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| There are a variety of renewable
energy resources availabe through Amazon.com. The following books
are recommended by ETA Engineering and can be purchased on-line by
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From Space to Earth: The Story of Solar Electricity
by John Perlin
"John
Perlin's new book was a delight to read. [It] is the most
exciting, down-to-earth book that I have read on the subject.
His insightful prose lets the essence of photovoltaics come
alive. This book should be required reading for all persons,
at all levels, in the photovoltaics industry! A treasure."
- Photovoltaic News, August 1999, Paul Maycock
Order this book from Amazon.com!
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The
Solar Electric House
by Steven Strong
The Solar Electric House gives readers a good background on the fundementals
of photovoltaics - converting sunlight into electricity by
using solar cells. It also covers the basics of designing
an appropriate system to meet the homeowners power requirements.
Order this book from Amazon.com!
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Wind
Power for Home and Business: Renewable Energy for the 1990's
and Beyond
by Paul Gipe
New wind
machines are powerful, efficient, and inexpensive in the long
run. A complete reference on all aspects of modern (post 1970's)
wind energy machines for homes and businesses. This book explains
how to measure the wind, how to estimate output from typical
wind turbines, and how to safely install and operate a small
wind power system.
Order this book from Amazon.com!
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Solar
Energy: Today's Technologies for a Sustainable Future
Edited by Maureen
McIntyre
A one-stop
source for information on the latest developments in solar
energy technologies. From generating electricity to heating
and cooling homes, solar energy is the environmentally friendly
power option. Edited for an informed, but non-technical, audience
concerned about the environmental, economic, health, and national
security implications of our current energy consumption habits.
Order this book from Amazon.com!
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The Passive
Solar Design & Construction Handbook
By Steven Winter Associates, edited by Michael
J. Crosbie
An unbeatable
guide for architects and building contractors who want to
satisfy the growing demand for passive solar residential design
by adapting standard building practices to passive solar applications.
Completely revised, this book supplies detailed step-by-step
information on construction details/components, regional issues,
energy analysis, thermal storage, sunspaces and more. A "whole
house" approach is emphasized.
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