Solar II: How to Design, Build and Set Up Photovoltaic Components and Solar Electric Systems

Now that you’ve built your solar panels, how do you set up a photovoltaic system and plug in? In Solar II, Phillip Hurley, author of Build Your Own Solar Panel, will show you how to:Calculate daily electrical usage and needsPlan and size your solar electric systemBuild racks and charge controllersMount and orient PV panelsWire solar panel arraysMake a ventilated battery boxWire battery arrays for solar panelsInstall an inverterMaintain solar batteries for optimum lifeand performanceMake your own combiner box, bus bars, and DC and AC service boxesSolar II includes easy-to-follow directions with over 150 photos, illustrations and schematics.