DIY solar projects : small projects to whole-home systems : tap into the sun /
Smith, Eric W. 1951-
DIY solar projects : small projects to whole-home systems : tap into the sun / Solar projects : small projects to whole-home systems Eric Smith and Philip Schmidt ; with Troy Wanek. - Updated edition. - 192 pages. : illustrations (chiefly color).
Includes bibliographical references (pages 186-187) and index.
Introduction; Wherever the Sun Shines; SOLAR ELECTRICITY; How Sunlight Becomes Electricity; Solar Power Basics; Mounting Solar Modules; Solar Electricity Safety; Installing Simple DC Systems; 12-Volt Solar Light System; Solar-Powered Security Light; Planning for Whole-House Power; Mobile Solar: RVs, Boats & Portable Power; SOLAR HEAT; Solar Ovens; Solar Water Heater; Solar Hot Air Collector-Window Mount; Solar Hot Air Collector-Roof Mount; Solar Still; Solar Lumber Kiln; Glossary; Resources; Photo Credits; Conversions.
This new edition of DIY Solar Projects uses step-by-step photos to teach readers how to harness the sun's energy to power solar ovens, air circulators, water heaters, and many more projects.
9781591866640 (alk. paper)
2016034412
Dwellings--Energy conservation--Amateurs' manuals.
Photovoltaic power generation--Amateurs' manuals.
Solar heating--Amateurs' manuals.
Solar houses--Amateurs' manuals.
TH7414 / .S63 2017
644
DIY solar projects : small projects to whole-home systems : tap into the sun / Solar projects : small projects to whole-home systems Eric Smith and Philip Schmidt ; with Troy Wanek. - Updated edition. - 192 pages. : illustrations (chiefly color).
Includes bibliographical references (pages 186-187) and index.
Introduction; Wherever the Sun Shines; SOLAR ELECTRICITY; How Sunlight Becomes Electricity; Solar Power Basics; Mounting Solar Modules; Solar Electricity Safety; Installing Simple DC Systems; 12-Volt Solar Light System; Solar-Powered Security Light; Planning for Whole-House Power; Mobile Solar: RVs, Boats & Portable Power; SOLAR HEAT; Solar Ovens; Solar Water Heater; Solar Hot Air Collector-Window Mount; Solar Hot Air Collector-Roof Mount; Solar Still; Solar Lumber Kiln; Glossary; Resources; Photo Credits; Conversions.
This new edition of DIY Solar Projects uses step-by-step photos to teach readers how to harness the sun's energy to power solar ovens, air circulators, water heaters, and many more projects.
9781591866640 (alk. paper)
2016034412
Dwellings--Energy conservation--Amateurs' manuals.
Photovoltaic power generation--Amateurs' manuals.
Solar heating--Amateurs' manuals.
Solar houses--Amateurs' manuals.
TH7414 / .S63 2017
644