Solar PV System Theory, Planning, NEC Design & Calculations

Solar PV System Theory, Planning, NEC Design & CalculationsThis book is intended for those who are willing to build foundational and professional knowledge of Solar PV Systems leading to System Designing in reference to National Electric Code. Readers may include but not limited to beginners, professionals, instructors, project managers, associations, institutes or those individuals who are preparing for NABCEP Exams. We will delve into the practical aspects of deploying solar photovoltaics, especially on

This book is intended for those who are willing to build foundational and professional knowledge of Solar PV Systems leading to System Designing in reference to National Electric Code. Readers may include but not limited to beginners, professionals, instructors, project managers, associations, institutes or those individuals who are preparing for NABCEP Exams.

We will delve into the practical aspects of deploying solar photovoltaics, especially on rooftops, which are integrated into our urban landscapes. Starting from understanding the theory of Sun Energy, Photovoltaic Modules, Charge Controllers, Inverters and Batteries, chapters later in this book finally lead to various stages of System Designing which includes Initial planning, Proposals, Financial aspects, Site Surveying, On-Grid/Off-Grid Sizing calculations, and finally, design of electrical components in accordance with the National Electric Code (2020/2023). Principles of electrical design will enable us to optimize performance and maximize the safety aspects of this clean and inexhaustible energy resource. This book comes with comprehensive calculation examples which are necessary for any working professional.

Moreover, this book has been designed to prepare an individual willing to take further challenge of industry exams or certificates like NABCEP. Hence, more than 200 sample questions with solutions have also been incorporated in the book to build the confidence in the preparation of such exams.

Table of Contents:
1 INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOVOLTAICS 1
2 SOLAR RADIATION, ENERGY AND EARTH ROTATION 12
3 PHOTOVOLTAIC CELLS, MODULES AND ARRAYS 36
4 CHARGE CONTROLLER 62
5 SOLAR PV INVERTER 74
6 BATTERIES 103
7 SYSTEM DESIGN STAGE-I: CUSTOMER REQUIREMENTS, SYSTEM SELECTION, ECONOMICS AND SALES 131
8 SYSTEM DESIGN STAGE-II: SITE SURVEY AND PLANNING 156
9 SYSTEM DESIGN STAGE-III: ARRAY MOUNTING AND MECHANICAL DESIGN 175
10 SYSTEM DESIGN STAGE IV - SOLAR PV SYSTEM SELECTION, SIZING AND CALCULATIONS 201
11 SYSTEM DESIGN STAGEÐV: ELECTRICAL DESIGN, COMPONENTS AND NEC 224
12 UTILITY INTERCONNECTION, ENERGY STORAGES AND STANDALONE WIRING ACCORDING TO NEC 304
13 NABCEP MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS 321

IMPORTANT EQUATIONS 376
BIBLIOGRAPHY 379
AUTHOR BIOGRAPHY 381
LIST OF FIGURES 382
INDEX 389

About Author:
Asif Khokher is seasoned Professional Engineer and certified NABCEP PVIP having 25+ Years of experience as Consultant/Owner's Engineer and Project Manager in various domains.