Off Grid Solar Power Made Simple: Everything You Need to Know About How to Design and Install Your Own Solar System to Power RVs, Vans, Boats, Cabins, Small Homes and More

Length: 213 pages
Edition: 1
Language: English
Publication Date: 2021-09-19
ISBN-10: B09GP4TRZ8
ISBN-13: 9798480723816
Sales Rank: #0 (See Top 100 Books)

A photovoltaic installation is made up of photovoltaic solar panels, a charge controller, batteries and an inverter. Photovoltaic panels provide electrical energy in the form of direct current during daylight hours, which is stored in batteries. They deliver this electricity to the receivers during times of high energy consumption, after the inverter has converted it to alternating current. Solar panels generate varied amounts of energy depending on the geographical location, time of year, and weather conditions.

Thinking of installing a solar power system for your home, but don’t know where to start? Do you want to reduce your energy costs by generating your own electricity and becoming as self-sufficient as possible? But you may say, you are not an expert and have no idea how to design and build your own solar system. How then can you install and run a solar system if you don’t even know where to start? Do not worry, you are in the right place.

If you are thinking of installing a solar system yourself or hiring someone to do it for you, you will want to know what your best options are. Looking at all the different outfits and options can be intimidating at first, even for a DIY expert. In this guide, we will discuss the components of a solar system and give you some ideas for your own project.

This book will show you everything you need to know about designing and installing your own solar system, even if you do not have any prior experience. After reading this book, you will be able to meet all your electricity needs.

Once you have a general understanding of how the solar power system works, it will be much easier to choose the right parts and proceed with your installation. This guide will describe the parts of a standard network connection system.

First, we will discuss the grid connection system components so you know what to buy and what to plan for. Then we will go over some of the options available with each of the parties. Finally, we will discuss installation and financial aids that you can access when planning to install a solar system.

In the Off Grid Solar Power Made Simple, you will discover:

All relevant electrical units for a solar system
Detailed list of all the tools you need for your installation
Step-by-step instructions for sizing your off-grid solar system to avoid costly mistakes.
Ways to improve the alternating current of your installation
How to choose the best battery for your installation
How to select the right controller for your installation
How to calculate your battery capacity
Basic specifications of inverters you need to know
How to choose the right type of inverter
How to configure the solar inverter
How to choose the right solar panels for your project
What you need to know before buying solar panels
How to calculate the power of the solar panels
How to size your solar array
How to install the component parts of a solar system
How to mount the solar panels and more..

Installing solar systems is not overwhelmingly difficult, but it does require preparation and planning. If you take the time to plan well and install things sequentially, you will be rewarded.

An electrical engineer who deals exclusively in solar power design wrote this book. It has likewise been thoroughly checked through by a professional Electrical Engineer. This book is meant for individuals who want to learn the A-Z of how off-grid solar power systems function and how to set up one.

INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER 1
    ELECTRIC UNITS
    What are Electrical Units?
    How Electric Units Work
    The Ohm's Law
    Electrical Current in Amps (A)
    Electrical Potential in Volts (V)
    Electrical Power in Watios (W)
    Frequency in Hertz (Hz)
    Fractions and Multiples of Electrical Units
    Resistance, Capacity and Inductance
    Electrical Measurements and their Symbols
    The Use of Electric Units in Everyday Life
    The Equivalences of Electrical Units
    Electric Meters
    Active Energy and Reactive Energy
    Gauge Calibration
    Main Patterns and Absolute Measures
CHAPTER 2
    ELECTRICAL MEASURING INSTRUMENTS
    Galvanometer
    Ammeters
    Voltmeters
    Ohmmeter
    Polymeter
    Oscilloscope
    Spectrum Analyzer
    Energy Monitors
CHAPTER 3
    BASIC ELECTRICAL FORMULAS
    Condenser
    Current Intensity
    Power Absorbed by a Receiver
    Resistance
    Generator
    Receiver
    Joule Effect
    Impulse Current
    Apparent Power
    Impedance
    Energy Work
    Power
    Energy
    Ohm's Law
    Kirchhoff Rule Crossover
    Kirchhoff's Loop Rule
    Resistors in Parallel
    Power and Energy
    Power in Direct Current
    Power in Alternating Current
    Apparent or Total Power
    Active Power
    Reactive Power
CHAPTER 4
    DC AND AC
    Direct Current or DC
    Alternating Current or AC
    AC and DC Transformers
    Difference between DC and AC
    Sine Wave
    Polarity
    History of the Alternating Current
    Alternating Current Improvements
    Alternating Current vs. Direct Current
    Three-Phase Current
CHAPTER 5
    INSTALLATION TOOLS
    Pliers
    Screwdrivers
    Measuring Tape
    Insulating Tape
    Cable Ties
    Electric Drill
    Level
    Wire / Cable Lugs
    Coaxial Connector
    Wire Stripper
    Fish Tape
    Fishing Rods
    Terminal Block
    Voltage Tester
    Reaming Bit
    Conduit Bender
    Splice Connector
    Flashlights
    Insulated Gloves
    Flame Retardant Work Shirt
    Safety Glasses
    Rescue Rod / Hook
    Circuit Analyzers
    Circuit Finders
    Summary of the Tools
CHAPTER 6
    INSTALLATION ELEMENTS
    Measurement Equipment
    Connection
    Switches
    Starter
    Transformer
    Distribution and Connection Panels
    Motors and other Electrically Powered Elements
    Control Points
    Outlets for Lighting and Plugs
    Emergency Power Plants
    Ground Connection
    Built-in Box
    Pipes and Curves
    LED Spotlight
    Fluorescent Tube
CHAPTER 7
    ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS
    What is an Electrical Circuit?
    Basic Elements of an Electric Circuit
    Electrical Resistance
    Types of Electrical Circuits
    Series Circuit
    Parallel Circuit
    Types of Switches
CHAPTER 8
    SOLAR BATTERY
    What is a Solar Battery?
    How Solar Batteries work
    Capacity of a Solar Battery
    Off-Grid Systems
    Hybrid Solar System
    Off-Grid, Hybrid or On-Grid?
    How Battery-powered Solar System Works
    How Off-Grid Solar Power Generator Works
    Types of Batteries for Solar Energy
    Lead-Acid Solar Battery
    Lithium Ion Solar Battery
    Solar Flow Battery
    Nickel Sodium Solar Battery
    AGM Solar Batteries
    Monoblock Photovoltaic Batteries
    Stationary Solar Batteries
    12v Solar Batteries
    24v Solar Batteries
    48V Solar Batteries
    Choosing Batteries for a Home
    Best Batteries for Solar System
CHAPTER 9
    SOLAR ENERGY
    What is Solar Energy?
    How Solar Energy is Produced
    Types of Solar Energy
    Benefits of Solar Energy
    Self-consumption and Solar Energy
    Self Sufficient Houses
    What is a Self-sufficient House?
    Advantages of Self-sufficient Houses
CHAPTER 10
    SOLAR PANELS
    What are Solar Panels?
    How Solar Panels Work
    Fundamental Parameters of Solar Panels
    Components of Solar Panels
    Solar Panels Manufacturing Process
    Electric Connections
    Solar Collectors
    Types of Solar Collectors
    Factors that Affect the Efficiency of Photocells
    Why Solar Panels Degrade
    Types of Solar Panels
    Difference Between Monocrystalline and Polycrystalline
    Solar Panels for Pumping
    Solar Panel Brands
    Compatibility between Batteries and Solar Panels
    Installing the Panels
    Connection of the Solar Panels
    Installation Requirements
    Permits and Legalization
    Solar Cells in Photovoltaic Panels
    Elements of Photovoltaic System
    Solar Panel Bracket
    The Price of Solar panels
    Maintenance
    Component Manufacturer's Warranty
    Orientation and Angle of Solar Panels
    The Position of the Solar panel
    Sizing a Solar System
    The Size of the Panels
    Power and Performance
    Choosing the Right Solar Panels for your Home
    Savings and Profitability Generated
    Uses and Applications of Solar Panels
    Advantages of Solar Panels
    Before You Buy Solar Panels
CHAPTER 11
    SOLAR INVERTER
    What is a Solar Inverter?
    How Solar Inverter Works
    Main Characteristics of Inverters
    Basic Specifications of Inverters
    Sizing a Solar Inverter with Grid Connection
    Performance of an Inverter
    Basic Electrical Connection
    Sizes of Solar Inverters Available
    Signal Quality
    Electrical Isolation of an Inverter
    Protective Mechanism of Inverter
    IP Standard for Inverters
    Operation and Installation of Inverters
    Types of Solar Inverter
    Single Phase Inverters
    Three Phase Inverters
    With Network Connection
    String, Chain or Centralized Inverters
    Microinverters
    Hybrid Inverter
    Power Optimizers
    Smart Module
    Isolated Connection
    Isolated Inverters
    Inverter Prices for Solar Panels
    Selection of a Suitable Inverter
CHAPTER 12
    SOLAR CHARGE CONTROLLER
    What is a Charge Controller?
    How a Solar Charge Controller Works
    Charge Controller Selection
    Configuration of Solar Controllers
    PWM Controllers
    MPPT Controllers
CHAPTER 13
    SOLAR POWER INSTALLATION
    Design, Design and Design
    Sizing Your Solar Array
    Calculation Principle of Solar System
    Estimate System Waste
    Calculate the Battery Capacity
    Calculating the Power of the Solar Panels
    Selecting the Solar Controller
    Configure the Solar Inverter
    Racks and Panel Mounts
    Structural Engineers for some Solar Installations
    Set Feet for your Solar Array
    Installing the Component Parts of Your Solar System
    Placing the Solar Panels
    Powering Your Solar System
    Main Components of a Solar System
    Structure to Fix the Panels
    The Installation Process
    Conclusion
    Index