The Physics of Solar Cells (Properties of Semiconductor Materials) (Paperback)

The Physics of Solar Cells (Properties of Semiconductor Materials)

Review

Nelson's obvious experience in lecturing on solar cells has made this book a most useful and recommendable reading. -- Hans J Queisser, Max-Planck-Institute of Solid-State Research, Stuttgart, GermanyPhotovoltaics will play an increasingly important role in a future low-carbon energy economy. Jenny Nelson has provided a splendidly clear, concise and readable account of the basic semiconductor physics of the solar cell, complete with student exercises (Read More.....)

The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Solar Power for Your Home, 3rd Edition (Paperback)

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Solar Power for Your Home, 3rd Edition

All the power you need is already there. This third edition helps readers understand the basics of solar (photovoltaic) power and explore whether it makes sense for them, what their options are, and what's involved with installing various on- and off-grid systems. •Solar power is a $3 billion industry, and it's poised to grow to $39 billion by 2014 •By 2011, the United States will surpass Germany as the largest market for solar power products

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Power from the Sun: A Practical Guide to Solar Electricity (Paperback)

Power from the Sun: A Practical Guide to Solar Electricity

Easy-to-understand, accurate, and comprehensive, this is the guide for anyone interested in installing a solar electric system. Power from the Sun provides a basic understanding of electricity, solar energy and the sun, and solar site assessment. It discusses the types of photovoltaics (PVs) and PV systems, advances in PVs, charge controllers, inverters, batteries, and generators, as well as the installation and maintenance of a PV system. This book is written for the layperson (Read More.....)

The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Solar Power for your Home, 2nd Edition (Paperback)

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Solar Power for your Home, 2nd Edition

The perfect source for solar power—fully illustrated. Solar Power (photovoltaics) is now a one-billion-dollar industry, and it’s poised to grow rapidly in the near future as more pressure is placed on limited fossil fuel resources and as advances in solar technology drive down the costs of residential solar systems. This book helps readers understand the basics of solar power and other renewable energy sources, explore whether solar power makes sense for them, what (Read More.....)

Solar Power Your Home For Dummies (For Dummies (Home & Garden)) (Paperback)

Solar Power Your Home For Dummies (For Dummies (Home & Garden))

The bestselling alternative energy reference book in North America?now in an updated edition Want to take advantage of solar power in your home? Whether you?re looking to save on your energy costs by adding a few solar components or you want to build a solar-powered house from the ground up, Solar Power For Dummies, 2nd Edition takes the mystery out of this energy source and shows you how to put it to work for you! This new edition gives you hands-on tips and tech (Read More.....)

Alternative Energy For Dummies (Paperback)

Alternative Energy For Dummies

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"...this book really does offer a comprehensive picture of the possible future of energy...well priced." (UK-Energy-Saving.com, August 6th 2009)

Get the truth about alternative energy and make it part of your life Want to utilize cleaner, greener types of energy? This plain-English guide clearly explains the popular forms of alternative energy that you can use in your home, your car, and more. Separating myth from fact, this resource explores the (Read More.....)