<!--tableofcontents-->This book is meant for the average house owner who wishes to install a solar electrical system himself or have one installed by somebody else.
This book will give the data and understanding of how a solar electrical system works and the relationship the varied parts have to one another. You'll have a smart idea of what your installer is doing and if he is doing a competent job, and you'll have the data to at least ask the right queries. One of your first tasks on deciding to install a solar electric system should be to find out what the building and electric codes are in your neighborhood. With the augmenting recognition of alternative home energy systems have come mass production and the standardization of parts. The designs of most systems are similar, with lots differences having to do with the dimensions of the system.
Parts and systems on the market today can sometimes pass local electric inspections so long as the elements are UL or CSA licensed. An experience of the system, it's elements, and how they function re one another will save you plenty of time, money and frustration. In the appendix there are diverse worksheets to help with the sizing of your system, and a glossary and other helpful info.
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About the Author
John Horning specializes in reporting on do-it-yourself solar power projects and related topics. Visit his website at DIY-Solar-Power.net.
