Solar Power Your Home For Dummies

The bestselling alternative energy reference book in NorthAmerica--now in an updated edition Want to take advantage of solar power in your home? Whetheryou're looking to save on your energy costs by adding a fewsolar components or you want to build a solar-powered house fromthe ground up, Solar Power For Dummies, 2nd Edition takesthe mystery out of this energy source and shows you how to put itto work for you! This new edition gives you hands-on tips and techniques formaking your home more energy-efficient though solar power--andhelping the planet at the same time. Plus, you'll get all thelatest information on changes to federal, state, and localregulations, laws, and tax incentives that seek to make solar-poweradoption more feasible. * Expanded coverage of the technology that underpins full-scalesolar-power systems for the home * New small- and mid-sized solar products, projects, andapplications * Rik DeGunther is a design engineer who started his own energyconsulting firm Featuring ten of the easiest and cheapest DIY solar projects,Solar Power For Dummies, 2nd Edition is the fun and easy wayto meet your energy needs with this clean power source!