DIY Solar Projects - Updated Edition

DIY Solar Projects - Updated Edition
Author: Eric Smith
Publisher:
Total Pages: 195
Release: 2017
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 1591866642

With clear instructions, tips, and step-by-step color photos for each project, this book takes the intimidation out of DIY solar builds. For those with more ambitious solar power plans, this updated edition contains information on outfitting your home with solar electricity collection systems and integrating them into your primary power supply system. Excitement about home solar energy is exploding, and DIY Solar Projects: Updated Edition sheds light on how you can get involved immediately.

DIY Solar Projects

DIY Solar Projects
Author: Eric Smith
Publisher: Creative Publishing International
Total Pages: 162
Release: 2011-10-01
Genre: House & Home
ISBN: 1610601939

Advances in solar technology have made many DIY-friendly products available to consumers, several of which will be hitting the market for the first time in 2011. These include solar water heaters, solar battery charging stations, solar powered lights, photovoltaic shingles that provide supplementary electricity, solar heat pumps, and solar panel kits that generate primary home electrical service. Among the step-by-step projects is a solar water heating system you can build and install yourself for under $1000; simple thermosyphon solar heat collectors for barns and outbuildings; or "heat grabbers" that you can fabricate for $50 in materials and position below a south-facing window to provide auxiliary winter heat.

HomeMade Modern

HomeMade Modern
Author: Ben Uyeda
Publisher: Running Press Adult
Total Pages: 218
Release: 2015-11-17
Genre: House & Home
ISBN: 0762455071

You can make the furniture you want at a fraction of the price of store-bought furniture. Not only will you save tons of money, but you'll also make environmentally sustainable pieces that are solidly built, using real materials like metal, wood, concrete, and other recycled ready-mades. The projects in this book don't require special skills, prior experience, or even a garage full of tools. You'll be walked step-by-step through the process of making furniture, from where to buy the materials (or where to scavenge) to how to make the most of the tools you own.

Solar Power for Beginners: A DIY Guide to Using Photovoltaic Solar Panels and More to Capture Energy for Your Home and Off the Grid for RVs, Vans

Solar Power for Beginners: A DIY Guide to Using Photovoltaic Solar Panels and More to Capture Energy for Your Home and Off the Grid for RVs, Vans
Author: Dion Rosser
Publisher:
Total Pages: 126
Release: 2021-09-18
Genre: House & Home
ISBN: 9781638181552

Take advantage of clean energy today and make a difference in the world! Are you curious about solar energy? Have you ever considered deploying a solar panel system for your household? Is a lack of basic knowledge and hidden factors holding you back? If yes, this book is the right resource for you. Solar energy is often misunderstood because it is a peculiar subject, especially when enthusiastic homemakers take it up as a DIY project. Since solar energy has diverse applications and uses, you can embark on various solar energy projects at home, but you need the right tools and proper knowledge to complete them successfully. That's what this book will cover. In addition, you'll: Learn the basics of solar energy, including the benefits and disadvantages Find out what a solar panel is and how it functions Explore various constituents of solar energy and learn the correct way to use them Discover the solar energy system and its components such as batteries, grids, and inverters Get your hands on some practical DIY solar projects and discover the right way to implement them successfully Determine an effective way to install your solar panel(s) at home Discover a fitting way to get solar power for your RV - and travel carefree Explore the applications and installation process of solar energy in cabins and open water Gain insights on solar energy conservation and how to implement it With the rising demand for clean and durable energy, solar power is increasingly gaining traction. It is time for you to consider this option too. Using solar energy to meet your power needs is a sustainable approach -and it can save you a lot of money in the long run. So, click the add to cart button and learn how to save money and save the environment with clean, renewable energy!

The Chinese Greenhouse

The Chinese Greenhouse
Author: Dan Chiras
Publisher: New Society Publishers
Total Pages: 469
Release: 2020-11-03
Genre: Gardening
ISBN: 177142317X

“A prescription for survival in this gorgeously illustrated and accessible guide to the future of farming.” —Albert Bates, author of The Biochar Solution Grow vegetables year-round in a greenhouse powered only by solar energy! Originally developed in China to feed millions, Chinese greenhouses are earth-sheltered, solar-heated, east-west oriented, intelligently glazed, and well-insulated. They have proven highly effective in growing warm-weather vegetables and fruits like green peppers and tomatoes in cold climates through fall, winter, and early spring using passive solar energy as the sole heat source. The Chinese Greenhouse is a full-color comprehensive guide to these passive solar greenhouses for self-sufficiency and growing year-round in soil or aquaponic grow beds with no additional heat. Coverage includes: How to design, build, and operate a Chinese greenhouse How to improve performance via short-term and long-term heat banking How to provide additional heat to make your greenhouse operate even more effectively How to cool the greenhouse during the summer. Become a more self-sufficient gardener, growing and harvesting a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables year-round, with your own Chinese greenhouse. “Wonderfully researched . . . brilliant.” —Jean-Martin Fortier, farmer and author of The Market Gardener, editor of Growers Magazine “Essential reading for pioneers of Chinese greenhouses.” —Pam Dawling, author of The Year-Round Hoophouse and Sustainable Market Farming “Every enthusiastic vegetable farmer dreams of this winter-growing miracle, and Dan shows how to do it.” —Shawna Coronado, author of 101 Organic Gardening Hacks

