[Scpg] NEW BOOK Photovoltaics Design and Installation Manual By Solar Energy International

[Wesley Roe and Marjorie Lakin Erickson]

NEW BOOK

Photovoltaics http://www.newsociety.com/bookid/3867
Design and Installation Manual
By Solar Energy International


Producing electricity from the sun using photovoltaic (PV) systems has 
become a major industry worldwide. But designing, installing and 
maintaining such systems requires knowledge and training, and there have 
been few easily accessible, comprehensive guides to the subject.

Now, with Photovoltaics: Design and Installation Manual, a world-class 
solar energy training and education provider – Solar Energy International 
(SEI) http://www.solarenergy.org – has made available the critical 
information to successfully design, install and maintain PV systems. The 
book contains an overview of photovoltaic electricity and a detailed 
description of PV system components, including PV modules, batteries, 
controllers and inverters. It also includes chapters on sizing photovoltaic 
systems, analyzing sites and installing PV systems, as well as detailed 
appendices on PV system maintenance, troubleshooting and solar insolation 
data for over 300 sites around the world. Used worldwide as the textbook in 
SEI's PV Design & Installation workshops, topics covered include:

The basics of solar electricity
PV applications and system components
Solar site analysis and mounting
Stand-alone and PV/Generator hybrid system sizing
Utility-Interactive PV systems
Component specification, system costs and economics
Case studies and safety issues

Photovoltaics guarantees that those wanting to learn the skills of tapping 
the sun's energy can do so with confidence.

Solar Energy International (SEI) has the non-profit mission to respond to 
the need for renewable energy education. Based in Carbondale, Colorado, and 
active around the world, SEI is a link between people and renewable energy 
resources, providing information, education and training to people who want 
to shape a sustainable future. SEI is recognized by the National Board of 
Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) as a dedicated independent provider 
of PV training programs that may be used toward attaining PV certification. 
Also, SEI is recognized as an Accredited Institution to offer PV training 
by the Institute for Sustainable Power (ISP).
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Paperback - 320 pages  8.5 Width"x 11 Height"
TECHNOLOGY / Industrial Technology
ISBN 0865715203 -- 2004-09-01
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About Solar Energy International (SEI) http://www.solarenergy.org

Our mission is to provide education and technical assistance so
that others will be empowered to use renewable energy technologies.

Philosophy

Renewable energy resources of solar, wind and water can improve the quality 
of life and promote sustainable development throughout the world. Renewable 
energy systems are practical, reliable, cost-effective, and healthier for 
people and the environment.

Approach
SEI works cooperatively with grassroots and development organizations to 
meet sustainable development goals with renewable energies.

Services
SEI provides education and training to decision makers, technicians and 
users of renewable energy sources. SEI also provides the expertise to plan, 
engineer and implement sustainable development projects.

Experience
SEI professionals have project and training experience in the Americas, 
Africa, Micronesia and the Caribbean. During the past 12 years, SEI staff 
have delivered services to the Pan American Health Organizations, 
Non-Governmental development organizations (NGOs), foreign, national and 
state governments, universities and individuals seeking the benefits of 
renewable energy.

Specific Programs

Renewable Energy Education Program (REEP)
SEI is continuing a 15-year history of education in renewable energy 
technologies through REEP. Workshops are offered in a hands-on / how-to 
style, primarily at our Colorado training facility. Classroom and 
laboratory work is complemented by case studies, field tours and 
professional installations with real equipment in real settings. 
Instruction is provided by industry experts in the following renewable 
energy technologies:
Photovoltaic Design & Installation
Advanced Photovoltaics
Solar Water Pumping
Micro-Hydro Electric Systems
Wind Power
Solar Cooking & Food Drying
Renewable Energy for the Developing World
Solar Home Design
Natural House Building
Strawbale Construction
Adobe & Rammed Earth Construction
Energy and Resource Efficient Buildings
Alternative Fuels

International Project Development and Management
SEI assists organizations in planning and implementing renewable energy 
applications for sustainability in health care, agriculture, education and 
economic development projects. SEI's full service coordinates:
Decision Makers Outreach
Needs Assessments
Participatory Planning
Funding Proposal Development
System Engineering
Hardware Procurement
On-Site Installation
Education and Training
Project Evaluation

Technology Transfer Programs
SEI personnel have developed comprehensive education programs to transfer 
renewable energy technologies to less developed countries. Programs stress 
in-country training of trainers, decision makers, technicians and 
end-users. Developing local and regional capabilities at each of these 
levels is critical to successful renewable energy utilization. Standard 
training packages are offered, varying in length from one day to three 
months. Custom programs are developed to meet particular program needs.

International Volunteers in Environmentally Sustainable Technologies (INVEST)
SEI's INVEST program connects alumni of our renewable energy education 
program with appropriate organizations working in rural development. After 
successfully completing our workshops, alumni can volunteer in an 
international project helping to electrify rural communities with renewable 
energy, build sustainable houses, and train local users and technicians. 
The program will be similar to a renewable energy Peace Corps. Potential 
INVEST volunteers can choose from a number of organizations with which to 
work, depending on the region of the world they would like to work in, the 
amount of time they have, and the type of expertise needed. Depending on 
the project, participants will spend from two weeks to a year working with 
the in-country organization.

Renewable Energy Training Programs for Women
SEI's "Women and Renewable Energy Program" facilitates technology transfer 
and project development for women around the world. Renewable energies 
provide an opportunity that can break the chain of gender bias. Training 
programs for women teach the fundamentals of renewable energy technologies 
to equip women with the necessary skills to participate in the design, 
installation and maintenance of systems in their communities. Intensive 
training programs are available for women to develop marketable skills in 
renewable energy applications.

Solar in the Schools (SIS)
SEI's Solar in the Schools program targets grade school youth and focuses 
on experiential learning of energy concepts and issues. The goal is to have 
students understand energy as it relates to all living things on the 
planet. SIS emphasizes critical thinking skills by exploring energy 
choices, costs and solutions within individual communities.

Renewable Energy Youth Camp
SEI's Annual Renewable Energy Youth Camp teaches Native American and 
disadvantaged youth about renewable energy and sustainable living. Students 
camp out, attend presentations by energy professionals, visit local 
renewable energy sites, raft the Colorado river, and get hands-on 
experience by installing actual renewable energy systems