Solar Photovoltaic Basics

Solar Photovoltaic Basics A Study Guide for the NABCEP Entry Level Exam

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Publisher's Synopsis

Whether or not you are taking the NABCEP Entry Level Exam, learning the material covered in this book is the best investment you can make towards your place in the solar industry.

This book explains the science of photovoltaics (PV) in a way that most people can understand using the curriculum which reflects the core modules of the NABCEP Entry Level Exam.

Providing complete coverage of the NABCEP syllabus in easily accessible chapters, addressing all of the core objectives that will aid in passing the PV Entry Level Exam including the ten main skill sets:

  • PV Markets and Applications
  • Safety Basics
  • Electricity Basics
  • Solar Energy Fundamentals
  • PV Module Fundamentals
  • System Components
  • PV System Sizing Principles
  • PV System Electrical Design
  • PV System Mechanical Design
  • Performance Analysis, Maintenance and Troubleshooting 

You will learn the importance of and how to survey a site, how to use the tools that determine shading and annual production, and the importance of safety on site. With technical math and equations that are suitable and understandable to those without engineering degrees, but are necessary in understanding the principles of solar PV.

This study guide is written by Sean White an IREC certified Solar PV Master Trainer, Electrician, Professor and Installer. Sean has prepared thousands of students to take the NABCEP Solar PV Entry Level Exam.

About the Publisher

Routledge

Routledge

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Book information

ISBN: 9780415713351
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Imprint: Routledge
Pub date:
DEWEY: 621.31244
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: viii, 160
Weight: 238g
Height: 125mm
Width: 186mm
Spine width: 8mm