"Internet linked"--Front cover

Introducing solar energy -- Making and saving money with solar -- A brief introduction to electricity -- The four configurations for solar power -- Components of a solar electric system -- The design process -- Scoping the project -- Calculating solar energy -- Surveying your site -- Understanding the components -- Components for grid-tie systems -- Components for stand-alone systems -- Planning, regulations and approvals -- Detailed design -- Installation -- Troubleshooting -- Maintaining your system -- Internet support -- Appendix A. Typical power requirements -- Appendix B. Living off-grid -- A final word

The Solar Electricity Handbook is a practical and straightforward guide to using electric solar panels. Assuming no previous knowledge of solar panels, the book explains how solar panels work, how they can be used and explains the steps you need to take to successfully design and install a solar electric system from scratch using photovoltaic solar panels

Includes index