02250cmm a2200277 4500 214805722 TxAuBib 20120507120000.0 101022s2010||||||||||||||||||||||||eng|u 9781849776509 electronic bk. 1849776504 electronic bk. (OCoLC)671499123 N$T eng N$T E7B OCLCQ YDXCP OCLCQ GZM TxAuBib Hankins, Mark. Stand-alone solar electric systems [electronic resource] : the Earthscan expert handbook for planning, design and installation / Mark Hankins. London : Earthscan, 2010. 1 online resource (xiv, 232 p.) : ill. (chiefly col.) Earthscan expert series Includes bibliographical references and index. How to use this book : an overview of solar electric technology -- Fundamentals of solar energy -- Solar cell modules -- Batteries -- Charge controllers, inverters, and load management -- Lamps and appliances -- Wiring and fittings -- Planning an off-grid solar electric system -- Installing solar electric systems -- Managing, maintaining, and servicing off-grid PV systems -- Basics of large off-grid systems. "One of the best ways to get power to remote, off-grid locations, whether in developed or developing countries, is through the use of solar electric systems. This practical guide describes how to plan, design and install solar electric systems in a manner that is hands-on, graphic and technically complete. Highly illustrated chapters cover solar energy basics; components of solar electric systems (modules, batteries, regulators, inverters and appliances); installation practice; details on planning and servicing systems; water pumping; refrigeration; and village electrification. This is the must-have guide for electric technicians and designers, development workers, and anyone who wants to install their own off-grid system."--Publisher's description. Photovoltaic power systems. TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING Electrical. Electronic books. Earthscan expert series. https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=339066 EBSCOhost