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Item Information   Copy / Holding Information     More Content       More by this author     Chiras, Daniel D.     Subjects     Photovoltaic power systems.     Photovoltaic power generation.     Solar houses.     Dwellings -- Power supply.     Browse Catalog     by author:      Chiras, Daniel D.       by title:      Power from the sun :...       by call number:      621.31244 C541p 2017     Search the Web     Chiras, Daniel D.     Photovoltaic power systems.     Photovoltaic power generation.     Solar houses.     Dwellings -- Power supply.       MARC Display

Power from the sun : a practical guide to solar electricity / Dan Chiras. by Chiras, Daniel D. New Society Publishers, [2017] Call #: 621.31244 C541p 2017 Subjects Photovoltaic power systems.   Photovoltaic power generation.   Solar houses.   Dwellings -- Power supply. ISBN:  9780865718296 (pbk.) Alternate title:  Power from the sun 2 : a practical guide to solar electricity Practical guide to solar electricity Edition:  Revised 2nd edition. Description:  vii, 311 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm Notes:  Previous edition published: Gabriola Island, B.C. : New Society Pubishers, c2009. The number "2" appears after the title on the book's spine, indicating the "second edition". Some copies may be permabound. "Achieving energy independence"--Cover Bibliography:  Includes bibliographical references (pages 295-300) and index. Contents:  An introduction to solar electricity -- Understanding the sun and solar energy -- Understanding solar electricity -- Solar site assessment -- Solar electric systems : what are your options? -- Understanding inverters -- Batteries, charge controllers and gen-sets -- Mounting a PV array for maximum output -- Final consideration: permits, covenants, utility interconnection, and buying a system. Summary:  "Written for the layman, this is a fully revised and updated guide for individuals and businesses interested in generating their own solar electricity. It provides a basic understanding of electricity, wiring, and solar energy, and guides the reader through site assessment and determining the type of system needed, providing a solid understanding of grid-tied and off-grid systems, along with important guidelines on installation."--Provided by publisher. Other authors:  New Society Publishers. Holds:  1   Copy/Holding information Location Collection Call No. Item type Status   Sackville Public Library Adult Nonfiction 621.31244 C541p 2017 Adult books Checked in Add Copy to MyList Musquodoboit Harbour Public Library Adult Nonfiction 621.31244 C541p 2017 Adult books Checked in Add Copy to MyList Tantallon Public Library Adult Nonfiction 621.31244 C541p 2017 Adult books Checked in Add Copy to MyList

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