TY - BOOK ED - Deutsche Gesellschaft für Sonnenenergie. TI - Planning and installing photovoltaic systems: a guide for installers, architects and engineers T2 - Planning and installing series SN - 184971343X U1 - 621.31244 23 PY - 2013/// CY - London PB - Earthscan from Routledge KW - Photovoltaic power systems KW - Handbooks, manuals, etc KW - Design and construction KW - Architecture and solar radiation N1 - First edition published 2005 by Earthscan; Originally prepared in German by DGS and translated by the German section of the International Solar Energy Society, under the title: Photovoltaische anlagen; Includes bibliographical references and index; Prelude --; Preface --; 1; Introduction and the history of photovoltaics --; 2; Basic principles --; 3; Components of PV systems --; 4; Site visits, surveys and shading analysis --; 5; Planning and design of grid-connected photovoltaic systems --; 6; Planning and design of stand-alone PV systems --; 7; Computer software and simulation --; 8; Mounting systems and building integration --; 9; Installing, commissioning and operating grid-connected photovoltaic systems --; 10; Market, economy and ecology --; Bibliography --; Index N2 - "New third edition of the bestselling manual from the German Solar Energy Society (DGS), showing you the essential steps to plan and install a solar photovoltaic system. With a global focus, it has been updated to include sections on new technology and concepts, new legislation and the current PV market. Updates cover: new developments in inverter and module technology; market situation worldwide and outlook; integration to the grid (voltage stabilization, frequency, remote control); new legal requirements for installation and planning; operational costs for dismantling and recycling; feed-in management; new requirements for fire protection new; requirements in Europe for electric waste (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment, WEEE) and the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances (RoHS)."--Publisher's website ER -