Includes bibliographical references (p. 152) and index.
Contents
Introduction. A look into the future -- Solar electricity. The solar-powered home -- Assembling a solar electric system -- Mounting solar panels -- Stand alone solar light system -- Solar-powered security light -- Solar heat. Collecting the heat of the sun -- Solar oven -- Solar water heaters -- Solar hot air collector, window mount -- Hot air collector, roof mount -- Solar still -- Solar lumber kiln.
Summary
"Provides homeowners with do-it-yourself information on building and installing a wide variety of solar projects for use in the home. Projects include water heaters, lights, heat pumps, charging stations and supplemental electricity"-- Provided by publisher.
