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PV
250, Lesson 1
Photovoltaics
Installation
A PV installation in 3 days covers a lot of knowledge and experience. You can review the materials below to help prepare yourself for the concepts and issues we will encounter on-site. Don't worry if you don't understand everything in the reading. Use this material to help you formulate questions about what you will experience during the installation.
During the installation we will take time out for classroom discussions. The more questions you have, the more all will learn.
It is suggested, but not a requirement, that you complete PV 201 or equivalent knowledge and experience prior to participating in PV 250.
Assignments
- Prior to the installation, download and read the following in order
to familiarize yourself with the issues to be addressed during the project:
Choosing an Inverter - This is Inverter Basics from the beginning
Utility Interactive Inverters
Wire rating
Grounding
Take a tour of the features in the margin at the left to familiarize ary and Message Boa
Frequently Asked Questions
1.1 Why don't more people use Photovoltaics now?
1.2 Can I run my whole house with solar electricity?
1.3 Can I heat my hot water with PV?
1.4 I live in the cloudy Northeastern US. Aren't PV systems mostly for sunny climates?
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