Download or read book Stand-alone Solar Electric Systems written by Mark Hankins and published by Earthscan. This book was released on 2010 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How to use this book : an overview of solar electric technology -- Fundamentals of solar energy -- Solar cell modules -- Batteries -- Charge controllers, inverters and load management -- Lamps and appliances -- Wiring and fittings -- Planning an off-grid solar electric system -- Installing solar electric systems -- Managing, maintaining and servicing off-grid PV systems -- Basics of large off-grid systems -- Off-grid PV and solar energy resources.