Solar Power for Sustainable Living

Sustainable Stevie

Description

NOTE: This book is written for those COMTEMPLATING getting a solar panel system if they don't know enough about it yet. A good, basic understanding of what you need to know "before" diving into it is what you will learn in order to make an informed decision; especially if you are in the United States (or Canada). So if you are considering do it yourself solar panels for your home, or solar panel installation through a contractor, "Solar Power for Sustainable Living - What to Consider Before Going the Do It Yourself Solar Route" is a great reference guide to make sure you've considered the most important avenues or prerequisites of getting into do-it-yourself solar panels before you get started and then realize that you should've considered these aspects first, which are very important in decision making. It is informative and detailed to give you a good understanding of how it all works and what's really involved when it comes to obtaining a PV solar power system for sustainable living. Charts and illustrations are also included for easy reference. You'll get information, terminology, advice, things you'd better be aware of or consider beforehand, education, valuable tips that's going to literally help you, what exact items you'll need to buy and what it cost, how to connect with other people doing the same thing that you are (which is huge), and much more. If you need to find out what the latest and up to date information is for what your state (in USA) is currently offering for rebates and incentives on using solar power for your home or office, there's a reference conveniently provided. There's also reference to a handy calculator that you can use to help estimate the size and cost of installing a PV system. For the US and CANADA, going by zip code, just in case you need to check out or prescreen solar contractors in your area to get an estimate or just to ask some questions, there's a reference that provides that information as well.

Sujets

• Solar power
• Solar panel
• Off-the-grid
• Solar electricity
• Sustainable living
• Environment

Informations

• Publié par: Speedy Publishing LLC
• Date de parution: 10 avril 2012
• Nombre de lectures: 3
• EAN13: 9781630223953
• Langue: English

Extrait

Solar Power forSustainable Living

What to Consider Before Going the Do It Yourself Solar Route




By Sustainable Stevie



Table of Contents


Publisher'sNotes

Dedication

Introduction

Chapter~1~ What Exactly is Solar Power and How Does it Work?
Chapter~2~ How to Figure Out if a Photovoltaic (PV) Solar Energy System isConducive for You - Get an Answer for 6 Questions!
Chapter~3~ DIY (Do It Yourself) PV Solar System Installation - What You Ought ToKnow!
Chapter~4~ Where Can I Get FREE Help and Advice for DIY Solar Panel Installation?
Chapter~5~ What Else Should I Keep in Mind Regarding DIY Solar Panel Systems?
Chapter~6~ What is Residential Solar Leasing About?
Chapter~7~ How are Solar Roof Shingles (aka Solar Tiles) Different from SolarPanels?
Chapter~8~ How Do Solar Pool Covers Work?

Resources

About theAuthor

Publisher's Notes


Copyright Notice


Solar Power forSustainable Living -
What to Consider Before Going the Do It Yourself Solar Route

Digital Edition 1.0
Copyright © 2013 bySustainable Stevie
All rights reserved. Nopart of this book may be reproduced by any means whatsoever without the writtenpermission from the author.


ISBNs: Print9781630223946  | eBook 9781630223953

Manufactured in theUnited States of America


Disclaimer

This publication isintended to provide helpful and informative material. It is not intended todiagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any health problem or condition, nor isintended to replace the advice of a physician. No action should be taken solelyon the contents of this book. Always consult your physician or qualifiedhealth-care professional on any matters regarding your health and beforeadopting any suggestions in this book or drawing inferences from it.

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Always read allinformation provided by the manufacturers’ product labels before using theirproducts. The author and publisher are not responsible for claims made bymanufacturers.

Many different sourcesand personal experiences has gone into this book as well as fact checking andgiving credit where it is due; including resourceful website links for thereader's further research into a subject matter on his/her own. We do notendorse nor assume any responsibility for the content on remote websites asthey frequently move or disappear. While all links to remote sites are checkedon a regular basis to confirm their continued existence, the author andpublisher have no control over, and cannot be responsible for, the availabilityor content of remote websites. In the event that any material is incorrect orhas been used without proper permission, please contact the author [e-mail] so that the oversight can be rectified.

 
Dedication

Thisbook is dedicated to all those who appreciate how beneficial solar can be forliving off the grid.

Introduction


Courtesyof joncallas

T here has been a spike in interest over renewableenergy worldwide in the form of solar energy, among others; especially duringthis 21 st century. Renewable energy in its rawest form is the sun,oceans, wind, heat deep within the earth, lakes, plant growth and rivers. Byconverting these natural endless resources into the form of electricity, heatfor our homes, heat for water and transportation fuels, modern technologycontinues to demonstrate the potential for replacement of finite resourcescurrently being used.

This is a major topic of discussion foreconomists, governments and environmentalists. There are many reasons for this buttwo of the main ones are:  (1) Utility costs (electricity, heating, water &gas) continue to increase making sustainable energy an attract