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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Solar Power for Your Home
 
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Demand for solar power has grown consistently by 20 to 25% per annum over the past 20 years. In the past few years this rate has actually climbed to 40%. Why? Advances in solar cells, lower costs of using solar power, unpredictable utility rates, consumer frustration with the lack of utility choices, and environmental issues have all converged to create a renewed interest in and rising demand for solar power. Over 25 states, and many more municipalities, are now offering tax and utility credits to those who use solar energy. The Complete Idiot's GuideA (R) to Solar Power for Your Home will show average readers how to generate their own electricity with solar panels. The book will cover everything short of how to physically install solar panels-something that should be left to the experts.

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Good intro to solar power
 
Review Date: June 10, 2008
Reviewer: Futon Customer, United States
I had tried to learn about solar power online, but quickly got lost by wattage, amperes, voltage, batteries, inverters, etc. Then I purchased this book, and it cleared it all up for me! I wish I had just picked the book up first. It was a great intro to solar power (and it also covers solar heating, passive solar, solar landscaping, and even a little on wind and water power too). Highly recommended for those needing an introduction!
for 3 yr olds only
 
Review Date: February 16, 2008
Reviewer: Jeff W. Brooks, watertown ct
This book was a complete waste of money and covered vague basic facts about solar. Not for any body wanting to learn do it your self installs or solar applications. I learned more in elementary school about solar power than this book had in it. A complete waste. Guess I am an idiot for buying it.
Ok...but most of the information can be found for free....
 
Review Date: July 15, 2007
Reviewer: Peter Feige, Charlotte, NC United States
I was really hoping this book would have a little bit mor "meat" to it, but unfortunantly, it merely repeated all the information I found doing free web searches. What I was looking for was a more nuts and bolts book and this is a very generic overview. For example, the chapter on installing solar panels is only 4 pages long and has no diagrams or actual installation tips. The chapter only said to consult a reputable electrician. Um, I kinda already knew that.....
Good Introduction
 
Review Date: March 20, 2006
Reviewer: M. Ripley, Sault Sainte Marie, MI USA
This is a good introduction into solar technology for the home. The problem is that this technology is changing so rapidly that any book is quickly out of date.
Exellent
 
Review Date: March 10, 2006
Reviewer: A. Crowe, new zealand
A truely great book and everybody should read it.
Written in easy style and full of information
With energy crisis coming up we all need the information in this book, it is so good I bought a second copy for my friends.

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