Solar Energy Books

With rising energy costs and growing concerns about the environment people are becoming very interested in renewable energy. What was once a curiosity for most of us has suddenly become a very popular topic of conversation and there are now many books promoting solar and wind energy as a solution to high energy costs and global warming.

Green DIY Energy is a complete do it yourself guide for those interested in learning how to build their own solar and wind energy systems. This is an easy to follow manual detailing step by step how to construct solar energy systems and wind turbines to eliminate or reduce electric bills.

Solar Power Your Home For Dummies

Photovoltaics: Design and Installation Manual

The Renewable Energy Handbook: A Guide to Rural Energy Independence, Off-Grid and Sustainable Living

Got Sun? Go Solar: Get Free Renewable Energy to Power Your Grid-Tied Home

Energy Efficient Homes

Solar, wind, and other renewable sources of energy can supplement your energy supply in whole or in part. But, wouldn’t it be great if you were able to do something that would allow you to get the same amount of benefit for a fraction of the cost or time required to install these other energy sources?

How? This is the question that many people are asking because everyone is programmed to believe that turning down the thermostat so that you freeze in your own home and adding a thin layer of insulation to your water heater are the smart things to do!

But you’re not interested in anything that takes a lot of time, money or effort. Peter Lindemann has been educating thousands of people over the years in various methods that save on home energy.

Solar Water Heaters

Solar water heaters have been used for hundreds of years and is not a new technology. DIY Solar Water Heater is a 90 page do it yourself guide for homeowners which illustrates how to construct a solar water heater. The book provides several easy to follow plans so you can select the one that best suits your requirements. Buying a manufactured solar water heater will cost over a thousand dollars. Using the materials in this manual will cost less than 70 dollars and the payback on your investment may be as little as a couple of months compared to a couple of years for commercial equipment.

Solar Water Heating: A Comprehensive Guide to Solar Water and Space Heating Systems (Mother Earth News Wiser Living Series)

Solar Heating and Cooling

The Solar House: Passive Heating and Cooling

Eco Friendly Books

Living Like Ed: A Guide to the Eco-Friendly Life

Natural Remodelling for the Not-So-Green House: Bringing Your Home into Harmony with Nature (Natural Home & Garden)

Solar Oven and Food Dehydrator Books

Cooking with Sunshine: The Complete Guide to Solar Cuisine with 150 Easy Sun-Cooked Recipes

The Solar Food Dryer: How to Make and Use Your Own Low-Cost, High Performance, Sun-Powered Food Dehydrator

Home and Greenhouse Construction

Serious Straw Bale: A Home Construction Guide for All Climates (Real Goods Solar Living Book)

The Earth Sheltered Solar Greenhouse Book