21st Century Guide to Solar Power and Photovoltaics: Green Domestic Power from the Sun - Practical Information about Home Electricity, Water Heating, Panel and Cells, Solar Energy Financing

This ebook provides comprehensive coverage of all aspects of solar energy and photovoltaic power, with practical advice and information on solar power systems for homes, farms, ranches, and businesses, along with extensive information about solar technologies and research. Topics covered include selecting residential rooftop electrical and water heating (solar thermal) systems and contractors, costs and benefits, types and availability of financing, location considerations, technical design features, grid-connected systems, net metering, insurance, hybrid systems, batteries, balance-of-system equipment, use in a new home or remodeling, water pumps and other equipment for farms and ranches, concentrating solar power, conventional backup options, a comprehensive glossary of terms and words, and much more! Contents include: Authoritative Consumer Guides, Better Buildings Series: A Winning Combination, Design, Efficiency, and Solar Technology; Heat Your Water with the Sun; Clean Energy Choices / Tips on Buying and Using Renewable Energy at Home; Self-Generation / Making Your Own Power; Estimating Solar Resources at Your Site; Hybrid Power Systems; Renewable Energy At Home; Clean Choices for Heating, Cooling, and Lighting / Solar Electricity Basics; Homeowners Guide to Financing a Grid-Connected Solar Electric System; Photovoltaics; The Borrower’s Guide To Financing Solar Energy Systems; A Homebuilder’s Guide to Going Solar; Electricity When And Where You Need It: From The Sun-Photovoltaics for Farms and Ranches / Case Studies; Solar Energy Technologies Program Glossary.

Today's solar technologies are more efficient and versatile than ever before, adding to the appeal of an already desirable energy source. Solar electric systems, which use a natural source of power — sunlight — produce less pollution than traditional forms of electrical production. And they can offer homeowners the security of producing their own power. Are you interested in solar electricity, but not sure what "photovoltaic conversion efficiency" means? You're not alone. In fact, because technical terms like these come up frequently, especially in discussions of photovoltaics (PV), we prepared this glossary of terms. In it you will find definitions of many important terms having to do with electricity, power generation, concentrating solar power (CSP), solar heating, solar lighting, and solar electricity, also known as PV.

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