Author: Rik DeGunther Publisher: John Wiley & Sons ISBN: 1118051874 Category : Technology & Engineering Languages : en Pages : 380
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Want to take advantage of solar power in your home? Whether you’re looking to save on your energy costs by adding a few solar components or you want to build a solar-powered house from the ground up, Solar Power For Dummies takes the mystery out of this energy source and shows you how to put it to work for you! This friendly, hands-on guide is packed with tips for making your home more energy-efficient though solar power—and helping the planet at the same time. You’ll see how to survey your home to determine your current household energy efficiency and use, and evaluate where solar power would best benefit you. You’ll also calculate what the return on your investment will be before you make any decisions. Once you’ve decided on a project, you’ll see whether it’s best to hire a contractor or do it yourself. We leave no stone unturned—you’ll also discover how to: Choose and install your best solar system Handle small to large solar projects Heat and cool your house with solar energy Install exterior solar lighting Handle swimming pool, water heater, or ventilation solar projects Create greenhouses or solar rooms Build, buy, or sell a solar home Finance your solar investments Take advantage of tax rebates and incentives associated with solar power Avoid the worst solar mistakes Featuring ten of the easiest and cheapest do-it-yourself solar projects, Solar Power For Dummies is the fun and easy way to meet your energy needs with this clean power source!
Author: Shalve Mohile Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 171
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Labor-related costs account for a large portion of the cost for an average home solar installation. With this beginner-friendly guide, you can save hundreds of dollars setting up your solar system at home. Even if you don't know anything about electricity, you will able to set up your custom solar system without a headache. In case you plan to hire a solar professional to do the work for you this book will empower you to ask the right questions and avoid unnecessary costs. Solar Power Engineers and Consultants Paul Holmes and Shalve Mohile, will guide you through the process of how to install a solar system with illustrated step-by-step instructions. This comprehensive manual covers everything you need to know to assemble your rooftop solar panels - From determining the right size for your solar system, and mounting the racking to setting up the electrical connections and maintaining the system, this book will guide you through all the steps necessary to start and complete your project. Much of the information available online is hard to understand and is bogged down with too many technical details. This DIY guide takes a different approach and focuses on the essentials, using vivid examples and an easy-to-understand language that even a total beginner will enjoy reading. In detail you will discover: The mechanics of solar systems and how to apply it to power your home Beginner-friendly methods for calculating your energy needs Step-by-step instructions on sizing your solar system A buying guide to purchase your solar equipment (solar panels, inverters, racking) Methods for optimal roof sizing and panel orientation Ways to install the racking and connect the solar panels to your racking equipment Detailed instructions on how to install a solar inverter and setting up electrical connections Ways to prevent short circuits and fire hazards Tips and tricks that will save you time and money Equipped with this blueprint for designing your rooftop solar system, living a self-sufficient life has never been easier. Take the first step into your solar adventure. To get started, scroll up and grab your copy today!
Author: D. I. Y. SOURCE Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 280
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Imagine if you could cut your electricity bill in half by adding a solar setup to your house. Now what if I said you could design and install your DIY solar power system and escape the labor costs? Tendency toward off grid living and homesteading, along with high electricity costs, has raised the demand for solar power, utilizing solar energy with no greenhouse gas production. Since available information in this regard is incomplete or complicated, DIY SOURCE BOOKS has prepared a practical guide on how to set up DIY solar power off grid and grid tied systems. We have worked closely with experienced solar industry contractors and engineers to provide a reader-friendly guide and make your off grid life less expensive. Whether you know electricity or not, DIY Solar Power for Beginners will guide you in customizing your grid connected photovoltaic system as well as battery backed, hybrid, and off grid solar power systems. By using practical examples and step-by-step instructions, we will walk you through the whole process of powering, including calculating your electricity needs, selecting, and connecting your solar panels and other components. This solar blueprint uses a pragmatic approach and emphasizes the essentials, while covering the details about assembling an on and off grid power system. By reading this guide, you will be able to do it yourself; however, if you need to hire a contractor, you will know what to expect from them. In this solar power DIY guide you will discover: Direct hyperlinks to check local permits and purchase solar equipment. Pros and cons of different types of solar powered systems, and guides to choose the proper one. Beginner friendly guide on essential electricity rules and circuits. How to use the installation tools. How photovoltaic solar cells and panels function. Grid tied and off grid solar power simplified formula to calculate your electricity needs and power consumption. How to size your roof for grid tied and off the grid solar power system components. How to mount and connect solar rails and panels. How to size and select the proper charge controller for your grid connected and off grid power system. How lead acid, lithium ion battery and DIY lithium battery work and how to size a battery for your off grid survival. How inverters function and a straightforward formula to select the proper grid tied and off grid inverter. Easy-to-understand instructions on how to use correct wire size, connectors, and safety devices. How to avoid common solar mistakes and tips for your system maintenance. Whether you want to power your small workshop, invest in solar to skip the electricity bills, or live a self-sufficient life in your off grid homestead, this companion provides the essentials for your solar journey. Each journey begins with the first step. To start your DIY project, take your step today, scroll up and get your copy of the book NOW.
