The New Solar Electric Home book, by Joel Davidson
2008 Edition.
The Complete Guide to Photovoltaics for Your Home
by Fran Orner, Joel Davidson
The Complete Guide to Photovoltaics for Your Home
The original Photovoltaics How-To Handbook, acclaimed as "the Best of the Books," is now revised, expanded & updated for our new age of Photovoltaics. Condensing years of hands-on & industry experience, PV pioneers Joel Davidson & Fran Orner tell you everything you need to know to go solar.
•Chapters 1 through 8 explain the basics of PV, discuss the policies & regulations that affect your system, and guide you in your decision-making.
•Chapters 9 through 15 examine the components of a PV system—how they work and how to select them.
•Chapters 16 through 19 offer instructions on how to size, site, install & maintain a code-compliant PV system.
•Chapter 20 offers a glimpse into the future of PV.
The third edition of this how-to classic provides the facts, guidelines, tips & tools—worksheets, formulas, diagrams, online. Whether you do-ti-yourself or hire professionals. Grid-connect or off-grid. Wherever you live—sunbelt, snowbelt or in-between.
A complete, concise & reality-based education in solar electricity for your home
