DIY Solar Projects for Beginners: Small and Easy Projects to Whole-Home Systems Use the Sun

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Learn how to make your own solar-powered appliances and additions to your home with clear step-by-step instructions.

Put the sun to work in your home with this updated and abridged version of the best-selling book,DIY Solar Projects. Similar to the previous edition, this new version offers small-scale, achievable solar projects that homeowners can build and install themselves. From cooking in solar ovens, to mounting solar panels on your roof, this book teaches how to take advantage of solar energy. It's all possible with relatively small investments andminimal DIY building experience.

You'll learn how to make:

Tool trailer with available AC-power (directly from the sun)Solar systems for marine craftsSolar-powered security lightSolar water heaterSolar hot-air collector window mountSolar lumber kilnSolar battery charging station
With clear instructions, tips, andstep-by-step color photosfor each project, this book takes the intimidation out of DIY solar builds. For those with more ambitious solar power plans, this updated edition contains information on outfitting your home withsolar electricity collection systems and integrating them into your primary power supplysystem. Excitement about home solar energy is exploding, andDIY Solar Projects for Beginnerssheds light on how you can get involved immediately.

This book also offers an extensive resource guide with links to tax-reducing, subsidy, andsupport programs on both a national and state-by-state level. With high energy costs and an environment that demands cleaner fuel sources, now is the time to introduce new,cost-saving solar projectsinto your home.

Author Bio

Eric Smith has worked for many years as a Home Improvement editor. He lives in St. Paul, Minnesota.