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Choosing solar electricity is the latest book from CAT
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This book is aimed at anyone who wants to know about PV systems and generating electricity, from homeowners, businesses and facilities managers to housing officers, building services managers and local authority staff.
It really is accessible for readers from all different backgrounds – refreshingly, it’s not written solely for those who already have a thorough knowledge of energy or technology. That’s not to say it’s Solar for Dummies, though, there’s plenty of technical information within the book but the truly technical material is helpfully sectioned off in boxes that can be ignored or devoured, depending on your preference.
The author, Brian Goss, was formerly the electrical engineer at the Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT) and still teaches various courses there, so he knows how to break down the process of choosing and installing a PV system into easy-to-follow stages. With chapters covering funding, planning permission, safety, maintenance and performance monitoring, Goss has produced a publication that is perfect for dipping in and out of as a solar PV project progresses.
Packed with advice on all aspects of solar PV, from finding the right installer for your project to claiming financial incentives such as the feed-in tariff, Choosing solar electricity is the perfect introduction to the topic and is likely to become a well-thumbed resource for many.
Choosing solar electricity: a guide to photovoltaic systems by Brian Goss is published by Centre for Alternative Technology. It is available for £14.00 from CAT's eco store.
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