Solar Photovoltaic Power Systems

This book is a solar energy technical manual  - a road-map for solar energy professionals and amateurs. It is also written for the use of engineers & consultants , polytechnic , graduate & post-graduate engineering students, and  industry  technicians.

The reader is introduced to the theoretical concepts of solar cells and also the practical working of solar cells, solar modules, solar panels and solar arrays.

Also discussed are the components of a photo-voltaic power system such as MPPT charge controllers , storage battery systems and solar converter circuits. For the benefit of the reader,  solar  Photovoltaic systems are discussed , along with examples of existing systems .

Numerical examples and exercises are not included since it is not designed  based on any  University curriculum nor meant to be an academic text.

If a few solar energy systems professionals and amateurs are benefited by this book , the Authors would be thankful that the purpose of this book has been served !


Salient Features 

• This book introduces the reader to the theoretical concepts and  practical aspects of solar cells 

• Imparts a working knowledge of solar cells, solar modules, arrays  and panels  to engineers and technical students

• The principles of MPPT charge controllers , storage battery systems , solar converter circuits  and solar Photovoltaic systems are discussed , along with examples of existing systems

• This book is easy to read and clear to understand 

• Many  drawings and photographs  have been used to make it interesting  to read and easier to grasp and apply