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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://www.infobooks.org/pdfview/469-handbook-for-solar-photovoltaic-pv-systems-energy-market-authority/ Handbook for Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Systems] | [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 == | ||
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* ''Solar & 12 Volt Power for Beginners'', George Eccleston | * ''Solar & 12 Volt Power for Beginners'', George Eccleston | ||
* ''To Catch the Sun'', Johsua Pearce, Lonny Grafman | * ''To Catch the Sun'', Johsua Pearce, Lonny Grafman | ||
* ''Off-Grid Electrical Systems in Developing Countries'', Henry Louie | |||