Explains solar energy and its use in solar water heaters, heat pumps, cookers, water distillers, and controlled photosynthesis. Includes simple experiments testing new solar energy theories.
"Discusses how we get energy from the sun, how it can be effectively harnessed and used, and ways solar power could be used in the future"--Provided by publisher.
A homeowner's guide to solar electricity that explains the theoretical, practical, and economic aspects of installing a solar energy system and discusses system maintenance, permits, costs and financial incentives, and related topics.