical, mechanical, economic, and aesthetic aspects of PV system design. Using a modified top-down approach, the authors offer a presentation that provides a quick exposure to all of the building blocks of the PV system. They then provide detailed design examples from practical systems, explaining why certain PV designs are done in certain ways, including economic and environmental issues, and how to implement the design. Mastering the contents of this book gives readers the judgement needed to make intelligent decisions.
Background. The Sun. Introduction to PV Systems. PV System Examples. Cost Considerations. Mechanical Considerations. Stand-alone PV Systems. Utility Interactive PV Systems. Externalities and Photovoltaics. The Physics of Photovoltaic Cells. Present and Proposed PV Cells.
Thoroughly updated, the second edition of this best-seller presents a comprehensive engineering basis for photovoltaic (PV) system design and presents the 'what, why, and how' associated with electrical, mechanical, economic, and aesthetic aspects of PV system design. Using a modified top-down approach, the authors offer a presentation that provides a quick exposure to all of the building blocks of the PV system. They then provide detailed design examples from practical systems, explaining why certain PV designs are done in certain ways, including economic and environmental issues, and how to implement the design. Mastering the contents of this book gives readers the judgement needed to make intelligent decisions.
"The new edition of the text represents an outstanding improvement over earlier versions. I would highly recommend it to any faculty interested in teaching a course related to photovoltaic systems engineering for the following reasons: a) It represents an excellent balance of theory and practical engineering application of science, technology, and economic analysis; b) It is up-to-date on the latest technology, system components, codes and standards, and accepted design practices, c) The problem sets at the end of each chapter are well thought out and provide students with relevant needed practice necessary for developing comprehensive design knowledge and skills for a variety of PV system configurations; d) The book is extremely well organized, well written, easy to follow, and should appeal to a large segment of both student and practicing engineering populations. In short, it is an excellent engineering text on extremely important subject matter from which faculty will enjoy teaching and from which student learning will be enhanced."
- Jerry Ventre, Florida Solar Energy Center (Retired), USA
"This book, now in its 4th edition, is thorough, comprehensive and frequently revised, so it is up-to-date. I have always liked it, in earlier editions, for bothering to address the low profile but important aspects of photovoltaic systems that tend to be left out of other books - the mechanical engineering aspects, including mounting methods, loads and stresses and wind loading; electrical protection; standards (for USA at least); wire sizing; junction boxes; environmental impacts, etc."
- Richard Corkish, University of New South Wales, Australia
"I find this book to be excellent, containing both the theoretical and practical knowledge to analyze and design a wide range of solar photovoltaic systems. I am not aware of any currently available books that include such breadth and depth."
- John Murray, Dine Colleg
- Jerry Ventre, Florida Solar Energy Center (Retired), USA
"This book, now in its 4th edition, is thorough, comprehensive and frequently revised, so it is up-to-date. I have always liked it, in earlier editions, for bothering to address the low profile but important aspects of photovoltaic systems that tend to be left out of other books - the mechanical engineering aspects, including mounting methods, loads and stresses and wind loading; electrical protection; standards (for USA at least); wire sizing; junction boxes; environmental impacts, etc."
- Richard Corkish, University of New South Wales, Australia
"I find this book to be excellent, containing both the theoretical and practical knowledge to analyze and design a wide range of solar photovoltaic systems. I am not aware of any currently available books that include such breadth and depth."
- John Murray, Dine Colleg