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Power from the SunA Practical Guide to Solar Electricity |
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| Format | Softcover | |
| Catalogue No. | 978-0-86571-621-6 | |
| Pages | 258 | |
| Language | English only | |
| Price | $26.95 | |
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Written by Dan Chiras, with Robert Aram and Kurt Nelson. Published by New Society Publishers, 2009. Description: |
| Easy-to-understand,
accurate and comprehensive, this is the guide for anyone interested in
installing a solar electric system. Power From the Sun provides a basic understanding of electricity, solar energy and the sun, and solar site assessment. It discusses the types of PVs and PV systems, advances in PVs, charge controllers, inverters, batteries, and generators, as well as the installation and maintenance of a PV system. This book is written for the layperson, and is designed to raise the solar electricity literacy of readers. It provides a great overview of the many options available and is designed to help homeowners make wise decisions during the design, purchase and installation of solar electric systems – and save a lot of money. Providing readers with the knowledge necessary to communicate effectively with PV installers, Power From the Sun is a great guide for homeowners, business owners, installers, architects, building department officials, utility company employees, and just about anyone else who wants to lower their energy bills or achieve greater energy independence. Dan Chiras is the president of Sustainable Systems Design Inc., a residential renewable energy and green building consulting firm. He is an internationally acclaimed speaker and author and has published 25 books, including The Homeowner's Guide to Renewable Energy and Power from the Wind. Robert Aram, PE, LEED AP, is a renewable energy advocate and consultant. His consulting projects include off-grid farmsteads, highly energy-efficient homes, and a solar system for a university sports complex. Kurt Nelson has been installing solar electric systems through his company SOLutions since the late 1980s. He specializes in off-grid PV and teaches classes for the Midwest Renewable Energy Association. |
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