Power From the Sun; Achieving Energy Independence (A Practical Guide to Solar Electricity)
Gabriola Island, BC Canada: New Society Publishers, 2009. First edition. Paperback. 257pp. Octavo [23cm] Paperback. NEW. NEW. Item #17904
ISBN: 9780865716216
From the publisher: "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."
Price: $26.95