Contributions

  • Aram, Robert. - Contributor
  • Nelson, Kurt. - Contributor

Publication

2009 - New Society Pubishers, Gabriola Island, BC, British Columbia

Language

English

Word Count

63,750 words, Guess

Page Count

255 pages

Identifiers

and 2 more
  • Better World Books9780865716216
  • Open LibraryOL24028472M

Classifications

  • DDC621.31244
  • LCCTK1087 .C45 2009
  • LCCTK1087.C45 2009

Alternate Titles

  • Achieving energy independence
  • Practical guide to solar electricity

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 photovoltaics (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.

Subjects

Other Editions

  • Power from the sunNew Society Pubishers2009

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