



Lithium Temperature and Lead-Acid Batteries Using car Batteries Series and Parallel C-rate Battery Monitors Over-Discharging and Sulfation Overcharging State of Charge Depth of Discharge Maximum Cycles National Electrical Code Maintenance of Batteries Buying Used Batteries Weight of Batteries Shunts Solar Panels Types of Panels Conversion Efficiency The Voltage-Current Characteristic Curve P-V Curve STC and NOCT Effect of Insolation and Temperature Ambient Temperature and Cell Temperature Temperature Effects on Efficiency Series and Parallel Connections Azimuth Tilt Angle Shading Blocking Diodes String Fuses Seasons and Solar Map Placement of panels Mounting Panels Cleaning Panels Lifespan of a Typical Solar Panel Panel Voltage Buying Used Solar Panels Charge Controller What is the Task of a Charge Controller? Different Charge Controllers Selection of Charge Controllers PWM or MPPT? Temperature Compensation Connecting the Charge Controller Inverters What is the Task of an Inverter? Types of Inverters Inverters Output Signal Utility Interactive for on-grid Connections Efficiency Automatic Load Shedding Peak Power Power Consumption Charge From car Alternator Charge From Generator DIY Solar Power Setup Recommended Brands Conclusion Can you do me a favor? Citation preview Table of contents : Introduction Electrical Units Voltage Current Resistance Power Electrical Energy Amp-hour Energy Measuring Equipment Digital Meter Ammeter or Clamp Meter Basic Formulas Ohms Law Power Energy or Watt-hours Energy Cost Amp-hours AC and DC Difference Between AC and DC AC and DC in the System Equipment Wiring Wire Lugs Crimp Connectors Busbar Displays Combiner box Fuses and Circuit Breakers DC Isolator Switch Tools Wire Stripper Cable Stripper Lug Crimping Tool Hammer Lug Crimper Crimping Tool Conduit Cutter Metal Conduit Cutter Screwdrivers Needle Nose Pliers Wire Cutters Cable Cutter Hex Nut Ratchet Set Torpedo Level Hole Saw Hacksaw Cordless Drill Drill Bits Safety Goggles Basic Circuitry What is a Short-circuit? Basic Light Circuit Load Types Resistive Loads Inductive Type Loads Sizing your Solar System Wiring Wire Types Sizing Factors Calculating Wire Sizes Batteries How do Batteries Work? Lead-Acid Alkaline Batteries Lithium Batteries Lead-Acid vs.
