Solar Photovoltaic Energy

This professional manual on photovoltaic energy gives designers, installers and managers the tools and methods for the effective writing of technical reports; and calculating, installing and maintain the necessary components (solar panels, batteries, charge controllers, conductors etc.) with the aim of designing and putting in place photovoltaic installations adapted to specific needs, conserving energy and taking into account both the opportunities and limits of this new energy. It gives a detailed account of the physical phenomena (conversion and storage of solar energy) as well as the available technology and the technology currently in development. This book is ideal for students and professionals with an interest or working in renewable energy and related fields.