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©2026
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xv, 299 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
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"Previous edition by Rik DeGunther."
Introduction -- Part 1: Here comes the sun. Solar power in today's energy transition -- Understanding your energy use -- Pondering how the sun powers our world -- Part 2: Investing in residential solar: Powering your home. Deciding whether solar power is right for your home -- Making your home more energy efficient -- Getting the gist of how installation works -- Paying for solar at home -- Living with solar -- Going off the grid -- Part 3: Examining commercial and industrial solar projects. Seeing why businesses go solar -- Enhancing the power system you have -- Choosing financing and ownership options -- Part 4: Utility-scale solar: Powering the grid. Describing solar power at utility-scale -- Following the journey of a project -- Finding out who buys the power -- Part 5: Seeing what's next for solar: The future is bright. Establishing spaced-based solar power -- Charing batteries and beyond: Storing the sun -- The future of solar cells -- Making solar smart with software -- Part 6: The part of tens. Ten smart moves before adopting solar -- Ten of the best benefits of going solar -- Ten misconcpetions about solar power -- Glossary -- Index
Looking for an easy-to-follow introduction to solar energy? Solar Power For Dummies walks you through the differences between residential, commercial, and utility-scale systems, as well as the latest advancements in solar panel technology and energy storage solutions that create new opportunities and applications for consumers and businesses. You'll learn all about how to navigate the latest permitting processes for installing solar panels in your home. You'll also discover how solar power can help you guard against grid instability and generate financial savings while reducing your carbon footprint. Perfect for homeowners interested in the financial and environmental benefits created by incorporating solar energy into their homes--as well as for those who just want to learn more about the awesome potential of our sun--Solar Power For Dummies is an approachable reference to the benefits, processes, financial implications, and installation options you need to understand before you take advantage of this exciting energy technology
Includes index