Off Grid Solar, a reference guide for builders of solar and battery projects.
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“Off Grid Solar is a great starter book for anyone who wants a better understanding of solar energy in general and the potential of "off grid" solar systems specifically. It can also be used as a guide on how to install both the solar panels needed to capture sunlight and the batteries required to store and disperse the retained energy.”
Off Grid Solar a reference guide for builders of solar and battery projects.
Written with a DIY mindset, this book establishes a familiarity with off grid equipment, such as solar panels, charge controllers, inverters, and battery systems.
This book will help the reader make better decisions using a step-by-step process to build the right energy system for their needs.
Are you a self-reliant builder who is ready to become energy independent?
Are you an inquisitive builder who wants to know how solar energy can power your life indefinitely?
No need to trust the sales representative for a solar installer, now they can understand their technology needs and make better decisions.
What people are saying:
"One of the best Solar Energy books of all time"
– BookAuthority, as featured on…
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In a recent Outside Magazine article, Alex Honnold, the free solo climber, has Off Grid Solar on his current reading list. He’s reading it because he wants to add solar to his van!
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“This is one of the first books on solar that I personally read and it has become required reading for our employees.”
Available in English and Spanish in paperback and eBook:
The first and only book to focus on:
Off Grid solar only, eliminating the confusion of grid-tied systems
Future technologies, such as Lithium-Ion batteries, Battery Management Systems, Microgrids, and Off Grid Battery Inverters
Global audience, using internationally recognized codes and standards
What has changed between the first and second edition?
I've added about 25 more pages to the original book. I've updating figures and made the book more useful for learning about solar, lead acid and lithium batteries. Some of those changes are:
Expanded on Batteries
Pricing comparisons
New Battery Chemistries
Problems with Cobalt supply chain
Improved BMS details
Second life and Repurposing used cells
New Microgrid section
Expanded on Inverters
Expanded on Generators
Improved Structural Design, Building/Electrical Code Compliance
Fixed typo errors (sorry about that!)
Temp coefficient calculation for open circuit voltage
Battery voltage expectations for sealed vs. flooded
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