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As oil prices continue to rise, many people are starting to think about how to unhook from the electricity grid. The Renewable Energy Handbook focuses completely on off-grid, sustainable living and rural energy independence.

Author/engineer William H. Kemp, who is a leading expert in small- and mid-scale renewable energy technologies, designed and built his own off-grid home. The result is a house that has all the standard “middle-class” creature comforts while using less than five times the total fossil-fuel energy of the average North American house.

The Renewable Energy Handbook focuses on the unique requirements of off-grid living and contains chapters on energy conservation; heating and cooling; backup power; domestic water heating; wireless communications; photovoltaic, wind, and microhydro energy generation; battery selection; and inverters.

Since its release in 2003, The Renewable Energy Handbook has been a top-selling technology book and is recognized as the best book in its field.

The book is augmented with hundreds of illustrations, line drawings, photographs, and appendices.

About the Author

William Kemp is VP Engineering of Powerbase Automation Systems Inc. and a consulting electronics/software designer who develops control systems for low environmental impact hydroelectric utilities worldwide. He is also an author, sustainable living and clean energy advocate working in renewable energy heating, energy efficiency, photovoltaic, micro-hydro and wind electric systems.

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  • Paperback: 592 pages
  • Publisher: Aztext Press (April 1, 2006)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0973323329
  • ISBN-13: 978-0973323320
  • Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.9 x 1.3 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #222,690 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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61 of 63 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars R.E. Handbook by Kemp, January 9, 2007
By Nick Houser "Arkansas Boy" (Lund, British Columbia) - See all my reviews
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Best single source of information on this subject I've seen, as a professional in this field. Though perhaps not enough detail for expert system designers, it nevertheless
covers each item in some depth and explains it on a level that the layperson can not just understand, but maybe enjoy reading. Very good summary of a very large subject.
Excellent. I'll be giving them out to my customers. Nick
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5.0 out of 5 stars Renewable Energy is Energy Independence, November 9, 2006
I own, consult for and sell items related to Solar Power and other forms of Renewable Energy. I read this book and use it as reference when people approach me about using Renewable Energy. It is a great source of knowledge and the author lives what he wrote about, which is refreshing. I recently ordered another 5 copies to pass out when people order a complete system from me, as a guide to other components they might need in their pursuit of Energy Indpendence. Maverick Solar
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4.0 out of 5 stars Good overview of reducing dependance on the Grid, January 24, 2008
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I'm building a new house and I want to make sure it's the most energy efficient house I can afford to build, so I got this book to help look at some of the decisions like Solar PV, Solar water heating, Wind and Micro hydroelectric. I have been happy so far, the discussion on insulating so far has been geared toward existing houses but it's interesting to note that insulating the basement may give you a higher payback than more insulation in the attic.

I didn't understand what net-metering allows you to do before reading this book, although living in Georgia makes a PV system cost prohibitive since there are no state rebates.

Solar hot water looks very feasible and should have a pretty quick payback.
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2.0 out of 5 stars limited information
This is yet another renewable energy book that is far to generalized and does not tell you how to really get off the grid. Read more
Published 1 month ago by P. Turner

5.0 out of 5 stars WHAT A HANDBOOK!!!
This excellent work by the engineer William H. Kemp has made me to decide about installing my own small-wind turbine generator. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Edgar Paternina

2.0 out of 5 stars A rather simplistic book.
I bought this book at the same time as another very good renewable energy reference based on the "Customers who bought this..." cross sell offered by Amazon. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Brian D. Cunningham

5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommend it.
I purchased this book based on the reviews here at Amazon.com. I am very pleased with the content and the manner in which it is written. I highly recommend it!
Published 10 months ago by Traveler

5.0 out of 5 stars Renewable Energy: More than "Where to Start"
Thought it would be too technical, but gives practical steps & advice on where to start, & where to go from there. Many different options/steps I didn't know or think about. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Lora Winchester

5.0 out of 5 stars Book review
There is a lot of helpful information. Everyone should read this book including our elected officials. Mr. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Ryan E. Brown

1.0 out of 5 stars Renewable Energy Handbook Review
This Book let me down a bit because I was looking for a straight forward presentation of the subject matter. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Ross M. Anderson

5.0 out of 5 stars "the renewable energy handbook"
It was given as a gift, so I haven't heard yet but it looked VERY interesting and is what the gift recipient asked for.
Published 13 months ago by C. Kammer

4.0 out of 5 stars A Really Great Primer
This author is passionate about the subject matter that he writes about. I personally like people who are passionate about their area of expertise, although authors do walk a fine... Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars Just right for the Alaskan Bush!
A very good book with many applications for life here in Southeast Alaska, just off the grid.
Published 14 months ago by Michael S. Queen

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