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Solar Case Study: 5.0 kW Home Power Generator
Solar Case Study: 5.0 kW Home Power Generator
Solar Case Study: 5.0 kW Home Power Generator
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This solar case study is a step-by-step description showing how a 5.0 kW rooftop photovoltaic solar system was purchased and installed. This e-book provides detailed design drawings, system specs for all components, and system installation with over 30 photos showing each step in the process. Includes complete cost data including payment schedule and rebate amounts and performance results for several years. Also shows how little effort is needed to maintain the system. Describes how homeowner's electrical bill dropped from over $200 a month to an average of just $7 a month. Readers can use this study to duplicate this homeowner's success and realize their own clean energy system solution.

LanguageEnglish
Release dateNov 3, 2013
ISBN9781930199262
Solar Case Study: 5.0 kW Home Power Generator
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Robert C. Brenner

Robert Brenner is an engineer, consultant, college professor, historical genealogist, and professional speaker with extensive experience in research and information publishing. A retired naval officer with distinguished service in both nuclear submarines and microelectronic research and development, he holds a bachelor's degree (BSEE) and two master's degrees (MSEE, MSSM). He was recognized a Very High Speed Integrated Circuit (VHSIC) microelectronics pioneer by the DOD and served four years in R&D at TRW after a 23-year Navy career.He is the author of 56 books including Going Solar: a Homeowner’s Experience, Power Up! The Smart Guide to Home Solar Power: How to Make a Wise Solar Investment, How to Construct (and Use) the 45W Harbor Freight Solar Kit, Supernatural & Strange Happenings in the Bible, and Supernatural & Strange Happenings in the Family. In addition, he has written over 275 articles including over 50 articles for Survival Life.com and Survivorpedia.He taught computer technology and engineering subjects at the community college, university, and graduate school levels and has been a guest speaker at over 50 national conferences and symposiums. He is an avid supporter of solar technology and learns by doing. A futurist, he enjoys the challenge of research and is currently sharing his findings through his writing and public presentations. Professor Brenner can be reached at brennerbooks@san.rr.com.

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    Solar Case Study - Robert C. Brenner

    SOLAR CASE STUDY

    5.0 kW Home Power Generator

    Robert C. Brenner, MSEE, MSSM

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    Brenner Information Group

    Smashwords Edition

    ISBN 978-1-930199-26-2

    Copyright 2013 Brenner Information Group. All rights reserved. All contents and information herein are the sole property of Brenner Information Group. Reproduction, translation, or republishing of all or any part of this work is not authorized. Brief quotations of the material in this case study may be used provided full prominent credit is given as follows: "From Solar Case Study: 5.0 kW Home Power Generator, by Robert C. Brenner. Published by Brenner Information Group." For larger excerpts or reprint rights, contact the publisher.

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    About This Book

    This case study complements the book, Going Solar: A Solution Whose Time Has Come. Since the introduction of rooftop photovoltaic (PV) power systems, the solar industry has grown significantly, and technology has changed with it. Efficiencies have improved and the power generated per square foot has increased such that 290 kW and 300 kW panels are common.

    Three case studies were created to explain and show the complete process from concept through installation and first power up for three systems—5.0 kW, 6.5 kW, and 7.4 kW. You’re holding the case study for a 5.0 kW solar power system.

    It describes how a homeowner researched, purchased and had an operating solar system installed and

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