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The Renewable Energy Handbook: A Guide to Rural Energy Independence, Off-Grid and Sustainable Living
Average Customer Review : 4.5/5 based on 23 reviews
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Editorial Reviews
As oil prices continue to rise, many people are starting to think about how to unhook from the electricity grid. The Renewable Energy Handbook focuses completely on off-grid, sustainable living and rural energy independence. Author/engineer William H. Kemp, who is a leading expert in small- and mid-scale renewable energy technologies, designed and built his own off-grid home. The result is a house that has all the standard “middle-class” creature comforts while using less than five times the total fossil-fuel energy of the average North American house. The Renewable Energy Handbook focuses on the unique requirements of off-grid living and contains chapters on energy conservation; heating and cooling; backup power; domestic water heating; wireless communications; photovoltaic, wind, and microhydro energy generation; battery selection; and inverters. Since its release in 2003, The Renewable Energy Handbook has been a top-selling technology book and is recognized as the best book in its field. The book is augmented with hundreds of illustrations, line drawings, photographs, and appendices.
Spotlight Reviews
"the renewable energy handbook" (2009-01-07)
Customer Review : 5
It was given as a gift, so I haven't heard yet but it looked VERY interesting and is what the gift recipient asked for.
A Really Great Primer (2009-01-01)
Customer Review : 4
This author is passionate about the subject matter that he writes about. I personally like people who are passionate about their area of expertise, although authors do walk a fine line between being perceived as overzealous when they make their feelings known. I think this author did a fine job presenting a lot of material that would be of particular importance to persons just beginning to delve into the area of renewable energy.
Just right for the Alaskan Bush! (2008-12-06)
Customer Review : 4
A very good book with many applications for life here in Southeast Alaska, just off the grid.
Renewable Energy handbook (2008-10-07)
Customer Review : 3
I believe most topics covered just scratch the surface of the field. One needs a lot more information from other sources.
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The Renewable Energy Handbook (2008-09-30)
Customer Review : 4
If you are looking into various forms of alternative energy, this book covers it all, even a few you may have not thought about. A clear non-engineering discription of each method is provided along with the pros and cons. Diagrams along with examples and photos are provided as well.
This book will act as a valuable tool to both novice and professionals.
A very cost effective investment!
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