Install Your Own Solar Panels: Designing and Installing a Photovoltaic System to Power Your Home
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| Rating | : | 4.78 (873 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B01L83TSZ0 |
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| Number of Pages | : | 555 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-09-16 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
“Burdick and Schmidt cut through the jargon, electrical codes, and potential pitfalls to help anyone interested in solar power to do it themselves — safely, economically, and effectively.” — Dan Fink, professor in solar energy technology, Ecotech Institute “Explains solar energy with expertise, joy, and aplomb!” — Tim Olsen, president, Advanced Energy Systems LLC
This comprehensive DIY guide covers everything from assembling rooftop racking or building a ground-mount structure to setting up the electrical connections and making a battery bank for off-grid systems.. Labor and related costs account for more than half of the price of the average home solar installation. But homeowners can save thousands of dollars with this user-friendly manual, which follows the same process professional contractors use. Through detailed directions and step-by-step photos, veteran solar installer Joseph Burdick and seasoned builder Philip Schmidt teach you how to determine the size, placement, and type of installation you’ll need