Solar II: How to Design, Build and Set Up Photovoltaic Components and Solar Electric Systems

Solar II: How to Design, Build and Set Up Photovoltaic Components and Solar Electric Systems

Now that you've built your solar panels, how do you set up a photovoltaic system and plug in? In Solar II, Phillip Hurley, author of Build Your Own Solar Panel, will show you how to:<br>Calculate daily electrical usage and needs <br>Plan and size your solar electric system <br>Build racks and charge controllers <br>Mount and orient PV panels <br>Wire solar panel arrays <br>Make a ventilated battery box <br>Wire battery arrays for solar panels <br>Install an inverter <br>Maintain solar batteries for optimum life and performance <br>Make your own combiner box, bus bars, and DC and AC service boxes <br>Solar II includes easy-to-follow directions with over 150 black & white photos, illustrations and schematics.