Advanced Photovoltaic System Design

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Part of The Art and Science of Photovoltaics series

High-performing photovoltaic systems require a design that produces more electricity in kilowatt hours for less cost. The growing demand for such high-performing PV systems calls for trained, skilled PV professionals. Advanced Photovoltaic System Design goes beyond the basics and provides students with the information and knowledge to understand, design, and recognize high-performance PV systems. Every step of the design process adds up incrementally to sizeable and measureable energy production increases, longer system and component lifespans, and less maintenance costs. Advanced Photovoltaic System Design emphasizes the importance of each step of the design process and proper decision-making.

Key Features:

• Thoroughly explains the difference between designing for code and designing for performance.
• Upon completion of the text, readers will be able to create basic three-line PV diagrams.
• Each chapter opens with a clear set of learning objectives.
• Bold-faced key terms highlight important industry terminology.
• The end-of-chapter Assessment allows students to test their understanding of key material discussed in the chapter.

CONTENTS:

• Chapter 1 Overview of Advanced Photovoltaic (PV) System Design and Design Criteria
• Chapter 2 Assessing the Evaluation and Design Criteria
• Chapter 3 Determining the Size of a Photovoltaic System
• Chapter 4 Photovoltaic Array Configuration and Sizing
• Chapter 5 Mounting Systems
• Chapter 6 Energy Storage Device (ESD) System Design
• Chapter 7 Charge Control and Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT)
• Chapter 8 Inverters in System Design
• Chapter 9 Cable Wiring and Connection Systems
• Chapter 10 System Monitoring, Testing, and Troubleshooting

Publisher: Jones & Bartlett, 2013