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Binding: PaperbackDewey Decimal Number: 621.31244 EAN: 9780937948118 Edition: 3 Sub ISBN: 093794811X Label: Aatec Publications Manufacturer: Aatec Publications Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 197 Publication Date: 1995-06 Publisher: Aatec Publications Studio: Aatec Publications Editorial Review: Product Description: Practical Photovoltaics, the now-classic reference on solar electricity, offers a unique combination of technical discussion and practical advice. Physicist, lecturer, and solar-home dweller Richard Komp explains the "how" and the "how-to" of PV, while providing valuable information on the industry, new developments, and the future. The book is a comprehensive guide to the theory and reality of solar electricity, as well as a detailed installation and maintenance manual. A well-illustrated appendix offers step-by-step instructions for constructing your own solar module, a creative approach to demystifying the technology. Presented in a clear, concise, and understandable style, Dr. Komp's contribution to PV literature has been called the "best single reference available," "the easiest and most complete education on photovoltaics," "one of the best basic books on PV," and "the best of the books." Average Rating:
 Rating:  - Good for beginnersIf you decide to begin understand how photovoltaics works without digging immediately in deep details, I suggest you this book. The subjects of the book spread from the solar cells principles of working, to the several applications they may have to the industrial process of making them. All this, without entering in deeper details. To me, as a beginner, it has been useful and really appreciated. Rating:  - Practical Photovoltaics: Electricity from Solar CellsI recommend this book to anyone interested in a basic yet comprehensive guide to photovoltaic technology, the PV industry and practical applications of PV. This book contains detailed explanations about the installation and maintenance of solar electricity clearly explained in layman's language by its author, Dr. Richard Komp. It even has an illustrated appendix with step-by-step instructions on how to construct your very own solar module so you will better grasp PV technology. I found it to be ... Read More Rating: - Very informativeI enjoyed reading this book as it provided some of the science behind photovoltaics as well as some advice on how to assemble your own home-made unit! While the book goes into some of physics behind all things related to solar energy (e.g. semiconductor physics, energy storage considerations, some basic circuitry, etc.), it's not so ridiculously technical that it becomes a cure for insomnia or a college textbook. I think I learned a lot from this book, and I personally can't ... Read More Rating: - Practical PhotovoltaicsI am becoming increasingly interested in photovoltaics. When purchasing this book I had already read two texts. It is an excellent immersion text that takes you beyond the elementals into the details of how it works, why, and how they are manufactured. After reading this text I feel a lot more comfortable discussing photovoltaic issues with professionals in the field, and I am actually able to contribute to the conversation. The only drawback is that the text is somewhat in need of updating. Rating: - Richard Komp: physicist, historian, and social engineerPractical Photovoltaics is one of the finest, most comprehensive guides to the world of solar energy. The book starts with a beginer's course in solid state physical devices (which taught even an Electrical Engineer such as myself new things) and leads into the history of solar cell materials and procedures over the years. Next comes an in-depth discussion of the various types of materials, and how they are suited for different applications. He makes logical predictions about the future of some of these ... Read More |
