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Introduction to Photovoltaics
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Introduction to Photovoltaics

by John R. Balfour
November 2011
Beginner content levelBeginner
218 pages
8h 28m
English
Jones & Bartlett Learning
Content preview from Introduction to Photovoltaics
Infrastructure —PV systems use existing infrastructure, including the
electrical grid .
Scalability —Solar electric systems can be expanded as needs change and as
additional money becomes available.
Only modest effect on the environment —Solar plants pose far less
environmental risk than nuclear plants, large hydroelectric projects, or fossil
fuel power plants.
Energy independence —PV systems reduce the use of declining sources of
fossil fuels and reliance on oil. This reduction occurs while giving
individuals and organizations control over their own energy future by
creating their own energy.
Ready availability, with no fuel ...
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ISBN: 9781449624736