The completely revised and updated guide to solar energy - everything
you need to power your home or small business
Written for the individual or business layman, this is the fully revised
and updated guide for generating solar electricity. Practical and
accessible, it provides a basic understanding of electricity, wiring,
and solar energy, and guides the reader through solar electricity site
assessment and determining the type of solar system needed for
generating solar electricity, providing a solid understanding of
grid-tied and off-grid systems, along with important guidelines on
installation.
Power from the Sun - 2nd Edition discusses types of photovoltaic and
photovoltaic solar energy systems, and includes comprehensive
information on recent changes and improvements in PV modules, charge
controllers, inverters, batteries, generators, and net metering
policies. It offers an excellent overview of the many options available
as a guide for generating solar electricity, allowing the reader to make
the best choices for their individual situation during the design,
installation, and operation of a solar energy system. The definitive
layman's guide for homeowners, business owners, installers, architects,
and just about anyone interested in generating solar electricity to
lower energy bills and achieve greater independence through solar
energy.
Dan Chiras is Director of the Center for Renewable Energy and Green
building through which he teaches workshops on solar electricity, wind
energy, passive solar design, natural building, and green building. He
is also president of Sustainable Systems Design, Inc., a company that
installs residential solar electricity and wind energy systems and
consults on passive solar design, residential renewable energy, and
green building throughout North America. Dan is the author of 32
previous books, including The Homeowner's Guide to Renewable Energy
and Power from the Wind .
