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Introduction to Photovoltaic Installations

Author(s): John R. Balfour, PhD
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  • ISBN-13: 9781449625788
  • Paperback    234 pages      © 2013
Price: International Sales $64.95 US List
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Part of The Art and Science of Photovoltaics series

The practice of producing solar energy using photovoltaics has become a thriving industry world-wide, but finding trained individuals to safely install these complex systems can be a challenge. Introduction to Photovoltaic Installations provides readers with the knowledge needed to install major PV components, including sections on system safety, installation criteria, installation of different systems types, and more. Readers will also learn how to mechanically integrate and label components, as well as review completed installations. Introduction to Photovoltaic Installations provides readers with a solid foundation for continuing their PV installation career.

Key Features:

  • Provides readers with a solid introduction to PV system installation.
  • 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.

See detailed descriptions of the comprehensive instructor resources under the Key Features tab.

About the Series:
The Photovoltaics (PV) industry stands on the brink of a revolution. The appeal of a new and growing industry has brought an influx of new PV professionals to the market, but the availability of educational resources has not kept pace with market demands. This gap has led to serious quality and performance issues that the industry will need to face in the decades ahead.

The Art and Science of Photovoltaics Series was developed to fill this education gap. Each book in the series goes beyond simple systematic processes by tackling performamce challenges using a systems perspective. Readers do not learn PV design and installation steps in a vacuum; instead they gain the knowledge and expertise to understand interrelationships and discover new ways to improve their own systems and positively contribute to the industry.

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Instructor Resources

  • Lesson Plan - contains weekly topics and objectives, suggested readings, lecture outlines, in-class activities, assignments, and assessments. These lesson plans engage your students through hands on activities and classroom discussions. Each lesson plan also contains a summary of additional classroom resources such as supplemental texts, PowerPoints, and worksheets.
  • Sample Syllabus - includes a basic classroom syllabus, which instructors can fully customize to fit specific course needs.
  • PowerPoint Lecture Outlines - these are used to leverage learning by taking instructors step-by-step through each class, intergrading activities, assignments, and discussion questions along the way. The PowerPoints contain rich and informative pictures of PV components, designs, and installations. They also contain instructor notes and icebreakers.
  • Test Bank - contains test banks for midterms and finals.
  • Laboratory Competency Checklist - these checklists are a list of essential knowledge that students must obtain to pass given labs. Labs can be easily set up and administered using these checklists.

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Chapter  1  An Introduction to PV Systems Installation
Chapter  2  PV Systems Safety
Chapter  3  PV Systems Installation: An Overview
Chapter  4  Installation Criteria
Chapter  5  PV System Design: An Overview
Chapter  6  Mechanical and Roofing Integration
Chapter  7  Installation of System Components, PV Arrays, and Mounting Hardware
Chapter  8  Installation of Systems and Balance of Systems (BOS)
Chapter  9  Installing Stand-Alone PV Systems
Chapter  10  Mechanical Integration, Labeling, As-Built Drawings, and Check List Accounting
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John R. Balfour, PhD

John Balfour, BS, MEP, Ph.D., LEED Accredited Professional

John Balfour is the founder of PerfectPower, Inc. Widely acknowledged as a premier leader in the solar industry, he has consulted with government agencies, the Photovoltaic Test Lab (PLT), residential and commercial developers, and numerous customers on product design, evaluation and performance under his alter ego The Energy Doctor ™.

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