Solar Electricity Handbook is a yearbook written by eco-technology author Michael Boxwell

Michael Boxwell

Michael Boxwell is an eco-technology author who has written the books Owning an Electric Car, Solar Electricity Handbook and Proof of Delivery Buyer's Guide, all published by Greenstream Publishing....

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A solar panel is a packaged, connected assembly of solar cells, also known as photovoltaic cells...

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The book starts with explaining how solar energy works and then guides the reader through evaluating a solar project, how to design a photovoltaic system and how to install and maintain it. The book uses the principal example of a small off-grid home, but incorporates a number of other examples throughout the book.

The book has generally received excellent reviews from its readers and it has become a popular book for enthusiasts and builders and architects. The book is not aimed at people who are already working in the photovoltaic industry.

Updated every year, the book is currently in its fourth revision (as of February, 2011).

External links

• http://www.SolarElectricityHandbook.com - the official web page for the book, including articles, excerpts from the book, online solar energy calculators and solar directory.
• http://www.GreenstreamPublishing.com - the official web page for the publisher.