Solar Photovoltaic Technology and Systems
A Manual for Technicians, Trainees, and Engineers
Published on 30. July 2013
Book
Paperback/Softback
320 pages
978-81-203-4711-3 (ISBN)
Description
This comprehensive training manual discusses various aspects of solar PV technologies and systems in a student-friendly manner. The text deals with topics such as solar radiation, various types of batteries, their measurements and applications in SPV systems, emphasizing the importance of solar PV technology in renewable energy. It also discusses methods of estimating energy requirement, SPV modules, their formations and connection to arrays, grid-connected SPV captive power systems, tips over troubleshooting of components used in solar PV system, and system design.
The text is supported by solved and unsolved examples, practical information using numerous diagrams and a worksheet that helps with understanding. The text is intended for technicians, trainers and engineers who are working on solar PV systems.
The text is supported by solved and unsolved examples, practical information using numerous diagrams and a worksheet that helps with understanding. The text is intended for technicians, trainers and engineers who are working on solar PV systems.
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Language
English
Place of publication
New Delhi
India
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 278 mm
Width: 216 mm
ISBN-13
978-81-203-4711-3 (9788120347113)
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Chetan Singh Solanki, PhD, is Associate Professor, Department of Energy Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay. He is the recipient of Young Scientist Award from European Material Research Society (2003), Young Investigator Award from IIT Bombay (2009) and several other awards for paper presentations. He has authored many books published by PHI Learning, New Delhi. The Hindi version of his book Renewable Energy Technologies-A Practical Guide for Beginners got the first prize from the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) in 2011. His research areas include high efficiency c-Si cells, thin film c-Si cells, concentrator cells and modules and nano-materials for solar cells. Dr. Solanki is currently one of the principal investigators of the National Centre for Photovoltaic Research and Education (NCPRE), funded by the MNRE, Government of India.