Backyard Solar: Off-Grid Electrical Applications

by Robert C. Brenner

Overview

The projects shared in this book are intended to give you an insight into the multiple ways you can use solar to power your life without using the local utility grid.

Contents:
Introduction
What You Can Power Off-Grid
Solar Panels
The Problem with Connecting Directly to a Load
The LM2596 Buck Converter Solution
Building Solar-Powered Applications
Resources Available
Solar Panels Available
Batteries Available
How to Determine Battery Charge
Inverters Available
Basic Solar Application Configurations
Powering AC Appliances and Equipment
Volts, Current and Watts Revisited
Applications You Can Create
Components Required
Powering AC Appliances and Equipment
Estimated Costs for Components

Solar Powered Applications in This Book
APP1 – Stabilize Solar Output with a Buck Converter
APP2 - Voltage Divider Using Resistors Various
APP3 – LED Lighting 20 mA
APP4 – Old LED Landscape Lights 200mA
APP5 – DC Fan (0.2A)
APP6 – DC Desk Lamp 383 mA
APP7 – Cell Phone Charger 400mA/0.4A
APP8 – TOOL: 18V Battery Charger 417mA/0.417A
APP9 – DVD Player 500mA/0.5A
APP10 – 32" Flat Screen Television .0.5A (400W inverter capability 5.8A)
APP11 – AM-FM Radio 850mA/0.85A
APP12 – DC Fan 120Vac 50/60 Hz adapted to 5Vdc 1A
APP13 – TOOL: Two Speed Rotary Tool 900mA/0.9A to 1.2A
APP14 – DC Motor 1.25A
APP15 – Wide Screen Display 120Vac 50-60 Hz 58W 1.5A
APP16 – Electric Hand Mixer 1.5A
APP17 – Cordless Limb Cutter 2.0A
APP18 – Computer 2.3A
APP19 – Blender 3.0A
APP20 – TOOL: Paint Sprayer 3.33A
APP21 – TOOL: Electric Sabre Saw 3.9A
APP22 – TOOL: Drill Master Power Angle Grinder 4.3A
APP23 – DVD Player 4.8A
APP24 – TOOL: Electric Drill 5.0A
APP25 – TOOL: Electric Drill 6.0A
APP26 – TOOL: Electric Air Blower 120Vac 7.5A
APP27 – TOOL: Angle Grinder 7.5A
APP28 – TOOL: Limb Cutter Chair Saw 120Vac 8 amps
APP29 – Coffee Maker 8.8A
APP30 – Electric Floor Heater 11.67A
APP31 – TOOL: Circular Saw 12.0A
APP32 – Electric Air Heater 12.5A
APP33 – TOOL: Heat Gun 12.5A
APP34 – TOOL: Electric Pressure Washer 13.0A
APP35 – TOOL: Electric Chain Saw 120Vac 15 amps

Product Details

BN ID:	2940167647664
Publisher:	Brenner Information Group
Publication date:	11/13/2023
Sold by:	Smashwords
Format:	eBook
File size:	4 MB

About the Author

Robert Brenner is an engineer, consultant, college professor, historical genealogist, and professional speaker with extensive experience in research and information publishing. A retired naval officer with distinguished service in both nuclear submarines and microelectronic research and development, he holds a bachelor's degree (BSEE) and two master's degrees (MSEE, MSSM). He was recognized a Very High Speed Integrated Circuit (VHSIC) microelectronics pioneer by the DOD and served four years in R&D at TRW after a 23-year Navy career.

He is the author of 56 books including Going Solar: a Homeowner's Experience, Power Up! The Smart Guide to Home Solar Power: How to Make a Wise Solar Investment, How to Construct (and Use) the 45W Harbor Freight Solar Kit, Supernatural & Strange Happenings in the Bible, and Supernatural & Strange Happenings in the Family. In addition, he has written over 275 articles including over 50 articles for Survival Life.com and Survivorpedia.

He taught computer technology and engineering subjects at the community college, university, and graduate school levels and has been a guest speaker at over 50 national conferences and symposiums. He is an avid supporter of solar technology and learns by doing. A futurist, he enjoys the challenge of research and is currently sharing his findings through his writing and public presentations. Professor Brenner can be reached at [e-mail].