Photovoltaics for Professionals: Solar Electric Systems Marketing, Design and Installation [Paperback]

Falk Antony (Author), Christian Durschner (Author), Karl-Heinz Remmers (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1844074617 | ISBN-13: 978-1844074617 | Publication Date: February 14, 2007

For the building industry, the installation of photovoltaic systems has become a new field of activity. Interest in solar energy is growing and future business prospects are excellent. Photovoltaics for Professionals describes the practicalities of marketing, designing and installing photovoltaic systems, both grid-tied and stand-alone. It has been written for electricians, technicians, builders, architects and building engineers who want to get involved in this expanding industry. It answers all the beginner's questions as well as serving as a textbook and work of reference, provides designers and installers with practical specialist knowledge needed to design and install high quality solar electric systems and gives a comprehensive overview of the major photovoltaic market sectors. Photovoltaics for Professionals contains over 100 full colour illustrations and covers: Marketing and promoting photovoltaics Solar cells, PV modules and the solar resource Grid-tied PV systems Stand-alone PV systems Practical step-by-step examples are described of how to go about installing systems right from the first customer contact and many useful tips are given to help avoid mistakes.

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About the Author

Falk Antony, Christian Durschner and Karl-Heinz Remmers all work at Solarpraxis AG, an integrated communications and technical services company predominantly known for its technical publications, but also offering a highly successful range in its service division. Solarpraxis was founded by Karl-Heinz Remmers and Kay Neubert. Published with Solarpraxis.

Product Details

• Paperback: 216 pages
• Publisher: Routledge (February 14, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1844074617
• ISBN-13: 978-1844074617
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #998,258 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars GOOD READ, September 4, 2008

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John Renshaw - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Photovoltaics for Professionals: Solar Electric Systems Marketing, Design and Installation (Paperback)

THIS BOOK IS A GOOD READ. IT COVERS SOME OF WHAT I'VE ALREADY READ IN OTHER BOOKS, BUT I'M NOT DONE YET. I BELIEVE WHAT IS COMING UP IN THE BOOK IS MORE RELATIVE TO INSTALLING AND SETTING UP SYSTEMS THAN WHAT I'VE SEEN IN OTHER BOOKS SO FAR. ALSO THERE ARE GOOD POINTERS ON OWNING A SOLAR BUSINESS. I'D RECOMMEND IT TO THOSE LOOKING TO LEARN ABOUT SOLAR BUSINESS AND BASICS ON SYSTEM DESIGN.

12 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, January 27, 2008

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Michael W. Callahan - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Photovoltaics for Professionals: Solar Electric Systems Marketing, Design and Installation (Paperback)

Excellent book for someone who is interested in up to date information and learning more about becoming professionally involved with solar energy.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Overview of Solar PV Installations, May 25, 2009

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Tim Ryan (Switzerland) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Photovoltaics for Professionals: Solar Electric Systems Marketing, Design and Installation (Paperback)

This book gives a very structured and comprehensive overview of planning and installing solar photovoltaic systems, both on and off grid. The book is concise and well illustrated with many diagrams. I recommend it highly.