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== Direct solar power == | |||
Using solar panels conventionally involves storing surplus energy in batteries. However, batteries may end up costing more than all the other components of the system combined. Batteries also require fossil energy to be produced. The footprint of their production may end up being disproportionately larger than that of any other components. | |||
Using [[Direct solar power]] can lead to a dramatic decrease in the cost and the fossil fuel usage footprint of the entire system. | |||
== Link dump == | == Link dump == | ||
To be expanded out into an article. | |||
'''DIY Solar Projects''' | '''DIY Solar Projects''' | ||
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[https://annas-archive.org/md5/2bc4f483e0923f1d84f3e5f889c337d8 DIY Solar Projects] | [https://annas-archive.org/md5/2bc4f483e0923f1d84f3e5f889c337d8 DIY Solar Projects] | ||
'''Solar Energy''' | |||
Free book, quite technical as to the fundamentals of solar power. | |||
[https://www.infobooks.org/pdfview/463-solar-energy-klaus-jager-olindo-isabella-arno-hm-smets-rene-acmm-van-swaaij-and-miro-zeman/ Solar Energy] | |||
'''Handbook for Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Systems''' | |||
Practical, free and concise book with great overview of various strategies and technologies. | |||
[https://www.infobooks.org/pdfview/469-handbook-for-solar-photovoltaic-pv-systems-energy-market-authority/ Handbook for Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Systems] | |||
'''Libre Solar Project''' | |||
(Copied from main Linkdump page) | |||
Flexible MPPT/PWM solar charge controllers and battery management systems (BMS) for Li-ion batteries, together with an Open Educational Resource (OER) explaining how to develop, produce and use components in DC energy systems. | |||
https://libre.solar/ | |||
'''Gemeinschaftlicher Solar-Selbstbau in Deutschland''' | |||
(Community solar construction in Germany) - booklet on how to build solar systems. Some legal issues covered which may not be relevant, but there's a lot of information on roof mounts etc. | |||
https://selbstbau.solar/handbuch/ | |||
== Books == | == Books == | ||
Non-free books listed here. | |||
* ''DIY Solar Power'', Micah Toll | * ''DIY Solar Power'', Micah Toll | ||
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* ''DIY Lithium Batteries'', Micah Toll | * ''DIY Lithium Batteries'', Micah Toll | ||
* ''Solar & 12 Volt Power for Beginners'', George Eccleston | * ''Solar & 12 Volt Power for Beginners'', George Eccleston | ||
* ''To Catch the Sun'', Johsua Pearce, Lonny Grafman | |||
* ''Off-Grid Electrical Systems in Developing Countries'', Henry Louie | |||