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This book describes the necessary methods for the planning, development and application of photovoltaic systems in stand-alone operation, for grid feed-in or with tracking. The fifth edition of this recognized work provides methods and planning aids for dimensioning photovoltaic components under realistic conditions. The author deals in detail with photovoltaic off-grid systems, on-site quality control and energy yield forecasts for photovoltaic systems for grid feed-in. Irradiation data for around 500 cities in 140 countries on all continents, including all US states, make the book a valuable companion for all photovoltaic system planners and operators.