{"product_id":"power-from-the-sun-dan-chiras-9780865718296","title":"Power from the Sun - 2nd Edition: A Practical Guide to Solar Electricity - Revised 2nd Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom the author of \u003cem\u003eThe Homeowner's Guide to Renewable Energy\u003c\/em\u003e, an easy guide to solar electricity--everything you need to power your home or small business. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWritten for the individual or business layman, this is the fully revised and updated guide for generating solar electricity. Practical and accessible, it provides a basic understanding of electricity, wiring, and solar energy. The book guides the reader through assessing your solar electricity site and determining the type of solar system needed for to generate solar electricity, providing you with a solid understanding of grid-tied and off-grid systems, along with important guidelines on installation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePower from the Sun, 2nd Edition\u003c\/em\u003e, discusses types of photovoltaic and photovoltaic solar energy systems, and includes comprehensive information on recent changes and improvements in PV modules, charge controllers, inverters, batteries, generators, and net metering policies. It offers an excellent overview of the many options available as a guide for generating solar electricity, allowing you to make the best choices for your individual situation during the design, installation, and operation of a solar energy system. This is the definitive layman's guide for homeowners, business owners, installers, architects, and just about anyone interested in generating solar electricity to lower energy bills and achieve greater independence through solar energy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Dan Chiras is as reliable as a Swiss watch--once again he's created a text that's as accessible as it is informative.\"--Ann Edminster, author of \u003cem\u003eEnergy Free: Homes for a Small Planet \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Chiras makes it as easy as possible for you to affect your own transition away from fossil fuel dependence.\"--Bruce King, PE Director, Ecological Building Network, and author of \u003cem\u003eThe New Carbon Architecture\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Dan Chiras\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0865718296\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780865718296\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e New Society Publishers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/05\/2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 320\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.50lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.80h x 7.90w x 0.80d","brand":"Dan Chiras","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44761048776959,"sku":"9780865718296","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_39ea4943-b535-4c28-9d99-ddab61041ad3.jpg?v=1706680226","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/power-from-the-sun-dan-chiras-9780865718296","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}