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Off Grid Solar - Spanish Edition Available Now!

I have exciting news for mi amigos in Latin America and Spain, Off Grid Solar has been translated in to Spanish! There are 21 countries that consider Spanish as their official language and many of those locations have rural off grid conditions with lots of sunshine.

I worked with Translator Andrea Miliani over the past many months as the project was a big undertaking given my poor Spanish speaking abilities. Based in Chile, Andrea is an excellent and professional translator and I highly recommend her if you have any translation needs. She also had help from a California local, Laura Galavis from Grid Alternatives. Laura helped with the finishing touches by reviewing the translation and helping with that solar industry specific language. Thank you both for your hard work!

Energía solar autónoma is available now on Amazon and Ingram Book Group. It is distributed to 39,000+ retailers (including Barnes & Noble and your local independent bookstore), libraries, schools, and universities.

Support your local independent bookstore!

If it is not in stock, request Energía solar autónoma (or Off Grid Solar for the English version) by Joseph O'Connor, then they can order copies from their regular channels such as Ingram Book Group. Click here to find an independent bookstore new you!

About the Translation

The Spanish title is Energía solar autónoma, (which translates to autonomous solar energy), since the direct translation of Off Grid Solar sounds more like “out of the solar network”. This version was based on the recently published Second Edition of Off Grid Solar.

The first edition was published at the end of 2016. In the past three years I have been working with more battery systems and building more complex energy storage systems. I have more in-depth knowledge solar and battery projects now and this knowledge was transferred into this next edition.

 

What's new in the Second Edition of Off Grid Solar?

WHAT'S NEW IN THIS EDITION?

I've added about 25 more pages to the original book. There are new sections based on topics requested from my readers, such as:

  • Updated and new graphs and figures

  • More details on batteries

    • Improved pricing comparisons between Lead Acid and Lithium-Ion

    • Included new Battery Chemistries such as Zinc-Air and LTO

    • More details about choosing between NMC and LFP including the problems with Cobalt

    • More details about all types of BMS and their components

    • A new section on "Second life" or repurposing used battery cells

  • New Microgrid section

  • Expanded on Inverter details including efficiency differences, low power modes, and inverter active loads

  • Expanded on Generators including auto transfer switches

  • Improved Structural Design with more roof types

  • Improved Building and Electrical Code Compliance

  • Fixed typos and errors (sorry about that!)

    • Temp coefficient calculation for open circuit voltage

    • Battery voltage expectations for sealed vs. flooded

Announcing the Second Edition of Off Grid Solar Book

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I am delighted to announce that the second edition of my book Off Grid Solar is available now on Ingram Book Group. It is available and distributed to 39,000+ retailers (including Barnes & Noble and your local independent bookstore), libraries, schools, and universities.

The first edition was published at the end of 2016. In the past three years I have been working with more battery systems and building more complex energy storage systems. I have more in-depth knowledge solar and battery projects now and this knowledge was transferred into this next edition.

Support your local independent bookstore!

If it is not in stock, request Off Grid Solar by Joseph O'Connor, then they can order copies from their regular channels such as Ingram Book Group. Click here to find an independent bookstore new you!

What's new in this edition?

I've added about 25 more pages to the original book. There are new sections based on topics requested from my readers, such as:

  • Updated and new graphs and figures

  • More details on batteries

    • Improved pricing comparisons between Lead Acid and Lithium-Ion

    • Included new Battery Chemistries such as Zinc-Air and LTO

    • More details about choosing between NMC and LFP including the problems with Cobalt

    • More details about all types of BMS and their components

    • A new section on "Second life" or repurposing used battery cells

  • New Microgrid section

  • Expanded on Inverter details including efficiency differences, low power modes, and inverter active loads

  • Expanded on Generators including auto transfer switches

  • Improved Structural Design with more roof types

  • Improved Building and Electrical Code Compliance

  • Fixed typos and errors (sorry about that!)

    • Temp coefficient calculation for open circuit voltage

    • Battery voltage expectations for sealed vs. flooded