From Sunlight to Electricity: A practical handbook on solar photovoltaic applications, Second Edition

From Sunlight to Electricity: a practical handbook on solar photovoltaic applications is a compilation of information that gives the readers an overall understanding of the PV (photovoltaic) sector in India, designs and applications of specific devices and related benefits, finance, and policies. The document also discusses the PV technology programme in India, the issues therein, and its future directions. The information has been presented in a format that is easy to understand and apply. The readers will find it useful in assessing the potential of such systems and in identifying appropriate agencies for financing such systems.

Key Features:

• Completely revised and updated
• Provides an overall understanding of the PV sector India, designs and applications of specific devices, related benefits, finance, policies, and programmes
• Provides comprehensive on manufacturers, agencies, organizations, as well as useful links
• Written in simple, easy-to-understand language
• Technical information accompanied by illustrations and diagrams

Contents:   

• Introduction
• Components of PV systems
• Applications of PV systems
• Designing PV systems;- Costing of PV systems
• Maintenance of PV systems
• Overview of solar photovoltaic programme in India
• Overview of solar photovoltaic programme worldwide
• Glossary
• List of PV manufacturers
• List of PV programme implementation agencies (National)
• List of PV programme implementation agencies (international)
• List of important web sites on Renewable Energy (PV specifically)