Solar Electricity Basics - Revised and Updated 2nd Edition

<p><strong>A guide to choosing and using solar electricity systems from the man who launched a thousand rooftop solar arrays . . . the essential go-to manual (John D. Ivanko and Lisa Kivirist coauthors of <em>ECOpreneuring</em>). </strong></p> <p>As we look for safer more economical and more sustainable ways to meet our needs for electricity--and as more and more electric cars hit the road--solar has become an increasingly popular option. With <em>Solar Electricity Basics</em> renewable energy expert Dan Chiras offers a concise and up-to-date guide covering all the essentials. It explores: </p> <ul><li>How to size cost and choose the right system including off-grid vs. grid-tied vs. grid-tied with battery backup</li> <li>Where to mount a system for maximum performance</li> <li>What type of modules and inverters to buy</li> <li>How to install and maintain batteries</li> <li>Cost vs. benefit for solar electric systems</li> <li>How to connect to the grid and what type of net metering your area offers</li> </ul> <p><em>Solar Electricity Basics </em>is an indispensable guide for homeowners business owners builders and students for figuring out solar electricity quickly and easily.</p>