Got sun? go solar harness nature's free energy to heat and power your grid-tied home
Examines renewable energy options for grid-tied homeowners, including solar- and wind-generated electricity, solar water heating, passive solar, and geothermal heating / cooling. System configurations and equipment, average costs, financial incentives, and installation considerations are also covere...
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| Language: | English |
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Masonville, CO :
PixyJack Press,
c2009.
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| Edition: | Expanded 2nd ed. |
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Table of Contents:
- The first modern solar cell
- Generating electricity from the sun and wind. Why would you want a solar/wind electric system? ; Is this stuff legal-- or safe? ; Riding her on electrons : electricity and solar cell basics ; You want batteries with that? ; Sizing your solar/wind electric system ; Where does everything go? ; Got wind? ; Let's talk money and system performance ; Any financial help our there? ; Permits and paperwork ; The nuts and bolts : what to look for, what to avoid ; Who does the solar/wind electric installation
- Heating your home with nature's free energy. Using the sun's warmth to hear your home ; Get in hot water and love it ; Geothermal : capturing the heat beneath your feet
- Appendix. Tips on appliances and energy conservation ; Energy consumption of appliances ; Wind map (U.S.) ; System sizing worksheet ; Solar irradiance U.S. maps (June and December) ; Solar array sizing worksheet ; State energy offices.
