Elektor Special: Solar Power Systems and Photovoltaics (PDF)

Description

As demand for solar panel installation has risen sharply, especially for installations larger than balcony power plants, the order books of solar companies are full. If you ask for a quote today, you may have to wait a while, if your request isn't simply postponed indefinitely. Another consequence of the solar boom is that some companies are charging very high prices for installations.

Yet there is an obvious and radical solution to the problem of excessive prices: Do it yourself, as the English say. The price of materials is currently affordable, and it's the ideal time for those who do the work themselves. They couldn't save more. Add to this the satisfaction of doing something useful, both economically and ecologically, and the pleasure of building yourself.

In this special issue, you'll find a wide selection of Elektor assemblies, from solar panel controllers to solar water heaters and solar panel orientation systems. The issue also contains practical information on solar panel installation and the technology behind them. Finally, there are a number of articles on the subject of balcony power plants, from how to install them to how to connect them to the Internet...

Contents

BASICS

  • Dimensioning Photovoltaic Panel Arrays
    An introduction to photovoltaic energy and the commonest techniques,
    followed by simplified calculation models and setup guidelines.
  • Light Sensor Technology
    Measuring daylight using LEDs.
  • Solar Power Made Simple
    Solar charging with and without a controller.
  • Cable Cross-sections and Energy Losses in Solar Systems
    Key considerations on the minimum values to respect for electrical
    current in solar panel cabling.
  • Solar Modules
    Everything you always wanted to know about solar panels...
  • Ideal Diode Controller
    Diode Circuits with Low Power Dissipation.

TIPS

  • Tracking for Solar Modules
  • zBot Solar/Battery Power Supply
  • Solar Cell Array Charger with Regulator
  • Solar Cell Voltage Regulator
  • Solar-Powered Night Light
  • Alternative Solar Battery Charger

PROJECTS

  • Energy Logger
    Measuring and Recording Power Consumption.
  • Tiny Solar Supply
    Sunlight In, 3.3 V Out.
  • A Do-It-Yourself DTU
    Read Data from Small Inverters by μC.
  • Solar Charger
    Portable energy for people on the move.
  • Solar Thermal Energy Regulator
    Maximum power point tracking explored.
  • 2-amp Maximum Power Tracking Charger
    Solar Power To The Max.
  • Computer-driven Heliostat
    Follow the sun or the stars.
  • Garden Lighting
    Using solar cells.
  • Solar Panel Voltage Converter for IoT Devices
    Yes we CAN exploit indoor lighting.
  • Travel Charger
    Free power in the mountains.
  • Solar Cell Battery Charger/Monitor
    With protection against deep discharge.
  • Solar-powered Battery Charger
    PIC12C671 avoids overcharging and deep charging.
  • Converters for Photovoltaic Panels
    Contributed by TME (Transfer MultisortElektronik).
  • Solar Charging Regulator
    For panels up to 53 watts.
  • Solar-Powered Charger
    For lead-acid batteries.
  • CAN Bus + Arduino for Solar PV Cell Monitoring
    Detect and locate serviceable panels in large arrays.
  • Balcony Power Plant 2.0
    The latest: solar panels, installation and inverters
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As demand for solar panel installation has risen sharply, especially for installations larger than balcony power plants, the order books... Read more

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    SKU: 21072
    EAN: 9783895766435
    ISBN: 978-3-89576-643-5
    Language: English
    Pages: 116
    Format: PDF

    Description

    As demand for solar panel installation has risen sharply, especially for installations larger than balcony power plants, the order books of solar companies are full. If you ask for a quote today, you may have to wait a while, if your request isn't simply postponed indefinitely. Another consequence of the solar boom is that some companies are charging very high prices for installations.

    Yet there is an obvious and radical solution to the problem of excessive prices: Do it yourself, as the English say. The price of materials is currently affordable, and it's the ideal time for those who do the work themselves. They couldn't save more. Add to this the satisfaction of doing something useful, both economically and ecologically, and the pleasure of building yourself.

    In this special issue, you'll find a wide selection of Elektor assemblies, from solar panel controllers to solar water heaters and solar panel orientation systems. The issue also contains practical information on solar panel installation and the technology behind them. Finally, there are a number of articles on the subject of balcony power plants, from how to install them to how to connect them to the Internet...

    Contents

    BASICS

    • Dimensioning Photovoltaic Panel Arrays
      An introduction to photovoltaic energy and the commonest techniques,
      followed by simplified calculation models and setup guidelines.
    • Light Sensor Technology
      Measuring daylight using LEDs.
    • Solar Power Made Simple
      Solar charging with and without a controller.
    • Cable Cross-sections and Energy Losses in Solar Systems
      Key considerations on the minimum values to respect for electrical
      current in solar panel cabling.
    • Solar Modules
      Everything you always wanted to know about solar panels...
    • Ideal Diode Controller
      Diode Circuits with Low Power Dissipation.

    TIPS

    • Tracking for Solar Modules
    • zBot Solar/Battery Power Supply
    • Solar Cell Array Charger with Regulator
    • Solar Cell Voltage Regulator
    • Solar-Powered Night Light
    • Alternative Solar Battery Charger

    PROJECTS

    • Energy Logger
      Measuring and Recording Power Consumption.
    • Tiny Solar Supply
      Sunlight In, 3.3 V Out.
    • A Do-It-Yourself DTU
      Read Data from Small Inverters by μC.
    • Solar Charger
      Portable energy for people on the move.
    • Solar Thermal Energy Regulator
      Maximum power point tracking explored.
    • 2-amp Maximum Power Tracking Charger
      Solar Power To The Max.
    • Computer-driven Heliostat
      Follow the sun or the stars.
    • Garden Lighting
      Using solar cells.
    • Solar Panel Voltage Converter for IoT Devices
      Yes we CAN exploit indoor lighting.
    • Travel Charger
      Free power in the mountains.
    • Solar Cell Battery Charger/Monitor
      With protection against deep discharge.
    • Solar-powered Battery Charger
      PIC12C671 avoids overcharging and deep charging.
    • Converters for Photovoltaic Panels
      Contributed by TME (Transfer MultisortElektronik).
    • Solar Charging Regulator
      For panels up to 53 watts.
    • Solar-Powered Charger
      For lead-acid batteries.
    • CAN Bus + Arduino for Solar PV Cell Monitoring
      Detect and locate serviceable panels in large arrays.
    • Balcony Power Plant 2.0
      The latest: solar panels, installation and inverters

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