The Solar Electric House: Energy for the Environmentally-Responsive, Energy-Independent Home

by Steven J. Strong, William G. Scheller

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. Solar electricity is the ideal source of power for an environmentally-responsive home where it’s a luxury residence or a rustic vacation retreat. With the right design, the sunlight that falls on your homesite will power your home. Your solar electric system can also be easily configured to provide on-site recharging of solar/electric vehicles allowing you to meet your transportation needs with renewable energy. The Solar Electric House will tell you everything you need to know to decide if photovoltaics are for you, Systems options and economics Stand-alone and utility interactive systems Descriptions of all key components How to determine your electricity requirements How to design a solar electric house

288 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1994

Reviews

[ADD · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good information. Although dated, the fundamentals presented in this book will serve me well in planning my retirement house. There were areas of the book that did not interest me very much, particularly regarding fossil-fuel powered backup generation, and stand-alone systems, but the whole discussion was "illuminating". :)

[Ian · Rating 3 out of 5]

Informative, but not the best book on the market