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" Solar electricity basics : "
Dan Chiras ; with Robert Aram and Kurt Nelson, Technical Advisors and ; Anil Rao, illustrator
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BL
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687848
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b510037
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| Main Entry
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Chiras, Daniel D
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| Title & Author
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Solar electricity basics : : a green energy guide /\ Dan Chiras ; with Robert Aram and Kurt Nelson, Technical Advisors and ; Anil Rao, illustrator
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| Publication Statement
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Gabriola Island, BC :: New Society Publishers,, c2010
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A green energy guide
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vi, 185 p. :: ill., maps ;; 21 cm
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0865716188 (pbk. : alk. paper)
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: 9780865716186 (pbk. : alk. paper)
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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| Contents
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An introduction to solar energy -- Understanding the sun and solar energy -- Understanding solar electricity -- Is solar electricity right for you? -- Solar electric systems : what are your options? -- Inverters -- Batteries, charge controllers, and gen-sets -- Mounting a PV array for maximum output -- Final considerations : permits; covenants, utility interconnection, and buying a system
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This provides a clear understanding of the sun, solar energy and solar electric systems. It discusses the theoretical, practical and economic aspects of residential solar installations including inverters, batteries and controllers, system installation and maintenance, permits, covenants, utility connection, and the costs and financial incentives involved in buying a system
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Photovoltaic power generation
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621.31244
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TK1087.C453 2010
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TK1087.C453 2010
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Aram, Robert
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Nelsoon, Kurt
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