+ 08.05.2009 + In 2009 Solar Energy Foundation published a handbook for rural solar energy technicians.

Well-trained technicians are the key to bringing clean, affordable electricity to rural areas, skilled professionals familiar with the opportunities and limitations of solar power who are able to correctly size installations and provide sound operatio-nal management.

At present, however, there is a dearth of such technicians versed in the field of rural electrification; nor can would-be experts depend on up-to-date, practical reference works.

The handbook is the fruit of the labour of numerous specialists, and was printed with the support of the ecbp Addis Ababa.

Contents

• The Principle of Solar Energy
• Meteorology
• Solar Cells and Modules
• Batteries
• Charge Controllers
• Testers and Monitoring Devices
• Loads
• Customer Relationship
• Maintenance and Services
• Planning a Small Electrical System

The book

rural electrification with photovoltaics,

published by Stiftung Solarenergie,

178 Pages, 96 Diagrams,

Softcover, Spiral Binding,

23 cm x 17.5 cm,

ISBN 978-3-033-01926-3

To order: order@stiftung-solarenergie.org