From the Book - Expanded 2nd ed.
The first modern solar cell
Generating electricity from the sun and wind. Why would you want a solar/wind electric system? ; Is this stuff legal
or safe? ; Riding her on electrons : electricity and solar cell basics ; You want batteries with that? ; Sizing your solar/wind electric system ; Where does everything go? ; Got wind? ; Let's talk money and system performance ; Any financial help our there? ; Permits and paperwork ; The nuts and bolts : what to look for, what to avoid ; Who does the solar/wind electric installation
Heating your home with nature's free energy. Using the sun's warmth to hear your home ; Get in hot water and love it ; Geothermal : capturing the heat beneath your feet
Appendix. Tips on appliances and energy conservation ; Energy consumption of appliances ; Wind map (U.S.) ; System sizing worksheet ; Solar irradiance U.S. maps (June and December) ; Solar array sizing worksheet ; State energy offices.
