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Title:
Solar rooftop DIY : the homeowners guide to installing your own photovoltaic energy system
Publication Date:
2016
Publication Information:
New York, NY : Countryman Press, a division of W. W. Norton & Company, [2016]
Physical Description:
180 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm.
ISBN:
9781581573985
Contents:
Basic types of solar panels: monocrystalline, polycrystalline and thin film -- Types of PV system connections -- Major components of a solar PV rooftop system -- How to determine the optimal size of your system -- How to calculate the annual output of a system and opitmal number of panels -- Government incentives, rebates, subsidies, grants, tax credits, and private leasing programs -- Environmental benefits of PV solar systems -- Maximize the benefits from your PV solar energy rooftop installation -- Where to find professionally certified installers in your area -- Photographic step-by-step guide on how to install a complete PV solar rooftop system -- Conclusions and suggestions.
Language:
English
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