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Solar Power For Dummies
Ally Stone (Author), Rik DeGunther (Author)
9781394382798, Wiley
Paperback / softback, published 30 April 2026
320 pages
23.1 x 18.8 x 2.3 cm, 0.431 kg
Save money (and the planet!) with this hands-on and timely guide to solar power for residential and commercial use Looking for an easy-to-follow introduction to solar energy? Solar Power For Dummies walks you through the differences between residential, commercial, and utility-scale systems, as well as the latest advancements in solar panel technology and energy storage solutions that create new opportunities and applications for consumers and businesses. You’ll learn all about how to navigate the latest permitting processes for installing solar panels in your home. You’ll also discover how solar power can help you guard against grid instability and generate financial savings while reducing your carbon footprint. Inside: Perfect for homeowners interested in the financial and environmental benefits created by incorporating solar energy into their homes—as well as for those who just want to learn more about the awesome potential of our sun—Solar Power For Dummies is an approachable reference to the benefits, processes, financial implications, and installation options you need to understand before you take advantage of this exciting energy technology.
Introduction 1 Part 1: Here Comes the Sun 5 Chapter 1: Solar Power in Today’s Energy Transition 7 Chapter 2: Understanding Your Energy Use 19 Chapter 3: Pondering How the Sun Powers Our World 35 Part 2: Investing in Residential Solar: Powering Your Home 49 Chapter 4: Deciding Whether Solar Power Is Right for Your Home 51 Chapter 5: Making Your Home More Energy Efficient 67 Chapter 6: Getting the Gist of How Installation Works 81 Chapter 7: Paying for Solar at Home 95 Chapter 8: Living with Solar 107 Chapter 9: Going off the Grid 117 Part 3: Examining Commercial and Industrial Solar Projects 133 Chapter 10: Seeing Why Businesses Go Solar 135 Chapter 11: Enhancing the Power System You Have 145 Chapter 12: Choosing Financing and Ownership Options. 157 Part 4: Utility-Scale Solar: Powering the Grid 171 Chapter 13: Describing Solar Power at Utility-Scale 173 Chapter 14: Following the Journey of a Project 183 Chapter 15: Finding Out Who Buys the Power 199 Part 5: Seeing What’s Next for Solar: The Future Is Bright. 209 Chapter 16: Establishing Space-Based Solar Power 211 Chapter 17: Charging Batteries and Beyond: Storing the Sun 221 Chapter 18: The Future of Solar Cells 235 Chapter 19: Making Solar Smart with Software 247 Part 6: The Part of Tens 253 Chapter 20: Ten Smart Moves before Adopting Solar 255 Chapter 21: Ten of the Best Benefits of Going Solar 263 Chapter 22: Ten Misconceptions about Solar Power 271 Glossary 279 Index 285
Subject Areas: Electronics & communications engineering [TJ]
