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    Solar Case Study: 7.4 kW Home Power Generator
    Solar Case Study: 7.4 kW Home Power Generator
    Solar Case Study: 7.4 kW Home Power Generator
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    Solar Case Study: 7.4 kW Home Power Generator

    By Robert C. Brenner

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    This solar case study describes how a 7.4 kW rooftop photovoltaic solar system was determined, designed, purchased and installed. It provides electrical use tables, solution drawings, system specs for all components, and over 30 photos and tables showing each step in the system installation process. Includes complete cost data with the payment schedule. Lists rebate amounts and performance results. Also shows how little effort is needed to maintain the system. Describes how the homeowner's electrical bill dropped from an average over $300 a month to just $7 a month resulting in significant home expense savings. Readers can use this case study as a how-to guide for achieving their own clean energy solar system solution.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherRobert C. Brenner
    Release dateNov 18, 2013
    ISBN9781930199286
    Solar Case Study: 7.4 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

      7.4 kW Home Power Generator

      Robert C. Brenner, MSEE, MSSM

      Published by

      Brenner Information Group

      Smashwords Edition

      ISBN 978-1-930199-28-6

      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: 7.4 kW Home Power Generator, by Robert C. Brenner. Published by Brenner Information Group." For larger excerpts or reprint rights, contact the publisher.

      Smashwords Notice: This ebook is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. This ebook may not be re-sold or given away to other people. If you would like to share this book with another person, please purchase an additional copy for each recipient. If you’re reading this book and did not purchase it, or it was not purchased for your use only, then please return to Smashwords.com and purchase your own copy. Thank you for respecting the hard work of this author.

      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.

      To complement the Going Solar reference book, case studies were created to explain and show the complete process from concept through installation and first power up for three different actual projects—5.0 kW, 6.5 kW, and 7.4 kW. You’re holding the case study for a 7.4 kW solar power generator.

      This case study describes a homeowner’s experience in researching, buying, installing and operating a residential solar power generation system for a 3100 square foot home.

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