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Producing electricity from the sun using photovoltaic (PV) systems has become a major industry worldwide. But designing, installing and maintaining such systems requires knowledge and training, and there have been few easily accessible, comprehensive guides to the subject.

Now, with Photovoltaics: Design and Installation Manual, a world-class solar energy training and education provider-Solar Energy International (SEI)-has made available the critical information to successfully design, install and maintain PV systems. The book contains an overview of photovoltaic electricity and a detailed description of PV system components, including PV modules, batteries, controllers and inverters. It also includes chapters on sizing photovoltaic systems, analyzing sites and installing PV systems, as well as detailed appendices on PV system maintenance, troubleshooting and solar insolation data for over 300 sites around the world. Used worldwide as the textbook in SEI's PV Design & Installation workshops, topics covered include:

The basics of solar electricity
PV applications and system components
Solar site analysis and mounting
Stand-alone and PV/generator hybrid system sizing
Utility-interactive PV systems
Component specification, system costs and economics
Case studies and safety issues

Photovoltaics guarantees that those wanting to learn the skills of tapping the sun's energy can do so with confidenc

Product Features

• Overload protection and indicator
• Auto reset short circuit protection
• 2 AC outlets with ground
• 12 V DC cigarette lighter plug
• Built-in surge protection allows for safe car startup and shut down

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The Xantrex Technologies XPower Plus 400-watt inverter provides portable power for trucks, RVs, boats, and minivans. By plugging the inverter directly into your vehicle’s 12-volt cigarette lighter, you can turn your vehicle into a mobile office and operate devices such as a 27-inch TV or 20-inch TV/DVD combo, a camcorder, and a laptop computer. This compact, lightweight unit automatically senses low battery voltage so you never have to worry about a depleted battery. It's a quiet alternative to noisy, gas-powered generators; it will provide hours of emergency power during snowstorms or blackouts. The high-efficiency design transfers 90-percent of the battery's power to your equipment, providing 400 watts for 5 minutes, 600 watts surge for easy startups, and 300 watts continuous power for operating appliances. An automatic shutdown mechanism protects against overload, over-temperature and low battery conditions. The inverter is equipped with two 3-prong grounded AC outlets, a DC outlet and hardwire applications. The durable plastic unit is 5.9-by-4.1-by-2.2 inches in size and just 2.4 pounds in weight. It is covered by a 1-year warranty.

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The HP Officejet 6310 All-in-One is primed for meeting all your home document and photo printing needs. It can print and copy at up to 30 pages per minute (ppm) in black and 24 ppm in color¹. It has built-in Ethernet networking connectivity that lets you print, fax, scan, and copy from multiple computers--perfect for your home or small office. Other special features include printing photos direct from a memory card², PictBridge enabled camera, or mobile camera phone, a 35-page automatic document feeder, and a junk fax barrier

Show the world what your business is made of with the WorkForce 600, Epson’s new all-in-one that’s engineered for the small business and home office. This powerful performer delivers laser quality output at laser fast speeds. And, it will print photos, copy, scan and fax documents with ease. Versatile and flexible, the WorkForce 600 is made to keep up with you and your business, while making you look your very best.

This sleek & powerful all-in-one can print quality documents about 2x faster than the competition.

Print Speed About 2x Faster than Leading Competitors Boost your productivity and get speed without sacrificing quality. The WorkForce 600 blazes through documents at speeds about 2x faster than those of competitive printers*. Out of the box, it prints up to 27 ppm** (black), with a draft speed of up to 38 ppm** (black). If you demand quality documents but don’t have the time to wait around for your prints, the WorkForce 600 will be the perfect addition to your business team or home office. Whether you’re printing e-mails, Excel spreadsheets, business proposals or colorful marketing brochures, the WorkForce 600 is the right product for the job.

Built-in Networking – Wi-Fi and Ethernet
With Wi-Fi and Ethernet networking built in, sharing this all-in-one will be easier than ever. The WorkForce 600 can easily be shared within your workgroup so that your team can stay productive and efficient. Because of its sleek design and compact body, it’ll not only look great, but also fit virtually anywhere in your home office or small office. The built-in 30 page Auto Document Feeder, which enables you to easily copy, scan and fax stacks of documents, along with built-in networking makes this all-in-one ideal for a home office or small office environment.

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The PowerShot A590 IS will astound you with its power-packed performance and impressive value. It’s got 8 megapixels, a 4x optical zoom, an Optical Image Stabilizer, and a large 2.5-inch LCD. A range of shooting modes -- from manual to automatic, including Canon’s new Easy Mode -- make picture-taking carefree. A DIGIC III Image Processor with Enhanced Canon Face Detection assures natural-looking results, while Motion Detection Technology reduces blur. For added creativity, attach wide or telephoto converter lenses.


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Say goodbye to normal magnifiers! With the Jakks EyeClops Bionic Eye hand-held device, kids can view everyday objects at 200 times their regular size. Recommended for kids ages six and up, the EyeClops creates hours of endless play and exploration that's fun for the entire family.

Ordinary to Extraordinary
Much more fun than a microscope, the EyeClops transforms any television into an interactive TV toy. With the EyeClops, the ordinary becomes extraordinary. Magnified to 200 times the normal size and viewed on any TV screen, minuscule salt crystals morph into blocks of ice; hair and carpet turn into giant noodles; and small insects become fearsome creatures. The Bionic Eye has three built-in LED lights so kids can illuminate any object, including their own skin.

Interactive and Easy to Use
Kids love using the TV along with this educational device to share a new activity with their friends. Parents too can join in the fun and will love how their children learn and play. So you don't have to touch everything you look at, the toy comes with an observation dish and tube, perfect for viewing liquids, salt, and bugs. The battery-powered device is simple to use, plugging directly into the A/V jacks found on any current TV model. The brightly colored, hard plastic device is child-safe and stands up to hours of scientific exploration. The EyeClops requires five AA batteries.

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Putting the power of Windows Live Messenger at your fingertips, the Microsoft LifeCam VX-3000 takes instant messaging with family and friends to a new level of sight and sound by offering great video and crystal-clear audio with acoustic noise cancellation. Plus, you get advanced features, such as automatic face tracking software and low-light adjustment, so you feel like you're right there.


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100% Brand new high quality USB Night Vision PC Web Camera with 5.0 MP resolution and 4 bright LED lights for night vision. Take pictures and videos or send live images across the internet in real time video chat. Chat with your friends on MSN, ICQ, AIM, Yahoo, Skype or net meeting with webcam features. Ideal for video conferencing and other personal communication. Support Windows 2000 / NT / Me / XP / Vista