11 results for "The Solar Electric House" between $1.00 and $700.00

The author has designed over 100 photovoltaic systems, including the world's first solar electric neighborhood. His book covers all aspects of photovoltaic from the history and economics of solar power to the nuts and bolts of panels, balance- of- systems equipment, system sizing, installation, utility-interties, stand-alone PV systems, and wiring. Extensively illustrated, this book will tell you everything you need to know in order to decide if photovoltaics are a good energy choice for your home.

Solar electricity is the direct conversion of sunlight into electricity by solar photovoltaic cells. It is a truly elegant means of producing electricity on site, allowing you to take control of your energy destiny and create your own lifestyle without concern for energy supply or environmental harm. No pollution, no by-products, no depletion of resources, these solid-state devices simply make electricity out of sunlight.

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Product Description The Solar Electric House will tell you everything you need to know to decide if photovoltaics are for you, including: systems options and economics; how to determine your electricity requirements; stand-alone and utility-interactive systems; and how to design a solar electric house.

Starter Kit for a Solar Powered Science Fair Project Build an environmentally friendly miniature house with working appliances. This kit, ideal for any classroom or science fair project, provides the main components to power a solar ceiling fan and light bulb. You construct the house from the included blueprint using the kit's solar panels and materials you provide. When completed, the house is a working demonstration of solar thermal, solar energy, and photovoltaic power. Includes two working panels...

lights. stereo receiver, CD/DVD player. TV. computer, printer/scanner, and satellite modem. coffee pot and coffee bean grinder. microwave oven. vacuum cleaner small refrigerator. 1/2 horse power pump to bring water to our house from the storage tank. power tools. small electric concrete mixer to build the foundations for the greenhouse and straw bale house and mix earthen plaster and lime plaster for the house. and other things...