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Solar Energy Information Database: We carry an
intuitive set of solar energy books including how to power your home using
solar energy and the fundamentals of electric vehicles, wind power, solar hot
water, build your own solar panel, any several other alternative energy books.
Each solar book provides helpful solar knowledge
for explorers of all ages in the new solar era. We include a large variety of
books with one or several topics on renewable energy products. Solar books
become the next how to "bible" of solar energy systems resulting in
making your solar investment the right one for you and your home or office.
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| Educate yourself with information regarding the many, and often more subtle, ways to conserve energy with simple passive design tips from these authors. |
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| » Books about green landscaping practices |
| » Learn more about the history of photovoltaics |
| » Information about passive solar design |
| » Learn how to install your own photovoltaic panels |
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| Subjects of the books in this category cover everything from information you should know before going solar, to building your own solar home, to how government policy effects the market for solar products. |
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| » Know which factors you should consider for your specific needs |
| » Learn how to construct your own solar electric house |
| » Technical discussion and practical advice |
| » Numerous examples and explanations of how you can go solar |
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| The wind power industry has been transformed in the 1990s by dramatic breakthroughs in efficiency, economy, and adaptability. These books provide the most up-to-date source available of information about small and large wind systems. |
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| » Information about wind turbine rating systems |
| » Learn about the machinery, efficiencies and installation |
| » Independent off grid systems and grid tie systems |
| » How these systems can help solve the environmental crisis |
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Green Guides Energy Book: This handy book, called "Energy: Use Less - Save More" by Jon Clift and Amanda Cuthbert, contains "100 Energy-saving Tips for the Home" and covers topic including heating, cooling, appliances, lighting and renewable energy sources. This book even points to a number of resources, such as programs and organizations. |
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In 2005 renewable energy made up 7% of the United States energy supply according to the Energy Information Administration (EIA). This segment was comprised mostly of biomass (50%) and hydroelectric (41%) with solar, wind and geothermal making up the remainder. Silicon solar provides books discussing how to incorporate these systems into personal homes.
Experimenting with Solar:
Scrap solar cells that were damaged or broken but still perform at specified efficiencies can be used as a cheap way to further learn about solar cells, solar systems and how they function as individual components and a whole.
Alternative Energy and design Books:
There are many ways that anyone can conserve energy and these books can help you discover ways you might not have thought of. Included in this subcategory are: "Fuel from Water" by Michael Peavey (a guide to hydrogen fuel technology which even contains diagrams), "Biodiesel" by Greg Pahl, "Natural Home Heating" by Greg Pahl, "The Natural House" by Daniel D. Chiras, "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Solar Power for your Home" by Dan Ramsey with David Hughes, and "The Solar House" by Daniel D. Chiras.
Solar Energy Books:
This selction of books related to Solar Energy are great sources for information on everything from the Solar Product market, to what you should know before you go solar, to how to go about building a solar home. Titles you will find in this subcategory include: "The Solar Electric House" by Steven J. Strong with William G. Scheller, "The Citizen Powered Energy Handbook" by Greg Pahl, "Going Solar" by Tomm Stanley, "Practical Photovoltaics" by Richard Komp PhD, "The Sun-Inspired House" by Debra Rucker Coleman, and more.
Wind Energy Books:
If you are in search of information about Wind Energy, our selection of Wind Energy Books is a great source. In this Subcategory you will find the latest information wind energy systems and learn about breakthroughs in wind power versatility, efficiency and economy. Some specific titles to be found within this subcategory include: "Wind Power" by Paul Gipe, and "Wind Energy Basics" by Paul Gipe.
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