"The perfect source for solar powerafully illustrated." Solar Power (photovoltaics) is now a one-billion-dollar industry, and itas poised to grow rapidly in the near future as more pressure is placed on limited fossil fuel resources and as advances in solar technology drive down the costs of residential solar systems. This book helps readers understand the basics of solar power and other renewable energy sources, explore whether solar power makes sense for them, what their options are, and whatas involved with installing various on and off-grid systems. aFully illustrated aCovers every conceivable solar-power topic and concern, including updated information on the increasing number of state rebate and incentive programs
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Dan Ramsey is the author of more than 20 books for homebuilders and buyers, including construction and business guides and homeowner remodeling and repair books.
David Hughes is the founder and president of Affordable Solar Group, LLC, one of the nation’s largest designers and distributors of renewable energy systems and services.
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27 of 29 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Very generic and almost all of the information is in this book can be found for free doing web searches. For example, the chapter on installations is nine pages long and has no specifics. It merely repeats to consult a qualified electrician and I already knew that!
The plus side is that it is well organized and concise.
The plus side is that it is well organized and concise.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
This book contains very little actionable information for people who want to begin installing a basic solar power system. If you've never heard of solar power, then this book will provide a bird's eye view of the concepts involved. However, if you want to learn the basics AND obtain enough information to wire a couple of panels, a couple of batteries, and add the controller and inverter to the system, then you better look elsewhere because you are not going to find that level of detail in this book. If you've ever seen a television show about solar powered homes, then you have no need to read this book.
18 of 24 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
This is a great book on solar, lots of great references. I would recommend this book to anyone interested in solar. Its a bit lean on actually installing a solar power system on your home. But It is very adequate for anyone interested in having someone install solar on their home.
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Solar Power (do it yourself)
The book is about do it yourself solar power, but I purchased it so I could learn how to create my own cells. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Randy Valenzuela
Need to be better than an idiot.
It was simply not as simple as I thought it might be. However, I have an electric expert as a friend, and between the two of us we can do the job.
Published 23 months ago by Keith I. Pohl
Solar Power
Solar Power for Your Home
by David Hughes et al. Alpha Publishers 2010
Reviewed by: Dr. Joseph S. Read more
by David Hughes et al. Alpha Publishers 2010
Reviewed by: Dr. Joseph S. Read more
Published 24 months ago by Dr. Joseph S. Maresca
solar power
I was hoping for more basics so I could learn more. too complicated for me.
Published on June 13, 2009 by Barbara L. Lutnick
OK book
Not much in here you wouldn't already know from just watching TV. It does go on to say that mounting a wind generator to the roof of a house is creates a lot of noise. Read more
Published on May 5, 2009 by A. Schuh
the complete idiots guide to solar power for your home
this may be just me but it didn't seem to have the information i was looking for , guess I'm not a complete idiot..go figure
Published on April 11, 2009 by gbk
Great guide, saved me a lot of money...
...because it basically talked me out of converting my house to solar power. I'll convert eventually, or better yet build a solar home from scratch. Read more
Published on February 9, 2009 by Ryan Barnhart
Not Just for Idiots!
The title is disparaging but the contents are excellent! Anyone considering attempting to learn about Solar Power should read this book. Read more
Published on June 11, 2008 by Kenneth Clive
Solar Power For Dummies
The future is here. Solar Power is the answer. The book is plain and simple.
Published on June 4, 2008 by Vicky L. Pierce
To be fair...(REVISED - I HAVE READ IT...same...2 stars)
Sept 08, 2008 Revision: After borrrowing this book from a friend to read it thoroughly, I still give it 2 stars BUT... Read more
Published on May 1, 2008 by WINGMAN3311
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