Solar Power Demystified: The Beginners Guide To Solar Power, Energy Independence And Lower Bills

by Lacho Pop MSE, Dimi Avram MSE

The book 'Solar Power The Beginners Guide To Solar Power, Energy Independence And Lower Bills’ introduces you to the world of solar electric panels and systems. 

It reveals you the reasons why photovoltaic solar panels are continuing to gain worldwide popularity and are becoming more important as a source of renewable energy.

You can see the question “To go or not to go solar?” discussed in its practical aspects.

Furthermore you are advised what kind of solar electric system you need and how to evaluate whether your home is ‘solar-ready’ or not.

You are also introduced to the basics of photovoltaics and to the main types of solar electric systems and their components.

The book is intended to provide basic information to everyone who makes first steps in the world of photovoltaics and needs the matter explained in an easy-to-understand and straightforward way.

The book is targeted to those who want to build solar power system for their home, cabin, RV, camper, boat or business.

The book

Photovoltaics in the world of renewable energyAdvantages of photovoltaics in a summaryWhy are photovoltaics continuing to gain worldwide popularity?Why is the cost of photovoltaics decreasing?Drawbacks of photovoltaicsWhat are the main applications of solar electric systems?To go or not to go solar – that is the question!Some issues to consider before going solar Why would you need a solar electric system?Don’t go solar before reading this!What kind of solar electric system do you need?How big solar electric system do you need?How to finance the cost of your solar electric system?Financial incentivesIs your building solar-ready?How to assess your location for solar resource?Why the condition of your roof does matterFree solar panels Solar power for business ownersEnergy efficiency above all How to improve the energy efficiency of your buildingThe basics of solar powerSolar electric systemsGrid-connected solar electric systemsStand-alone (off-grid) solar electric systemsAdvantages and drawbacks of stand-alone systems Why are off-grid systems attractive?Main applications of stand-alone solar electric systemsSelecting your solar vendorWhat to be careful about Grab the book and get started saving money on electricity and becoming energy independent now!

Genres: Nonfiction, Amazon, Self Help

155 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 5, 2015

Reviews

[Amyiw · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a good overview of solar panels. As it states, it is a beginners guide so if you already know a bit, but not quite enough, this might help but be boring in some places. It also starts off as a total rah! rah! solar! in the beginning. I didn't have a problem with that or the simplistic start. I did get information that I didn't know and am using parts of the book as a reference. Other information, I've researcher further on-line. This at least got me to what I needed know to look for and research.

BTW- look for solar coops in your area that band together to negotiate prices of the panels.

[Fromhold · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read, no filler!

Right to the point. Easy simple diagrams. The electrical part is easy for all. I know it written with non-electrical person in mind. He uses "C" for current but the label on the cell you buy might use "I" for current. I have been in electrical/electronic work for 30+ years; and I don't remember why the use "I" but the do. This book is easy to read. Follow the embedded links to get the extra details.

[Steven Hendrix · Rating 1 out of 5]

Disappointed

Very disappointed in this book. The first couple of chapters are a bad cheerleading session for solar power complete with bad science. I am already a fan based on real proven science and engineering. He does very little to deliver on the promise of the title. Even for free thisnwasna waste of my time bandwidth and electricity to read it.

[Don · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good Solar power information

This gives you a good look at solar power. You can use this book as a continuous resource. I would read this book if you are interested in learning about solar power.

[Christopher Warner · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good intro to solar setups

A great start for the curious reader who is considering putting in a solar system.
There is a lot to think about before you spend the money to put in a system.

[Thomas Boby Mathews · Rating 2 out of 5]

Tooo pestering publisher

Useless links took pestering to buy more books that are not needed. This is killing the reading spirit. Thank u for this opportunity.

[Karen Kemp · Rating 2 out of 5]

I'm reading this book now, and so far, the information seems okay (not great), but would it have been that hard to use an editor/proofreader? There are many places where his writing is confusing or just plain wrong ("The sun is practically an inexhaustible source of energy." Practically? When was the last time the sun was used up? "Every owner of a photovoltaic system contributes to the carbon dioxide pollution and global warming.") Please -- if you're going to write a book in English and it's not your native language, get help! When a reader gets hung up on the things that are worded poorly or that are just plain wrong, it takes away what good the book may have inside. I'm going to go ahead and finish reading it because we are starting to use solar, but I'm very disappointed in that aspect of this book.

[Judith D · Rating 4 out of 5]

I've read other books about solar power. This one gives you straight facts about Grid-tied and off-grid systems. It gives you basic facts about how to buy solar power. What kinds of systems are out there, and how to hire an installer. Other considerations includes are about local laws about solar power and some information about government perks. There is a list of references with the book as well. I thought the information was current and profitable.

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[Nada Sobhi · Rating 3 out of 5]

The book started out well but become boring and technical afterwards, which put me off.

I'll mention some quotable bits later.

[douglas low · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not great

This would be a good magazine article for a total novice. No depth at all.
Don't pay for it, it will take you about 10 min to read it.

[Gwen Fricker · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book is for someone who absolutely no clue what solar power is! If you have any notion about Solar Power......don't get this book.