Solar Education

Workshops and courses on solar system design and installa-tion can be found at many universities and community colleges. In addition, Solar Energy International (SEI) offers courses on solar and radiant heating systems, grid-tied PV systems, advanced PV installation, and renewable energy for rural villages. Classes are held in the U.S. and foreign countries as well as online. For more information, visit www.solarenergy.org
 

The Complete Idiot’s Guide to

Solar Power For Your Home

(Third Edition)

by Dan Ramsey and David Hughes

Table of Contents

Part 1: Solar Basics

1 Looking into the Sun

2 Solar Power Incentives and Paybacks

3 Financing Your Solar Home

4 Building Your New Solar Home

5 Retrofitting Your Home for Solar Power

6 Solar Landscaping Savings

Part 2: Solar Energy Solutions

7 Solar Electric Generation and Storage

8 Wind and Water Power

9 Solar Water Heating

10 Solar Space Heating

Part 3: Solar Power Systems

11 Supplemental Power Systems

12 Grid-Tie Systems

13 Off-Grid Systems

14 Emergency Power Systems

15 Portable Power Systems

Part 4: Solar Power Projects

16 Buying Solar Systems and Components

17 Hiring the Brightest Solar Contractor

18 Installing Your Solar Power System

19 Maintaining Your Solar Power System

Appendixes

A Estimating Your Home's Energy Needs

B Fifty Ways to Cut Your Home Energy Bills Right Now!

C Solar Glossary

D Solar Resources

Index
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