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Publication Review
Title: Grid
Connected Solar Electric System, Sizing Guide
Author: NREL, 2002
File: Free Guide, PDF 413 KB, 4 pages
Audience: Written for homeowners with some understanding of solar
and electric energy.
Review
Nice concise guide to sizing a solar electric system. Includes step by
step instructions. Not necessarily a detailed guide, but a good basic
understanding.
Issues covered include:
- what is your monthly electric usage
- how much can you reduce need
- what percentage of needs met by solar
- sunlight available
- rated output of solar panels
- number of panels needed
- inverter size
- battery bank size
- worksheet
Detail drawings include:
- photos of solar electric buildings
- diagram of typical system
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