234 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 25 cm
Other Title:
Solar energy
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (page 228) and index
Contents:
Solar energy basics Putting solar energy to work Solar domestic hot water Solar pool heating Passive solar heating & cooling Active solar space heating Converting sunlight to electricity Other uses for solar energy Shopping for a solar system Appendix 1. Basic fuel data Appendix 2. Heating water conventionally : how much does it cost you? Appendix 3. Cumulative costs of heating a swimming pool