Power Up! The Smart Guide to Home Solar Power: How to Make a Wise Solar Investment

by Robert C. Brenner

Overview

The goal of most homeowners considering solar is to reduce the monthly utility bill. Those who read this book will learn how to save thousands of dollars on their purchase of a home solar power generator and how solar can offset as much of your electric bill as you desire. This book can minimize stress and concern by telling you why buying solar is so important today, and the things to do before shopping for this energy resource. It explains how to conduct a home energy audit and how to reduce or eliminate excessive consumption so you don’t spend as much buying the right solar system for your needs. The book Power Up! is filled with photos of actual installs, and charts and tables showing electrical rates across the country, why the power grid is so vulnerable, what solar should cost, and what others have actually paid for their systems. Then it explains how to approach vendors and how to decide how much solar to buy. It tells you how to pick the right vendor, what to expect in a contract, how the project can be funded, and how to calculate payback on your solar investment. It describes what happens after the install, how long the system should last, and how to maintain optimum performance. After showing you three actual solar system installations, the book shows you before and after actual electric costs. Then it describes what happens when the grid goes down and alternative sources of power should the grid remain down for some time. Protection reassurance is important not only for the solar buyer but also for those the buyer wants to help in a power emergency so the book describes backup technology and upgrade consideration and options. Use the sun for your benefit while helping to clean the environment at the same time.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940045568319
Publisher:	Robert C. Brenner
Publication date:	01/07/2014
Sold by:	Smashwords
Format:	eBook
File size:	3 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].