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    The Truth About Solar Panels The Book That Solar Manufacturers, Vendors, Installers And DIY Scammers Don't Want You To Read
    The Truth About Solar Panels The Book That Solar Manufacturers, Vendors, Installers And DIY Scammers Don't Want You To Read
    The Truth About Solar Panels The Book That Solar Manufacturers, Vendors, Installers And DIY Scammers Don't Want You To Read
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    The Truth About Solar Panels The Book That Solar Manufacturers, Vendors, Installers And DIY Scammers Don't Want You To Read

    By Lacho Pop, MSE and Dimi Avram, MSE

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    The book "The Truth About Solar Panels:The Book That Solar Manufacturers, Vendors, Installers And DIY Scammers Don't Want You To Read" comes as an answer to all the misleading and poor quality information about solar panels, currently available on the web, provided by “experts” of questionable skill and experience.

    This book has been written by authors holding master’s degree in electrical engineering, who have a huge experience in design and operation of electrical devices and systems. Nevertheless, the book is not intended for experts, since it is written in an easy-to-understand language for a broad audience.

    The book provides an impartial description of solar (photovoltaic, PV) panels, which means that it can also be used as a guide proving your investment in a solar power system. Buying, building or installing a solar electric system for your home or business is a complex task, with lots of various issues involved. What should be noted above all however, is that the right choice of solar panels is 80% responsible for the overall performance of a photovoltaic system. Ignoring this simple rule could get you both big trouble and money lost.

    The book "The Truth About Solar Panels" could help you avoid getting into trouble and losing money, since it provides you with practical information about solar panels, their pros and cons and various features. Furthermore, this book honestly compares benefits and drawbacks of brand new, second hand and do-it-yourself solar panels, in a manner no one has done before.

    This book is going to reveal you how to choose the best solar panel for your solar project. Eventually you will be able to identify the marketing tricks commonly used by solar vendors and installers to sell you an overpriced underperforming solar panel of questionable warranty.

    "The Truth About Solar Panels" can be used as a guide:

    • When planning a solar power system
    • While doing a research for what solar panels to choose for your system
    • Upon communicating with solar vendors and installers.

    This book is for anyone who needs practical information about solar panels, how they perform and how to select them. The book can be used not only by people who are about to decide whether to go solar or not, but also by everyone who has already been involved in a solar power project, such as homeowners, do-it-yourself solar enthusiasts, lovers of recreational vehicles, campers, boats and other outdoor activities, potential investors in solar power, business owners interested in solar power and many others keen in solar power and renewable energy.

    Get the book "The Truth About Solar Panels" now and start your solar project today!

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherDigital Publishing Ltd
    Release dateAug 12, 2015
    ISBN9786197258035
    The Truth About Solar Panels The Book That Solar Manufacturers, Vendors, Installers And DIY Scammers Don't Want You To Read

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      The Truth About Solar Panels The Book That Solar Manufacturers, Vendors, Installers And DIY Scammers Don't Want You To Read - Lacho Pop, MSE

      Disclaimer Notice

      The authors of this book, named ‘The Truth About Solar Panels The Book That Solar Manufacturers, Vendors, Installers And DIY Scammers Don't Want You To Read’, hereinafter referred to as the ‘Book’, make no representation or warranties with respect to the accuracy, applicability, fitness, or completeness of the contents of the Book. The information contained in the Book is strictly for educational purposes.

      Summaries, strategies, tips and tricks are only recommendations by the authors, and the reading of the Book does not guarantee that reader’s results shall exactly match the authors’ results.

      The authors of the Book have made all reasonable efforts to provide current and accurate information for the readers of the Book and the authors shall not be held liable for any unintentional errors or omissions that may be found.

      The Book is not intended to replace or substitute any advice from a qualified technician, solar installer or any other professional and advisor, nor should it be construed, as legal or professional advice, and the authors explicitly disclaim any responsibilities for such use.

      Installation of solar power systems requires certain background professional qualification and certification for working with high voltages and currents dangerous to human life, and for installing solar power systems and appliances. The reader should consult every step of the project or the installation with a qualified solar professional, installer or technician and local authorities.

      The authors shall in no event be held liable to any party for any direct, indirect, punitive, special, incidental or other consequential damages arising directly or indirectly from any use of this Book, which is provided on as is, where is basis, and without warranties.

      The use of this Book, provided by Digital Publishing Ltd should be based on reader’s own due diligence, and the reader agrees that Digital Publishing Ltd shall not be liable for any success or failure.

      This Book is ©copyrighted by Lachezar Popov and Digital Publishing Ltd and is protected under the applicable copyright laws and all other applicable intellectual property laws, with ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. No part of this BOOK may be copied, or changed in any format, sold, or used in any way other than what is outlined herein under any circumstances, without explicitly written permission of the authors.

      About the Authors

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      Lacho Pop, MSE, has more than 15 years of experience in market research, technological research, design and implementation of various sophisticated electronic and communication systems. His large experience helps him present the complex world of solar energy in a manner that is both practical and easy-to-understand by a broad audience.

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      Dimi Avram, MSE, has more than 10 years of experience in the engineering of electrical and electronics equipment. He has specialized in testing electronic equipment and performing techno-economic evaluation of various kinds of electric systems. His excellent presentation skills help him explain even the most complex stuff to anybody interested.

      You may contact the authors by visiting the website: solarpanelsvenue.com

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      Table of Contents

      Disclaimer Notice

      About the Authors

      How can this book help you?

      Basics of solar electrics

      Solar Panels

      Introduction

      Conversion efficiency

      Temperature’s impact on solar panel efficiency

      Impact of irradiance changes on solar panel efficiency

      Solar panel types

      Monocrystalline panels

      Polycrystalline panels

      Thin-film (amorphous) panels

      Mixing solar panels – Dos and Don’ts

      Alternating Current (AC) Solar Panels

      Cheap And Secondhand Solar Panels

      Why are cheap solar panels so popular?

      Cheap and secondhand panels: the essentials

      Decreased lifespan

      Degrade in efficiency

      Branded vs. unbranded secondhand panels

      What should a secondhand solar panel look like?

      Solar panel measurements

      Warranty and warranty support

      Where to buy secondhand panels?

      What to remember about secondhand solar panels

      What to do before buying secondhand solar panels

      What to ask during the ‘solar panel survey’?

      Anyway, is it worth using secondhand solar panels?

      Are DIY solar panels an option?

      Evaluating a solar panel system based on DIY solar panels

      How to Compare Solar Panels to Choose the Most Efficient, Reliable and Cost Effective Ones

      Solar panel datasheet demystified

      Why the universal measure ‘cost per watt’ could mislead you?

      The most important solar panel rating or how NОТ to lose money as a consequence of misinterpretation

      The essential solar panel parameters

      Limited Power Warranty: Just another parameter or the next marketing trick used in solar panel datasheets?

      Nominal Operating Cell Temperature

      Solar panel certificates

      Photovoltaics In Summary: Pros And Cons

      Summary of Links and Resources

      Thank you for your interest in our book

      Also by the authors

      Glossary of Terms

      How can this book help you?

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