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 needs Plan and size your solar electric system Build racks and charge controllers Mount and orient PV panels Wire solar panel arrays Make a ventilated battery box Wire battery arrays for solar panels Install an inverter Maintain solar batteries for optimum life and performance Make your own combiner box, bus bars, and DC and AC service boxes Solar II includes easy-to-follow directions with over 150 photos, illustrations and schematics.