Rural electrification with photovoltaics
A handbook for rural solar technicians
Well-trained technicians are the key to bringing clean, affordable electricity to rural areas, skilled professionals familiar with the opportunities and limitations of solar power who are able to correctly size installations and provide sound operational management.
In 2009 Solar Energy Foundation published a handbook for rural solar energy technicians. This handbook is the fruit of the labour of numerous specialists and of the experience in rural work in Ethiopia.
Contents
- The Principle of Solar Energy
- Meteorology
- Solar Cells and Modules
- Batteries
- Charge Controllers
- Testers + Monitoring Devices
- Loads
- Customer Relationship
- Maintenance and Services
- Planning a Small System
The book
178 Pages, 96 Diagrams,
Softcover, Spiral Binding,
23 cm x 17.5 cm,
ISBN 978-3-033-01926-3
To order: order@stiftung-solarenergie.org
Pricelist
1-9 samples: 35 USD
10-19 samples: 31 USD
20-49 samples: 28 USD
> 50 samples: 24,50 USD
(plus VAT)