|
For
Ordering Details click here
For Book & Publication Prices
click here
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
up to
the top |
