Solar II: How to Design, Build and Set Up Photovoltaic Components and Solar Electric SystemsNow that youve built your solar panels, how do you set up a photovoltaic system and plug in? In Solar II, Phillip Hurley, author of Build Your Own Solar Panel, will show you how to: Calculate daily electrical usage and needs Plan and size your solar electric system Build racks and charge controllers Mount and orient PV panels Wire solar panel arrays Make a ventilated battery box Wire battery arrays for solar panels Install an inverter Maintain solar