Author: Robyn Hardyman Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP ISBN: 1433995514 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 34
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The ancient Greeks and Romans were the first to realize how to harness the sun for light and warmth. Today, it’s common to consider window placement for optimum use of the sun when building new structures, and it’s no longer unusual for buildings to use solar cells for electricity! Readers will be introduced to this exciting technology through brightly colored photographs and understandable explanations of how different kinds of solar power work. Sidebars focus on this technology up close while succinct fact boxes offer more ecological perspectives. Readers will not only learn why solar power is a technology to be invested in but also the limitations that still exist. The science and social studies content will illuminate a fascinating area of research for readers beginning to weigh pros and cons to form an opinion.
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: Steven J. Strong Publisher: ISBN: 9780963738325 Category : Architecture Languages : en Pages : 292
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"This is the definitive book on solar electric systems for home use. Strong, who has designed more than one hundred photovoltaic (PV) systems, covers all aspects of PVs, from the history and economics of solar power to the nuts and bolts of systems and equipment."--The publisher.
Author: Martha Maeda Publisher: Atlantic Publishing Company ISBN: 1601383614 Category : Architecture Languages : en Pages : 338
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Now more than ever, the question of economic and environmentally friendly energy sources has become a hot topic in almost every American home. With that in mind, more and more people are turning to alternatives such as solar power as a means of saving money and reducing their imprint on the environment. This nearly carbon neutral method comes with hefty tax rebates from the federal government and in states like California and New Jersey massive rebates from the state. More states are considering similar rebates and with a 3 to 8 year energy savings possible according to a recent report by the New York Times, it is an ideal solution for anyone looking to save money in the long term and help the planet immediately. This book will guide anyone interested in the process of installing and utilizing solar power for their home in the process of searching for, buying, or building their own solar power system. Learn how solar power and other alternative energy sources can help to save the world regardless of the cost and how you can start surveying your own energy use and efficiency. Learn how you can start making basic adjustments to become more efficient and how solar power can help you before you start any major projects. Learn what solar power requires, from cost and equipment to maintenance and preparation in certain times of the year. Learn how solar power works and how to start evaluating the potential of it for your building needs. Take the cost of installing solar power and learn how long it will take to make money back on your investment, including information on federal and state rebates that might affect you. Multiple individuals who have successfully installed solar power in their homes have been interviewed and their experiences included in this guide to help you learn what others go through and how they came out. Learn how the installation process works and how it can be done in your landscape, in small projects, for heating and purifying water, swimming pool heating, and other smaller projects. Learn about how individuals construct solar power systems on their own to save money and what is involved in a full PV system. Finally, learn how the market for green homes has made it possible to extract a huge return on investment from building or remodeling a home with solar power. For anyone who has ever considered solar power as a viable means to save money and the environment, this guide will help you get started right away.br> Atlantic Publishing is a small, independent publishing company based in Ocala, Florida. Founded over twenty years ago in the company presidentâe(tm)s garage, Atlantic Publishing has grown to become a renowned resource for non-fiction books. Today, over 450 titles are in print covering subjects such as small business, healthy living, management, finance, careers, and real estate. Atlantic Publishing prides itself on producing award winning, high-quality manuals that give readers up-to-date, pertinent information, real-world examples, and case studies with expert advice. Every book has resources, contact information, and web sites of the products or companies discussed.
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: Turgon Annárë Publisher: Independently Published ISBN: 9781673277852 Category : Languages : en Pages : 157
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Your desire may be to get your energy bill lowered or be independent of the payment all together. if this is you then this book is all you need. Solar energy is the answer to all your expensive energy consumption. Solar power is the most abundant of all renewable resources available. It is essentially a source of achieving safe energy for home use. It takes free power from the sun and uses it to power electrical equipment. More importantly, solar power does not harm the earth. Of course, it's not that simple. But solar power alone is a powerful resource with applications and benefits around the world. But how does it work? What is it suitable for? How much does it cost? How do I install it? This bestselling book answers all these questions and shows you how to use the power of the sun to generate electricity yourself. This amazing step to step guide on solar energy book is a practical and straightforward guide to using photovoltaic solar panels and all you will need to get it installed. In this book you will learn: * How to know what solar power system to buy * How to avoid the common mistakes, tricks and traps that salesmen will try to feed you * How to size your solar power system so it will fit perfectly on your roof * A step to step guide to installing your solar power systems and panels * How to determine how many watts your house needs * How solar power/panel works Read this amazing book to discover all about solar energy, its benefit and how to get it working for you.
