PV SYSTEM DESIGN : Advanced (Book with DVD) (Workbook Included)

PV System Design: Advanced comprehends various diverse practical and visual skills with knowledge of specialized materials and techniques. A photovoltaic system, also solar PV power system, or PV system, is a power system designed to supply usable solar power by means of photovoltaics. It consists of an arrangement of several components, including solar panels to absorb and convert sunlight into electricity, a solar inverter to change the electric current from DC to AC, as well as mounting, cabling and other electrical accessories to set up a working system. This book will introduce the knowledge and skills for those studying and/or working in PV System industry to interpret and convey information in response to workplace requirements.

About this Book

The information in this book consists of competencies that a person must to be able to determine customer solar-energized load requirements and calculate system components requirements (system sizing) of small solar home systems up to 1kWp. It also include competency to prepare and specify components in Bill of Materials and prepare Installation drawing. A person who has achieved this qualification is competent to be PV System Designer; or PV System Design Technician.

About the PV System Industry

PV System Designer or Technician work in the manufacturing, construction, and maintenance of solar power materials and solar power plants. Solar Photovoltaic Installers assemble, install, or maintain solar photovoltaic (PV) systems on roofs or other structures in compliance with site assessment and schematics. May include measuring, cutting, assembling, and bolting structural framing and solar modules. May perform minor electrical work such as current checks. Depending on the job, PV installers may connect the arrays to the electric grid, although electricians sometimes perform this duty. Once installed, workers check electrical systems for proper wiring, polarity, grounding, or integrity of terminations, and perform maintenance as needed. PV installers who complete training program will have the best job opportunities. Those with apprenticeship or journey electrician experience will also have very good job opportunities. Workers with experience in construction occupations, such as laborers, roofers, and carpenters will have better job opportunities than those without construction experience. Employment of PV installers fluctuates with the overall economy. On the one hand, there is great demand for PV installers during peak periods of building activity. On the other hand, workers may experience periods of unemployment when the overall level of construction falls. There is less maintenance performed by many PV installers as compared to other construction occupations, so most work should be for installation and not maintenance.