The Solar Electricity Handbook is a practical and straightforward guide to using electric solar panels. Assuming no previous knowledge of solar panels, the book explains how solar panels work, how they can be used and explains the steps you need to take to successfully design and install a solar electric system from scratch using photovoltaic solar panels. This is an update to the 2009 Edition of the book with even more diagrams, details and up-to-the-minute information on this exciting technology.

Accompanying this book is a solar resource website containing lots of useful information, lists of suppliers and on-line solar energy calculators that will simplify the cost analysis and design processes.

“The Solar Electricity Handbook 2010 may be small in size but it does not lack when it comes to useful information. Starting with an introduction to solar energy and continuing with the design, installation and maintenance of solar electric systems, Michael Boxwell covers it all. Along with the text you will find straight-forward line diagrams and the author’s website containing a superb project calculator for additional help and information. Of all the references out there, the Solar Electricity Handbook 2010 is one of the most clear and organized examples to get you started in designing and installing solar systems.”