Description
Solar Energy is a wonderful concept. Take free energy from the sun and use it to power electrical equipment. No ongoing electricity bills, no reliance on an electricity socket. ‘Free’ electricity that does not harm the planet.
Of course, the reality is more complicated than that, yet generating electricity from sunlight alone is a powerful resource, with applications and benefits all over the world. But how does it work? What is it suitable for? How much does it cost? How do I install it? This best-selling, internet linked book answers these types of questions and shows you how to use the power of the sun to generate electricity yourself.
Now in its eleventh edition, this book assumes no previous knowledge. It explains the benefits of solar energy and the drawbacks you want to keep in mind. As well as explaining the underlying principles, it provides a step by step guide as a way to successfully design and install a solar energy system from scratch.
The website that accompanies this book includes online solar calculators and tools to simplify your solar installation, ensuring that building your system is as straightforward and successful as conceivable. Readers can also get in touch directly with the writer to ask questions and get further strengthen with their solar projects.