WIND POWER is the fastest-growing source of energy in the world, and by the year 2020 it is projected to supply at least 12% of global electrical demand.Wind Power Basics provides a clear understandi
Energy bills have skyrocketed in the United States, and traditional energy sources can be as damaging to the environment as they are to your pocketbook. The Homeowner's Guide to Renewable Energy will
Explains the concepts, components, and principles of solar electricity and residential electric systems, covering topics such as the Sun's energy, hybrid systems, energy needs assessment, financial in
Written for the layman, this is the fully revised and updated guide for individuals and businesses interested in generating their own electricity using the Sun. Practical and accessible, it provides a
The completely revised and updated comprehensive guide to small wind energy systemsSkyrocketing energy costs and constant reminders of the impacts of conventional energy sources are making homeowners
Having written about residential renewable energy and solar energy, Colorado-based Chiras here turns to the other main alternative source for the small-scale generation of electricity. He keeps in min
As fossil fuel supplies dwindle, home heating will be one of the major challenges in temperate and cold climates in upcoming years. The reserves of natural gas used to heat the majority of North Ameri
Easy-to-understand, accurate, and comprehensive, this is the guide for anyone interested in installing a solar electric system.Power from the Sun provides a basic understanding of electricity, solar e
Grow vegetables year-round in a greenhouse powered only by solar energy Originally developed in China to feed millions, Chinese greenhouses are earth-sheltered, solar-heated, east-west oriented, intel
