by Rex A. Ewing.

Be your own power company and let Mother Nature provide the energy! By investing in affordable, new technologies you can join the thousands of homeowners who get free electricity from the sun, wind, and water.
In this updated second edition of Power With Nature, you'll learn how easy it is to use renewable energy to become self-sufficient and live well anywhere. 160 pages. by Joel Davidson


An expanded and revised version of the popular "PV Bible" by one of the pioneers in PV system design. Covers planning, installation, and maintenance of your system. Includes detailed information on system components, wiring, testing, safety codes, sizing and examples. Over 100 photos. Includes a short course in electricity. 404 pages by the Rahus Institute



This textbook explores solar energy using over 250 pictures, charts and diagrams, and includes 15 solar power projects for beginning to advanced students. Topics covered include: Solar orientation through the seasons Principles of energy and heat transfer Passive solar heating and cooling Heating water with the sun Cooking with sunlight Solar electricity Historical references and interesting solar energy facts 15 Projects are included. Cereal Box Sundial, Sun Angle Tool, Ice Cube Meltdown, Save That Ice Cube, Solar Pizza Box Cooker, Shoebox Cooker, Shoebox Solar Water Heater, Shoebox Solar Home, Custom Solar Home Model, Read Your Electric Meter, Light Bulb Savings, Series and Parallel Circuits, Turn on the Radio, Solar Race Car Model, Solar Power Monitor. by Paul Jeffery Fowler

This is good information for anyone thinking about putting together a PV - powered home. It starts with a few pages about basic electricity and goes on to talk about PV modules, controls, batteries and inverters. Topics include equipment purchases, maintenance, installation, lighting protection and some helpful info on the electrical codes. 182 pages by Michael Potts.

This is the latest book to be published on the subject of living with an alternative power system for your home. It includes in-depth interviews with people who live with these systems, as well as many photographs of systems. Provides a good overview for someone considering investing in an independent energy system. 300 pages. by Tom Lane.
Finally, a definitive how-to book for installing and maintaining high-performance and low-maintenance solar hot water systems. This landmark book describes all the popular SHW systems, including: drainback, closed loop glycol, open loop, passive ICS and thermosyphon, solar pool heating, and much more. 192 pages.by David Smead and Ruth Ishihara


This new book of wiring details with system schematics and troubleshooting information is now available. Chapters cover the history of electricity from 600 BC to the modern age, DC electricity, DC magnetics, AC electricity, electrical loads, charging sources, batteries, wiring practices, system components, tools, and troubleshooting. Contains a section detailing system instrumentation. 243 pagesby Steven J. Strong


Everything you need to know to design and install your own solar electric power system, including: system options and economics, comparison of stand-alone and utility components, many case studies, system sizing, installation and maintenance. 276 pagesby Noel and Barbara Kirkby


Easy to read and follow. All you need to set up your RV solar electric system. Enriched with practical wisdom of 20 years of hands-on experience. Covers basic electricity, batteries, chargers, wiring, system installation, DC to AC inverters and much more. Many photos, charts and case studies. Useful resources listings. 176 pagesby The Photocomm Design Staff


This inexpensive book provides a good introduction to photovoltaic system design. It explains how to size your system and includes useful forms. Additional information is provided on PV modules and mounts, wind generators, batteries, inverters, controllers, water pumping, and generators. Several system examples are shown. 42 pages by Fowler Solar Electric


This 8-1/2" x 11" booklet is a good investment for anyone who uses storage batteries. Hard to find information on how batteries work, maintenance, equalization and misuse. 22 pages by Fowler Solar Electric


This booklet gives detailed instructions on wiring your generator to an inverter charger and using this setup to increase the efficiency of your photovoltaic system. It makes specific generator recommendations and discusses lightning protection. 25 pages by Kevin Jeffrey


Well-organized and easy to understand, this book will help you to produce and manage your own electrical power supply, whether at home, at sea, or on the road. A basic primer for electrical self-sufficiency. 256 pages by William H. Kemp


As oil prices continue to rise, many people are starting to think about how to unhook from the power grid. The Renewable Energy Handbook focuses completely on off-grid, sustainable living and energy independence in a rural setting. 592 pages by Paul Scheckel


The coming energy crisis caused by a peak in global oil and natural gas production will profoundly affect the lives of all North Americans. This book details the two options for meeting the upcoming challenge: dramatic improvements in home energy efficiency and efforts to tap into clean, affordable, renewable energy resources to heat and cool homes, to provide hot water and electricity, and even to cook. These measures can result in huge savings and a level of energy independence. 352 pages