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One of the best ways to get power to remote, off-grid locations, whether in developed or developing countries, is through the use of solar electric systems. This practical guide describes how to plan, design and install solar electric systems in a manner that is hands-on, graphic and technically complete. Highly illustrated chapters cover:

- solar energy basics
- components of solar electric systems (modules, batteries, regulators, inverters and appliances)
- installation practice
- details on planning and servicing systems
- water pumping
- refrigeration
- village electrification

This is the must-have guide for electric technicians and designers, development workers, and anyone who wants to install their own off-grid system.



´One watt-peak in a German grid-connected system saves the equivalent of 5 litres of oil used in a thermal power station. One watt-peak in a stand-alone system in Africa saves more than 50 litres of oil from kerosene lamps. This is the right book at the right time.´
Professor Peter Adelmann, University of Applied Science, Germany, and Founder of Phocos AG


´Mark Hankins´s name is synonymous with ´solar´ in Africa. Mark has been a solar visionary, technical expert and project engineer since 1980, providing the continent with 30 years of unparalleled expertise in the planet´s only reliable and safe energy source.´
Neville Williams, Founder, Solar Electric Light Fund and Co-Founder, SELCO-India