Diy Solar Power for Beginners

Diy Solar Power for Beginners
Author: D. I. Y. SOURCE
Publisher:
Total Pages: 280
Release: 2021-09-27
Genre:
ISBN:

Imagine if you could cut your electricity bill in half by adding a solar setup to your house. Now what if I said you could design and install your DIY solar power system and escape the labor costs? Tendency toward off grid living and homesteading, along with high electricity costs, has raised the demand for solar power, utilizing solar energy with no greenhouse gas production. Since available information in this regard is incomplete or complicated, DIY SOURCE BOOKS has prepared a practical guide on how to set up DIY solar power off grid and grid tied systems. We have worked closely with experienced solar industry contractors and engineers to provide a reader-friendly guide and make your off grid life less expensive. Whether you know electricity or not, DIY Solar Power for Beginners will guide you in customizing your grid connected photovoltaic system as well as battery backed, hybrid, and off grid solar power systems. By using practical examples and step-by-step instructions, we will walk you through the whole process of powering, including calculating your electricity needs, selecting, and connecting your solar panels and other components. This solar blueprint uses a pragmatic approach and emphasizes the essentials, while covering the details about assembling an on and off grid power system. By reading this guide, you will be able to do it yourself; however, if you need to hire a contractor, you will know what to expect from them. In this solar power DIY guide you will discover: Direct hyperlinks to check local permits and purchase solar equipment. Pros and cons of different types of solar powered systems, and guides to choose the proper one. Beginner friendly guide on essential electricity rules and circuits. How to use the installation tools. How photovoltaic solar cells and panels function. Grid tied and off grid solar power simplified formula to calculate your electricity needs and power consumption. How to size your roof for grid tied and off the grid solar power system components. How to mount and connect solar rails and panels. How to size and select the proper charge controller for your grid connected and off grid power system. How lead acid, lithium ion battery and DIY lithium battery work and how to size a battery for your off grid survival. How inverters function and a straightforward formula to select the proper grid tied and off grid inverter. Easy-to-understand instructions on how to use correct wire size, connectors, and safety devices. How to avoid common solar mistakes and tips for your system maintenance. Whether you want to power your small workshop, invest in solar to skip the electricity bills, or live a self-sufficient life in your off grid homestead, this companion provides the essentials for your solar journey. Each journey begins with the first step. To start your DIY project, take your step today, scroll up and get your copy of the book NOW.

DIY Solar Projects

DIY Solar Projects
Author: Eric Smith
Publisher: Cool Springs Press
Total Pages: 162
Release: 2011-10-01
Genre: House & Home
ISBN: 1589236033

Advances in solar technology have made many DIY-friendly products available to consumers, several of which will be hitting the market for the first time in 2011. These include solar water heaters, solar battery charging stations, solar powered lights, photovoltaic shingles that provide supplementary electricity, solar heat pumps, and solar panel kits that generate primary home electrical service. Among the step-by-step projects is a solar water heating system you can build and install yourself for under $1000; simple thermosyphon solar heat collectors for barns and outbuildings; or "heat grabbers" that you can fabricate for $50 in materials and position below a south-facing window to provide auxiliary winter heat.

Newbie Handbook for DIY Solar Projects

Newbie Handbook for DIY Solar Projects
Author: Jesse Wilson
Publisher: Independently Published
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2023-10-25
Genre:
ISBN:

By "solar power," we imply the formation of electricity or thermal energy from the sun's beams. Solar energy, which utilizes the sun's rays to produce electricity or heat, is a pure and reliable source of energy. Solar power is generated using solar panels or solar thermal collectors to capture the sun's radiant energy. Photovoltaic (PV) solar panels are installed to harness the energy of the sun. In these panels, semiconducting materials, such as silicon, absorb photons from the sun and release electrons to generate electricity. Solar panels can either provide immediate power to electronic devices or reserve excess energy in batteries for later use. On the other hand, solar thermal systems can be utilized to heat a building or generate energy. The vast majority of solar thermal systems employ mirrors or lenses to concentrate sunlight onto a receiver, which then uses the heat from the concentrated beams to power an electrical generator. The heat can either be utilized directly to preheat water or a structure, or it can be converted into steam to power a turbine. Due to the absence of greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution during operation, solar power is considered a sustainable and pure energy source. It is beneficial for reducing the use of fossil fuels, which helps reduce global warming. Rooftops, solar farms, and even space-based solar power stations are all viable locations for installing solar energy systems.

Solar Power DIY Handbook

Solar Power DIY Handbook
Author: Baiano Reeves
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 80
Release: 2018-05-27
Genre:
ISBN: 9781720431640

Solar power DIY handbook is loaded with much useful content and is an excellent guide on how one can choose, decide and install efficient and reliable solar power in one's home. It's also great for professional installers who haven't mastered installation as it outlines the necessary steps to follow. The entire book is divided into 15 chapters. The fore chapter discusses the basics of electricity and the electrical components including resistors, capacitors, transistors, diodes, and inductors. The latter chapters address the theory about solar energy, the solar cell and the photovoltaic effect and how it produces electricity. It explains how small solar cells are bundled together to form a solar module and how several modules are clustered to form a panel. You need this handbook.