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Wind & Sun Design Guide and Catalogue
Wind & Sun produce a Design Guide and Catalogue which contains lots of information on small wind and solar system design from experience gained over many years. The latest edition of the guide is now available.The cost will be £5.00 plus £1.00 UK p&p
Product code: WS-CAT
HOME POWER MAGAZINE - The Hands-On Journal of Home Made Power
This inspiring bi-monthly American magazine is full of product reviews; comment; news; DIY
circuits and accounts of practical experience from the active renewable energy
scene. Written by & for people using or wanting to use Wind/Solar/& Hydro
systems. Includes Go-Power - a section on the latest news and experiences in
alternative transportation, electric vehicles etc. Typically 150+ pages.
Product code: HME-PWR# (current issue)
Home Power Magazine Back Copies
Many issues are available - please ring to check on availability.Product code: HME-PWR-S
(yearly subscription of 6 issues)CENTRE FOR ALTERNATIVE TECHNOLOGY PUBLICATIONS
TAPPING THE SUN Introduction to Solar Water Heating
by Chris Laughton
Covers all the elements of adapting a conventional domestic water heating system - from likely costs and equipment to basic mechanical principles and legal issues. 2002. Paperback: 60 pp.
Product code: BK-T/SUN
CHOOSING WINDPOWER
How to generate electricity off the grid with windpower
by Hugh Piggott
With sections on assessing your needs, the electrical ins and outs of wind turbines, where to site the turbines and finally how to go about setting up a turbine, a valuable reference point for all those with no access to mains electricity. 2006. Paperback. 116 pp.
Product code: BK-C/WPWR
GOING WITH THE FLOW How to generate electricity with water power
by Billy Langley
Step-by-step guide to the principles of micro-hydro power through site evaluation, technical design and construction to the legal, environmental and economic aspects of small scale energy generation. 2004. Paperback. 150pp.
Product code: BK-C/WPWR
OTHER PUBLICATIONS
INDEPENDENT ENERGY GUIDE Electrical Power for Home, Boat and RV’s
by Kevin Jeffrey
This well-organised book describes how to generate and manage your own electrical power supply. Helps to understand electricity and how to make intelligent choices when sizing & selecting components for an independent power system. 1995. Paperback: 256 pp; 60 illustrations and photos.
Product code: BK-IND/ENG
THE SOLAR ELECTRIC HOUSE Energy for the Environmentally Responsive, Energy Independent Home by Steven J.
Strong
Covers all aspects of PV from the history and economics of solar power to the nuts and bolts of
panels; balance of system equipment; system sizing; installation; stand-alone &
grid-connect systems; and wiring. 1993 edition. Paperback: 276 pp; photos &
diagrams. Product code: BK-SOL/HSE
PRACTICAL PHOTOVOLTAICS Electricity from solar cells by Richard Komp
A comprehensive guide to the theory, manufacture, status and future of solar photovoltaics. From the physics of PV cells to instruction for the assembly of modules from cells. A unique combination of technical discussion and practical advice. 2001 edition. Paperback: 197 pp.
Product code: BK-PRAC/PV
THE NEW INDEPENDENT HOME Living Well with Power from the Sun, Wind, and Water by
Michael Potts
An indispensable compendium of ideas and inspiration for
anyone who dreams of living a self-reliant, sustainable lifestyle. Includes interviews with people across
America who are making their own power with today's renewable energy technologies. Describes what to look for when buying land, how to site your
home, and how to plan for an energy-efficient, low impact dwelling.1999. Paperback; 392 pp; 90 b/w illustrations.
Product code: BK-IND/HME
ECOHOUSE 3 A Design Guide by Sue Roaf
Buildings are the single most damaging pollutants on the planet, consuming over half of all
the energy used in developed countries and producing over half of all climate change gases. An exciting text that shows how to design low-energy,
environmentally friendly buildings. Aimed at both students and practitioners. Discusses building materials, embodied energy, natural
ventilation, solar hot water and electric system design and water conservation strategies.
2007. Paperback; 448 pp; photos, illustrations & drawings.
Product code: BK-ECO/HSE
WINDPOWER WORKSHOP by Hugh Piggott
The most complete reference on DIY wind turbines. Covers: making from ‘scrap’ materials; re-using
and finding generators; design and construction of rotor blades; speed matching;
mechanical & electrical controls; towers and cables.
3rd edition 2000.
Paperback; 160 pp; photos; illustrations.
Product code: BK-WP/WK
WIND
ENERGY BASICS A Guide to Small and Micro Wind Systems
by Paul Gipe
Detailed information
on planning, siting, and installing a wind system. How to integrate wind power
with solar power for more cost-effective and reliable off-the-grid applications.
1999. Paperback; 170
pp; photos; maps; illustrations, graphs. Product code: BK-WEB
HOW
TO BUILD A WINDTURBINE The Axial Flux Windmill Plans by Hugh Piggott
Complete & detailed
plans and instructions to build successful small wind turbines from scratch.
Covers: making blades and generators, mechanical construction, towers &
controls.
2005. Paperback; 64
pp; photos; illustrations.
Product code: BK-BLD/WT
SOLAR
ELECTRIC SYSTEMS FOR AFRICA
A Guide to Planning & Installing Systems by Mark Hankins
Written for rural Africa this is an excellent practical book on small DC solar electric systems.
Covers: planning; sizing; system components; installation; low voltage wiring;
testing; safety troubleshooting and maintenance. Easy to understand manual for
the completion of a successful solar installation. 1995 edition. Paperback:
135 pp; illustrations & charts.
Product code: BK-SEA
THE NEW AUTONOMOUS HOUSE
Design & Planning For Sustainability by Brenda & Robert Vale
A detailed record of building a self-sufficient house from initial idea to completed project.
Outlines an environmentally friendly approach to design, choice of materials and
energy use. A blueprint of green architecture for future generations. (Wind &
Sun installed the house’s grid-connected PV system - the UK’s first.)1999.
Paperback; 256 pp; table, charts & 37 line drawings.
Product code: BK-NAH
HEAVEN'S FLAME A Guide To Solar Cookers by Joseph Radabaugh
New edition updated and revised. Contains a history of solar cooker designs, guidelines for
designing your own solar cooker and includes complete plans for building the
inexpensive SunStar solar cooker. With tips and tricks for cooking with the sun.
1998. Paperback: 143
pp; 200 photos & diagrams. Product code: BK-HEV/FLM
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