PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS, 2014, 3RD EDITION BY JIM DUNLOP AND NJATC

The “Photovoltaic Systems, 2014, 3rd Edition by Jim Dunlop and NJATC” is published by American Technical Publishers (ISBN 978-1935941057) and is aligned with the curriculum for solar installer certification through North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP). It covers the design and installation of residential and commercial photovoltaic (PV) systems, including solar radiation fundamentals, site surveys, component integration, system sizing, electrical and mechanical integration, utility interconnection, permitting, inspection, commissioning, maintenance and troubleshooting, and economic analysis. The text also addresses the latest edition of the National Electrical Code (NEC) as applicable to PV systems and supports exam-prep for entry-level PV technicians.

Demand for renewable-energy technologies is growing rapidly, requiring a greater number of skilled system technicians. Photovoltaic Systems is a comprehensive guide to the design and installation of several types of residential and commercial PV systems.

The content covers the principles of PV electricity and how to effectively incorporate it into electrical systems. Numerous illustrations explain the concepts behind how PV arrays and other components operate, and photographs of actual installations show how components are integrated together to form complete systems. Content also covers the topics needed for solar installer certification by NABCEP. Photovoltaic systems is the essential guide to all aspects of PV systems.

This second edition updates electrical requirements per the 2008 NEC® and expands the coverage of sun position, shading analysis, and computer modeling of system performance expectations