A Practical Guide to Renewable Energy: Microgeneration Systems and their Installation

This book answers all your questions on the basics of inspection and testing with clear reference to the latest legal requirements. Chris Kitcher not only tells you what tests are needed but also describes all of them with step-by-step descriptions that include annotated colour photos. Sample forms show how to verify recorded test results and how to certify and fill in the required documentation. The book is also packed with handy advice on how to avoid and solve common problems encountered on the job.

With its focus on the practical side of inspection and testing rather than just the requirements of the regulations, this book is ideal for students, experienced electricians and those working in allied industries on domestic and industrial installations.

All the theory required for passing the City & Guilds 2391-10 and 2392-10 Certificates is explained in clear, easy to remember language along with sample questions and scenarios as encountered in the exams. Mock exams and scenarios are brand new to this edition, and are designed specifically to help students prepare for assessment. The book will also help prepare students on Part P Competent Person courses, City & Guilds 2330 Level 3 courses, NVQs and apprenticeship programmes for their practical inspection and testing exam.

New features include samples and explanations of a property condition report to complete when inspecting and testing electrical systems, as well as sections on photovoltaic testing and surge protection.

* Entirely up-to-date with the new amendments to the 17th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations

* Step-by-step descriptions and photos of the tests show exactly how to carry them out

* Helping you to pass your exams on C&G 2391-10, 2392-10 and Part P courses

* Supported with instructional videos presented by Chris Kitcher at http://www.routledge.com/cw/kitcher

Chris Kitcher has 50 years experience in the electrical industry. He is an electrical installation lecturer at Central Sussex College and an NICEIC inspector for the Microgeneration Certification scheme (MCS). For the last 17 years he has worked in the college environment whilst maintaining his electrical skills by periodically working on site.