Author: Diy Source Publisher: Milad Abdehagh ISBN: 9781778047701 Category : Technology & Engineering Languages : en Pages : 290
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Imagine if you could cut your electricity bill in half by adding a solar setup to your house. Now what if I said you could design and install your DIY solar power system and escape the labor costs? Tendency toward off-grid living and homesteading, along with high electricity costs, has raised the demand for solar power, utilizing solar energy with no greenhouse gas production. By using step-by-step instructions, we will walk you through the whole process of solar powering your house. In this solar power DIY guide you will discover: Direct hyperlinks to check local permits and purchase solar equipment. Pros and cons of different types of systems, and guides to choose the proper one. Beginner friendly guide on essential electricity rules and circuits. How and where to use the installation tools. Solar cells and panels' function and how to size your roof for grid-tied and off-grid system components. How to mount and connect solar rails and panels. How to size and select the proper charge controller for your grid-connected and off-grid power system. How lead-acid, lithium ion and DIY lithium batteries work and how to size a battery for your off-grid survival. How inverters function and a straightforward formula to select the proper inverter. Easy-to-understand instructions on how to use correct wire size, connectors, and safety devices. Whether you want to power your small workshop, invest in solar to skip the electricity bills or live a self-sufficient life in your off-grid homestead, this companion provides the essentials for your solar journey.
Author: Joseph Burdick Publisher: Storey Publishing ISBN: 1612128254 Category : Technology & Engineering Languages : en Pages : 201
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Labor and related costs account for more than half of the price of the average home solar installation. But homeowners can save thousands of dollars with this user-friendly manual, which follows the same process professional contractors use. Through detailed directions and step-by-step photos, veteran solar installer Joseph Burdick and seasoned builder Philip Schmidt teach you how to determine the size, placement, and type of installation you’ll need. This comprehensive DIY guide covers everything from assembling rooftop racking or building a ground-mount structure to setting up the electrical connections and making a battery bank for off-grid systems.
Author: Fern Badman Publisher: Fern Badman ISBN: 9781804343081 Category : Languages : en Pages : 178
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Imagine if installing a solar system at your house would allow you to halve your power cost. What if I told you that you could save money by designing and installing your own DIY solar system? Due to rising electricity prices and the trend toward off-grid living and farming, there is a greater need for solar power, which harnesses solar energy without releasing greenhouse gases. We have worked together with seasoned solar contractors and engineers to produce an easy-to-read guide to reduce the cost of your solar life since the information now accessible is either lacking or complex. Our book can help you customize your mobile solar systems, including battery, hybrid, and off-grid options, whether or not you are an electrical expert. Using We will walk you through the whole process of constructing your solar system, including determining your requirement for power, selecting and attaching solar panels and other components, using real-world examples and detailed instructions. This practical solar power tutorial highlights the principles while going into the specifics of putting together a on and off grid power system.You can learn how to install solar electricity yourself by reading this tutorial, but if you need to employ a contractor, you'll know what to anticipate from him.
Author: Rik DeGunther Publisher: John Wiley & Sons ISBN: 0470596783 Category : Technology & Engineering Languages : en Pages : 419
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The bestselling alternative energy reference book in North America—now in an updated edition Want to take advantage of solar power in your home? Whether you’re looking to save on your energy costs by adding a few solar components or you want to build a solar-powered house from the ground up, Solar Power For Dummies, 2nd Edition takes the mystery out of this energy source and shows you how to put it to work for you! This new edition gives you hands-on tips and techniques for making your home more energy-efficient though solar power—and helping the planet at the same time. Plus, you’ll get all the latest information on changes to federal, state, and local regulations, laws, and tax incentives that seek to make solar-power adoption more feasible. Expanded coverage of the technology that underpins full-scale solar-power systems for the home New small- and mid-sized solar products, projects, and applications Rik DeGunther is a design engineer who started his own energy consulting firm Featuring ten of the easiest and cheapest DIY solar projects, Solar Power For Dummies, 2nd Edition is the fun and easy way to meet your energy needs with this clean power source!
Author: Eric Smith Publisher: Cool Springs Press ISBN: 1589236033 Category : House & Home Languages : en Pages : 162
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Advances in solar technology have made many DIY-friendly products available to consumers, several of which will be hitting the market for the first time in 2011. These include solar water heaters, solar battery charging stations, solar powered lights, photovoltaic shingles that provide supplementary electricity, solar heat pumps, and solar panel kits that generate primary home electrical service. Among the step-by-step projects is a solar water heating system you can build and install yourself for under $1000; simple thermosyphon solar heat collectors for barns and outbuildings; or "heat grabbers" that you can fabricate for $50 in materials and position below a south-facing window to provide auxiliary winter heat.
Author: Lawrence Lawson Publisher: Independently Published ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 112
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Do you dream an eco-friendly home even if you are not expert in electrical systems? If you want to live off-grid you are in the right place. If what has always stopped you is the worry of initial investments, put these thoughts aside. With this pocket manual you will discover how to save thousands of dollars in the long run by having a smart home. Our planet is suffering, it will be explained why solar energy is the most beneficial and renewable energy source to get you excited about incorporating it into your life. Solar Power for Beginners is the complete guide that will allow you to achieve all this, from the necessary supplies to the connection of all the tools. The step-by-step solution illustrated and written in a simple and direct way to effectively help anyone who wants to approach this technique. In details you'll find: Why you should avoid other sources of energy in favor of solar power. Buying guide for the equipment (batteries, panels, inverter) and sizing requirements Longevity of materials and how to protect them The quick and safely technique to design, install and connect all the necessary tools Tips and tricks for the better set up Advantages and disadvantages of the best products available on the market What happens if you move taking the equipment with you? Specific environments that are most conducive to solar ... and much more! Even if you have failed until no trying with complex manuals and impractical instructions, this DIY book will finally allow you to hit the target without pain. Everyone can live greener, scroll to the top and get your copy right now.
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