Название: Solar Power Solutions • The DIY Guide to Catch the Sun: From Grid-Tie to Off-Grid Solar Panel Systems, Everything You Need to Know to Design and Install Your Photovoltaic System at Home and Beyond
Автор: Energy Nest
Издательство: Red Lotus Publishing
Год: 2020
Страниц: 137
Язык: английский
Формат: pdf, epub
Размер: 11.2 MB

Did you know that 174,000 terawatts of energy consistently strike the earth as solar radiation at any moment, even on the cloudiest of days?
What if we could harness this endless rain of photons to cover all of our energy needs? Did you ever wonder why we are paying for electricity when a clean, renewable, unlimited source of energy is raining down on us every day? If you have considered solar energy, but you have been dissuaded by the initial financial investment and the instalment costs and you have been overwhelmed by the complexity of the project, this is the right book for you! Solar Power Solutions is a guide for complete beginners to build affordable and trustworthy solar power systems for every situation.

Whether you have decided to travel the world on a solar-powered RV or you would like to reduce your electricity bill with a grid-tied PV system, this book will help you choose, design, and build the perfect system for your needs. This book will guide you through designing, building, and maintaining your PV system even if you have never even seen an electrical circuit in your life.

In Solar Power Solutions you will discover:

How to avoid costly and dangerous mistakes when building your system
A comprehensive beginner’s guide to all things solar
How to calculate your electrical load easily and reliably
A buying guide to the components of your solar power system
A step-by-step guide to sizing your PV system
A detailed guide to grid-tied, off-grid, mobile, and hybrid solar power systems
The cheapest and most efficient battery choice
How to choose the solar panels best suited for your needs
The perfect inverter for your needs
How to wire your PV system easily and without risks
How to install, maintain, and get the most out of your solar panels
A step-by-step guide to building your solar system

With a small initial financial investment, we will reap the fruits for years not only in the form of lower or inexistent electricity bill; but in the communal effort of leaving a better, cleaner, energy independent future for our children.