3rd Edition
Solar Photovoltaic Basics A Study Guide for the NABCEP Associate Exam
Chapter 1. PV markets and applications
Chapter 2. Safety basics
Chapter 3. Electricity basics
Chapter 4. Solar energy fundamentals
Chapter 5. PV module fundamentals
Chapter 6. System components (definitions)
Chapter 7. PV system sizing principles
Chapter 8. PV system electrical design
Chapter 9. PV system mechanical design
Chapter 10. Performance analysis, maintenance and troubleshooting
Chapter 11. Incentives, resources, permitting and AHJs
Chapter 12. Seventy practice exam questions
Biography
Sean White is a Solar PV professor, trainer and contractor, and was the Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) Trainer of the Year in 2014. Sean has worked with NABCEP on various projects and travels the world teaching PV classes in person and online. He is based in the USA.
Praise for the previous edition
"Sean's books are the industry standard for passing NABCEP exams. I teach NABCEP Associate classes and want my students to pass. Sean's book - Solar Photovoltaic Basics - is the primary text and study guide I utilize to assure my students' success."
Spencer Wright, Solar PV Technical Trainer, Solar PV Inspector
"I took Sean White's Entry-level PV Course and passed the NABCEP exam right away. He has a great way of explaining things. I recommend his book!"
David Inda, Fleet Manager, Clean Power Finance
