Looking for engineering texts on solar installation/design

[eeprom]

Hello,
This is my first post on this forum. I am an electrical engineer currently working in power, and I am considering branching out into solar engineering. I have no experience in this field and I would like to get a good text book on photovoltaic design. Can someone recommend a book for me?

thanks

 

[xnuke]

A few ideas that will get you started:

Photovoltaics: Design & Installation Manual, Solar Energy International

Photovoltaic System Engineering, Messenger & Ventre

http://photovoltaics.sandia.gov/docs/Design_and_Installation_of_PV_Systems.htm

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[BigInch]

Here's a good all-in-one from Australia,

http://www.bcse.org.au/docs/STA/RE Training/BiPV Best Practice guidelines.pdf

This site has a very good design section spread over a few pages and lots of related data a misc info with many practical design applications. Including a Stand-Alone Design Manual.

http://photovoltaics.sandia.gov/docs/Design_and_Installation_of_PV_Systems.htm

I also have the Spanish government's PV design standard. Its pretty good, as it gives some practical methods for determining shading effects. The Spanish version is available online for free. I have translated that into English (small cost). Drop me an e-mail if you're interested.


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[BIPVguy]

Hi there,

Start with

http://www.canren.gc.ca/prod_serv/index.asp?CaId=101&PgId=559

This is just basic staff. Consider using Retscreen software (free of charge). Decide whether you are interested in building integrated PV systems (roof or facade)or PV farms.

I am mechanical engineer not electrical. PVs have great potential and it is definately a mainstreem in green building design.I have been doing research in BIPV systems considering its thermal side for HVAC applications.