Photovoltaic Technology & Installation

Photovoltaic Technology:

• Overview: Contains background information on the development of PV technology and several clarifications of terms used in the guide.
• Crystalline Silicon: Detailed information on traditional PV technology.
• Thin-films: Detailed information on established and emerging technologies.

Photovoltaic Installation:

• Overview: Provides introductory information on energy conservation and contains links to step-by-step sizing guide.
• Grid-Tied System: Direct link to sizing a grid-tied PV array. Does not contain background information that may be required in some calculations.
• Stand Alone Systems: Direct link to sizing a stand alone system. Does not contain background information that may be required in some calculations.

The information in this report may be used for educational purposes provided the source is cited.

© Haines, B. and Baggs, D. 2006.