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3) Solar energy
Author
Pub. Date
2017.
Description
The sun, responsible for life on our planet, is a valuable clean energy source that can lessen our dependence on fossil fuels. With color photos, a glossary, and simple text, this book explains how solar panels work, what passive solar power is, and how the sun can be used to make electricity. Young readers will be excited to learn more about renewable energy.
4) Photovoltaics: design and installation manual : renewable energy education for a sustainable future
Pub. Date
[2004]
Description
This book contains an overview of photovoltaic electricity, and a detailed description of PV system components, including PV modules, batteries, controllers and inverters.
6) Solar power
Author
Pub. Date
[2014]
Description
"An examination of the ways in which the sun has historically been used as an energy source and how current and future energy demands are changing its technical applications and efficiency levels"--Provided by publisher.
Pub. Date
2005
Description
Nobel Laureates Walter Kohn and Alan Heeger present a new documentary on solar electricity for the 2005-2006 classroom. Consists of 2 films on a single DVD: the power of the sun; The science of the silicon solar cell, an animated educational film for 12th grade high school students or freshman college/university students. The power of the sun, designed for the general public, tells the story of Photovoltaics-light, its history and science, implementation...
Author
Pub. Date
[2019]
Description
"Drawing on case studies and information collected over the past decade, Solar Power tells a story about the social and environmental considerations for scaling solar power. The book articulates a vision for a more sustainable and just solar industry. While decarbonizing electricity systems with clean, solar power will have tremendous social and environmental benefits, scaling solar industries for electricity will have impacts from global supply chains...
Author
Pub. Date
2017.
Description
Learn how to make your own solar-powered appliances and additions to your home with this updated edition of DIY Solar Projects!Put the sun to work in your home with the new, expanded edition of the popular 2011 title DIY Solar Projects. Like the original, this edition 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...
Pub. Date
c2005
Description
A detailed and comprehensive presentation on the design and construction of a straw bale home. Topics include straw bale walls, post-and-beam framing, adobe thermal mass walls, passive heating and cooling, rubble trench foundations, roof framing and inuslation, concrete floors, radiant floor heat, earth plasters for walls, electrical wiring, rainwater cisterns, design and aesthetics, green building materials, and more.