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<strong>Welcome to The Open Source Solar Project (OSSP)</strong>
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<strong>Welcome to the Open Source Solar Project</strong>
  
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The sun is the ultimate open energy source and OSSP aims to help everyone harness it. The number of solar PV systems in the developing world has been growing at a rapid rate and has managed to provide energy access to millions of people, unfortunately adequate standards and appropriate training programs have not followed suit in many locations. Many equipment vendors and installers have little to no training nor are they subject to any form of regulation and end users often have little understanding of the technology. This has lead to the proliferation of many improperly designed PV systems that not only lead to poor end-user experiences but also represent a safety risk. This website is an effort to improve small-scale battery-based (SSBB) solar PV system design, safety, and user experiences in these areas by providing appropriate information, resources and tools on the universal, basic aspects of off-grid system design and installation. OSSP hopes to serve as both a direct resource (via smart phones and internet in hub cities) and as a readily-adaptable base for the development of low-cost training materials and programs that are tailored to the needs and standards of a particular area. Please reach out to alex@opensourcesolar.org if you are interested in collaborating, have found mistakes, would like to contribute or need assistance creating training materials.
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The mission of Open Source Solar Project is to share information in various langauges about the design and installation of off-grid photovoltaic (PV) systems to lead to better performing, safer systems in the developing world. Please reach out to alex@opensourcesolar.org if you are interested in collaborating, have found mistakes, would like to contribute or need assistance creating training materials.
  
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Aims of OSSP:
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Be advised that design, installation, and maintenance work should only be performed by qualified individuals in accordance with local codes and laws. There is no guarantee that the information provided on this website is accurate or complete - use it at your own risk. It is intended to serve as an educational and reference resource - appropriate hands on training is required in order to safely work with electricity and PV systems. See [[Special:MyLanguage/Training providers|Training providers]] for a list of recommended training providers.
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*Provide an appropriate level of detail for each topic in a way that is practical and accessible for an audience with a varying level of technology literacy.
 
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*Provide tools to simplify the design process that function with components from any manufacturer.
 
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*Present universal concepts in a way that is universal. Information or resources that are location specific should be added to a country page.
 
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Be advised that design, installation, and maintenance work should only be performed by qualified individuals in accordance with local codes and laws. There is no guarantee that the information provided on this website is accurate or complete - use it at your own risk. It is intended to serve as an educational and reference resource. It is not intended to qualify anyone to perform any type of electrical work. Appropriate hands on training is required in order to safely work with electricity and PV systems. See [[Training providers]] for a list of recommended training providers.
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Consult the [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Help:Contents User's Guide] for information on using the wiki software.
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==About OSSP==
  
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Latest revision as of 17:28, 5 April 2021

Other languages:
English • ‎español

Welcome to the Open Source Solar Project

The mission of Open Source Solar Project is to share information in various langauges about the design and installation of off-grid photovoltaic (PV) systems to lead to better performing, safer systems in the developing world. Please reach out to alex@opensourcesolar.org if you are interested in collaborating, have found mistakes, would like to contribute or need assistance creating training materials.

Be advised that design, installation, and maintenance work should only be performed by qualified individuals in accordance with local codes and laws. There is no guarantee that the information provided on this website is accurate or complete - use it at your own risk. It is intended to serve as an educational and reference resource - appropriate hands on training is required in order to safely work with electricity and PV systems. See Training providers for a list of recommended training providers.

Consult the User's Guide for information on using the wiki software.

About OSSP

Basic concepts

System components

Certifications and ratings

Photovoltaic (PV) source

Energy storage

Charge controller

Inverter

Power distribution

Mounting system

Conductors (wires, cables)

Physical conductor protection

Protection devices and disconnects

Grounding

Loads (lighting and appliances)

System design

Design tools

Background

Site evaluation

Simplified design process

Detailed design process

Design parameters

Simplified design process

  • All design parameters are incorporated into the other simplified design process pages.

Detailed design process

Energy storage sizing and selection

Simplified design process

Detailed design process

PV source and charge controller sizing and selection

Simplified design process

Detailed design process

Inverter sizing and selection

Simplified design process

Detailed design process

Wire, overcurrent protection, and disconnect sizing and selection

Simplified design process

Detailed design process

Grounding system sizing and selection

Simplified design process

Detailed design process

Design examples

System installation

Operations and maintenance

Resources

Country pages

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