Author: Sustainable Stevie Publisher: Sustainable Stevie ISBN: Category : House & Home Languages : en Pages : 46
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NOTE: This book is written for those COMTEMPLATING getting a solar panel system if they don't know enough about it yet. A good, basic understanding of what you need to know "before" diving into it is what you will learn in order to make an informed decision; especially if you are in the United States (or Canada). So if you are considering do it yourself solar panels for your home, or solar panel installation through a contractor, "Solar Power for Sustainable Living - What to Consider Before Going the Do It Yourself Solar Route" is a great reference guide to make sure you've considered the most important avenues or prerequisites of getting into do-it-yourself solar panels before you get started and then realize that you should've considered these aspects first, which are very important in decision making. It is informative and detailed to give you a good understanding of how it all works and what's really involved when it comes to obtaining a PV solar power system for sustainable living. Charts and illustrations are also included for easy reference. You'll get information, terminology, advice, things you'd better be aware of or consider beforehand, education, valuable tips that's going to literally help you, what exact items you'll need to buy and what it cost, how to connect with other people doing the same thing that you are (which is huge), and much more. If you need to find out what the latest and up to date information is for what your state (in USA) is currently offering for rebates and incentives on using solar power for your home or office, there's a reference conveniently provided for that. There's also reference to a handy calculator that you can use to help estimate the size and cost of installing a PV system. For the US and CANADA, going by zip code, just in case you need to check out or prescreen solar contractors in your area to get an estimate or just to ask some questions, there's a reference that provides that information as well. You'll get surprise information that most people haven't thought about before or are simply not aware of. "Solar Power for Sustainable Living - What to Consider Before Going the Do It Yourself Solar Route" provides the kind of due diligence you need for sustainable living through a solar power system.
Author: Nick Seghers Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 290
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How to make a solar system without headache, even if you don't know anything about electricity. More people are figuring out how to make off grid solar power work for them. In this book: Off-Grid Solar Power, you will discover: Energy units you didn't even know existed Formulas you can't live without when building a solar system A comprehensive list of tools that you absolutely need How to choose wire diameters the right way Step by step guide on sizing your off-grid solar system without painful mistakes Why not every wire is suited for solar energy installations The best way to protect your installation from catching fire Discover different batteries; maintenance, price, increase lifespan, configurations, ... Discover different solar panels; tilt, cleaning, optimizing solar input, ... Discover different types ofphotovoltaics What device is at the heart of any solar power system? Inverters; different types, different sine waves, efficiency, power ratings, ... Discover the best way to monitor the state of charge of your batteries The safest way to charge your solar battery from your car alternator. A step by step guide on how to build your system People can transform their RV, van, cabin, boat or tiny homes using these off-grid solar systems. This book is written by an electrical engineer who specializes in solar power design. A licensed electrician has reviewed it. This book has been written in a way to suit beginners to understand how an off-grid solar power system works and how to build one. If you want to learn about making your off-grid solar system, then scroll up and click the add to cart button.
Author: Michael R Jacobs Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 122
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Have you been thinking of going off-grid with solar energy to switch to clean energy, save or stabilize your power supply but don't know how to install the system, what you need to have or how it works in the first place? If you've answered YES, keep reading... You Are A Step Away From Learning The Ins And Outs Of DIY Solar Power Sizing, Set Up, Installation, Maintenance And Everything In Between To Make Your Journey To Going Off Grid As Seamless As It Can Be! Solar energy is not only one of the best things you can have to keep the environment clean and green; it is also an addition you can have to keep your power supply constant and to ensure you never have to grapple with those annoying blackouts again. It is also a way to save massively on a monthly basis or connect your country home to power without spending the extra money (if the main electrical grid or other people are far away from your home). But like most people who know these benefits but somehow always put off the actual setup, you must have been wondering: How does a solar power system work? What do I need to install the system in my home? Can I do it alone? What are the safety measures I need to take? What are the steps required to maintain the system or get certified? If I am right, then this book is all you need to get all the answers to these and many more questions. With it, you'll be able to learn about what you need to get started, how you can conduct the whole process by yourself, and how to do it safely. More precisely, you'll learn: What off-grid energy is What solar power is, how it works and how it can benefit you Why you need a PV system, and how it works How to avoid pre-installation issues and solve technical problems in the PV system How to use batteries and battery conductors, and how they work How to install the PV system How to facilitate the certification, and what to expect from the commissioning and inspection How to maintain your system ...And much more! But what if you don't have any background in technology? What if you find it difficult to understand technical terms? What if you have never installed anything in your life? If these questions are going through your mind as well, you are in luck because you are the kind of person this book is written for! It's a beginners' guide that is simple to read and follow, well-structured and straightforward enough to compete in a day and implement immediately, even if you've never done anything close to this before! Scroll up and click Buy Now With 1-Click or Buy Now to get started!
Author: Robyn Hardyman
Author: Rik DeGunther
Author: Richard Hantula
Author: Steven J. Strong
Author: Martha Maeda
Author: D. I. Y. SOURCE
Author: Turgon Annárë
Author: Sustainable Stevie
Author: Nick Seghers
Author: Michael R Jacobs