ISBN: 0662163850 9780662163855

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Page count: 42

This guide is aimed at prospective buyers of photovoltaic (PV) systems for use in remote buildings, consumer and recreational applications, and remote lighting. The purpose of the guide is to help determine whether a PV system may be a suitable option. It describes typical and innovative PV systems, provides examples of successful Canadian PV installations, and covers some questions that should be asked by a prospective PV system buyer. The guide has five main sections, describing the uses of PV systems, the characteristics of PV systems (standalone, hybrid, grid-connected) and their components (PV modules, power conditioners, and distribution and monitoring equipment), ways of sizing PV system for a particular application, PV system installation and maintenance, and how to buy a PV system. The guide also includes a glossary, worksheets, and case studies of PV applications.