Photovoltaic Systems
Resource Guide

The Instructor’s Guide includes material for developing a comprehensive lesson plan. The Instructional Outlines provide an easy to follow step-by-step script of instructional tasks using Resource Guide components for each chapter in the text. The Pretest and Posttest are written exams used to document entry-level and exit-level skills, respectively. The Answer Keys list the solutions to the questions presented in the pretest and posttest. The Electronic Slides contain electronic files of all the figures in the text for instructional use. The Test Development Software enables the instructor to create tests that meet the instructor’s specific needs.

Solar Radiation Data Sets are formatted and printable PDF files of the solar radiation information from 239 locations in the United States. This data is provided by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and is used for system sizing and performance verification. Sun Path Charts are resources for mapping the solar window, which is necessary when conducting a shading analysis. Forms and Worksheets are formatted and printable PDF files of example PV-system installation documents. Sun positions are referenced to solar time, which usually differs from clock time (standard or daylight saving time). For an accurate shading analysis, solar time must be known. The Solar Time Calculator quickly converts between clock time and solar time. This truly is a complete instructional program for teaching Photovoltaics.

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