{"product_id":"solar-power-for-dummies-paperback-softback-9781394382798","title":"Solar Power For Dummies (Paperback \/ softback) 9781394382798","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eSolar Power For Dummies\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eAlly Stone (Author), Rik DeGunther (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781394382798, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 30 April 2026\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e320 pages\u003cbr\u003e23.1 x 18.8 x 2.3 cm, 0.431 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSave money (and the planet!) with this hands-on and timely guide to solar power for residential and commercial use\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for an easy-to-follow introduction to solar energy? \u003ci\u003eSolar Power For Dummies \u003c\/i\u003ewalks 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou’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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eEvaluate your solar potential and design your system\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNavigate federal regulations and tax incentives\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLook to the future with totally new technologies like space-based solar energy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerfect 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—\u003ci\u003eSolar Power For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Here Comes the Sun 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Solar Power in Today’s Energy Transition 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Understanding Your Energy Use 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Pondering How the Sun Powers Our World 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Investing in Residential Solar: Powering Your Home 49\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Deciding Whether Solar Power Is Right for Your Home 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Making Your Home More Energy Efficient 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Getting the Gist of How Installation Works 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Paying for Solar at Home 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Living with Solar 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Going off the Grid 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Examining Commercial and Industrial Solar Projects 133\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Seeing Why Businesses Go Solar 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Enhancing the Power System You Have 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Choosing Financing and Ownership Options. 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: Utility-Scale Solar: Powering the Grid 171\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Describing Solar Power at Utility-Scale 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Following the Journey of a Project 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Finding Out Who Buys the Power 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: Seeing What’s Next for Solar: The Future Is Bright. 209\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Establishing Space-Based Solar Power 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Charging Batteries and Beyond: Storing the Sun 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18: The Future of Solar Cells 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 19: Making Solar Smart with Software 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 6: The Part of Tens 253\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 20: Ten Smart Moves before Adopting Solar 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 21: Ten of the Best Benefits of Going Solar 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 22: Ten Misconceptions about Solar Power 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary 279\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 285\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Electronics \u0026amp; communications engineering [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Electronics \u0026amp; communications engineering\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Electronics%20\u0026amp;%20communications%20engineering%20%5BTJ%5D%22\"\u003eTJ\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"For Dummies","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52453438390552,"sku":"9781394382798","price":15.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781394382798.jpg?v=1785284427","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/solar-power-for-dummies-paperback-softback-9781394382798","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}