E-Books →DIY Solar Projects for Beginners Small and Easy Projects to Whole-Home Systems That Use the Sun

Put the sun to work in your home with this updated and abridged version of the best-selling book,DIY Solar Projects. Similar to the previous edition, this new version offers small-scale, achievable solar projects that homeowners can build and install themselves. From cooking in solar ovens, to mounting solar panels on your roof, this book teaches how to take advantage of solar energy. It's all possible with relatively small investments andminimal DIY building experience.
You'll learn how to make:
Solar ovenSolar-powered security lightSolar water heaterSolar hot-air collector window mountWith clear instructions, tips, andstep-by-step color photosfor 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 withsolar electricity collection systems and integrating them into your primary power supplysystem. Excitement about home solar energy is exploding, andDIY Solar Projects for Beginnerssheds light on how you can get involved immediately.
This book also offers an extensive resource guide with links to tax-reducing, subsidy, andsupport programs on both a national and state-by-state level. With high energy costs and an environment that demands cleaner fuel sources, now is the time to introduce new,cost-saving solar projectsinto your home.