Published: 2020
Organization: Natural Resources Canada
Format: Reference guide
Estimated Reading Time: 45-60 minutes
Why We Recommend It?
This document is a great tool for Builders and Solar PV Consultants to organize and articulate the ins and outs of Solar PV installation. Its comprehensive framework provides a step-by-step guide for professionals to leverage their existing knowledge into practical applications, and provide clear and concise information to consumers. As is often the case with emerging and new technologies, standardization across the sector is crucial, and this accredited guide from NRCan should be a valuable tool for even the most experienced solar builders and consultants.
Key Takeaways:
- Solar PV installation can be broken down into ten concrete steps.
- This guide is meant to be deployed using an IDP (Integrated Design Process).
- The guide covers the following technologies: Modular solar PV panels, based on either poly-crystalline or mono-crystalline silicon cells, including all-black and bi-facial modules; Solar PV inverter technologies, including string inverters, optimized-string inverters, microinverters, and bimodal inverters.
Next Steps & Related Reading...
- Want to see how Solar PV is being applied in real-world projects? Explore our Case Study section, where we feature examples of buildings that incorporate solar technology and highlight their design, construction, and performance outcomes.
- Looking to deepen your understanding of sustainable technologies? Visit our Material, Energy and Technology (MET) section for tools and strategies to support your design choices.