Off-Grid Solar Power Installation & System Designs

Off-Grid Solar Power Installation & System Designs is the go-to manual for anyone looking to build a mobile or small house off-grid system. The manual provides exclusive access to reader-only spreadsheets with cost calculations, further system designs, cable calculators, solar return calculators and much more.

With detailed schematics, buying guide, and system calculations this book provides:

750w 30a System Design for off-grid travel

1000w 40a System Design for the more remote and self-sufficient system,

5Kw Home System Design with optimal uptime.

The author walks you through:

Key system calculations,

Formulas you can't live without when building a solar system,

Guide to buying the correct components and system calculators,

Inverters; different types, different sine waves, efficiency, power ratings,

Cable size calculator and chart, How to choose wire diameters the right way,

System considerations including location and daylight hours,

Additional power and load ideas,

Fire and battery safety,

A step-by-step guide on how to build your system with three different comprehensive system examples.

James Davidson draws on his professional experience to provide you with a how-to guide for anyone interested in building their own solar energy system detached from the grid; this is the book for you.
Thanks to straightforward explanations for readers of all levels, this book establishes a familiarity with the basic low-cost components alongside the most innovative technologies. With this knowledge, the reader can make better decisions based on their technology needs, rather than simply trusting the recommendations from others.
Need to keep costs down? How many solar panels are needed to refill the batteries? What is the best way to angle your solar panels? On any of these projects, James has you covered in the book.