
Handbook of Photovoltaic Systems Engineering
Design, Installation, and Recommended Practices
Tamer Khatib(Author)
Academic Press
Published on 22. April 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
358 pages
978-0-443-27753-5 (ISBN)
Description
Handbook of Photovoltaic Systems Engineering: Design, Installation, and Recommended Practices is a detailed resource that enables the reader to understand how to design, tender, supervise, commission, and manage all types of PV systems. The initial chapters describe the basic steps in the planning, design, engineering, and commissioning of PV power systems, organized by category, covering standalone systems, grid connected systems, hybrid systems, and solar powered irrigation systems. This is followed by in-depth chapters on environmental and social impact assessment, the tendering process, and performance evaluation models, with a focus throughout on offering practical guidance and explaining the technical aspects of these systems.
This is a valuable resource for readers looking for basic information and practical guidance on photovoltaics systems engineering, with a view to designing, installing, or optimizing PV systems. This includes students, graduates, engineers, technicians, and other industry professionals in the photovoltaics sector.
This is a valuable resource for readers looking for basic information and practical guidance on photovoltaics systems engineering, with a view to designing, installing, or optimizing PV systems. This includes students, graduates, engineers, technicians, and other industry professionals in the photovoltaics sector.
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Language
English
Place of publication
San Diego
United States
Publishing group
Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 228 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
658 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-443-27753-5 (9780443277535)
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Handbook of Photovoltaic Systems Engineering
Design, Installation, and Recommended Practices
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Person
Tamer Khatib is a full professor of photovoltaic power systems at An-Najah National University, Palestine. He holds a BSc degree in electrical power systems, an MSc degree and a PhD degree in photovoltaic power systems, and holds Habilitation (the highest academic degree in German speaking countries) in renewable and sustainable energy from Alpen Adria Universitat, Klagenfurt, Austria. Prof. Khatib has published 2 books and over 145 research articles on photovoltaic systems, and has been listed in the world's top 2% of scientists according to the Stanford ranking. He has supervised more than 10 PhD students, 30 MSc students, and 50 BSc students in their research. He has acted as a consultant for over 57 megascale photovoltaic projects across at least eight countries. His research interests mainly fall in the scope of photovoltaic systems and solar energy fundamentals.
Author
Full Professor, Photovoltaic Power Systems, An-Najah National University, Palestine
Content
1. Introduction to photovoltaic systems engineering
2. Standalone photovoltaic power system engineering
3. Grid connected photovoltaic power systems
4. Hybrid photovoltaic power systems
5. Solar powered irrigation systems
6. Environmental and social impact assessment of photovoltaic systems
7. Photovoltaic system tendering
8. Performance evaluation models for photovoltaic systems
2. Standalone photovoltaic power system engineering
3. Grid connected photovoltaic power systems
4. Hybrid photovoltaic power systems
5. Solar powered irrigation systems
6. Environmental and social impact assessment of photovoltaic systems
7. Photovoltaic system tendering
8. Performance evaluation models for photovoltaic systems