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Click on the following links to learn about Renewable Energy Systems:
Solar Electric Systems
- Photovoltaic System Types
- How Grid-Tied Solar Works
- Series and Parallel Circuits in Power Sources
- Module Performance
- Disconnects
- Grounding
- Wire Sizing Chart and Formula
- Maximum Ampacities for Wire
- Wire Loss Tables
- Battery Wiring Configuration
- Battery Sizing Exercise
- Solar Module Ratings - STC vs PTC
- PV System Design and Permits
- LG RESU Prime Battery Backup
- PV System Final Installation Checklist
- Solar Electricity Glossary
Solar Hot Water Systems
Solar Articles from Home Power Magazine
- Solar-Electric Systems Simplified
By Scott Russell, December 2004/January 2005 (Issue 104, Pg 72) - Rapid Shutdown
By Brian Mehalic, September/October 2018 (Issue 187, Pg 48) - Making Sense of Solar-Electric System Costs
By Scott Russell, October/November 2005 (Issue 109, Pg 22) - Choose the Right Site to Maximize Your Solar Investment
By Tehri Parker, October/November 2006 (Issue 115, Pg 30) - A Closer Look at Solar Panel Orientation
By Zeke Yewdall, February/March 2003 (Issue 93, Pg 24) - How to Install a Pole-Mounted Solar-Electric Array: Part 1
By Joe Schwartz, August/September 2005 (Issue 108, Pg 28) - How to Install a Pole-Mounted Solar-Electric Array: Part 2
By Joe Schwartz, October/November 2005 (Issue 109, Pg 82) - Pump Up the Power: Getting More From Your Grid-Tied PV System
By Jeremy Taylor, October/November 2008 (Issue 127, Pg 72) - Solar-Electric Options: Crystalline vs. Thin-Film
By Erika Weliczko, October/November 2008 (Issue 127, Pg 98)
Solar Energy Tools
Wind Electric Systems
Wind Energy Tools
Micro-Hydro Electric Systems
Rebate and Tax Incentives
- DSIRE - Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency
- Solar Federal Tax Credit
- Is There A Tax Credit For Solar Panels?
Energy Efficiency
- Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) Home Energy Checklist
- DOE - Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
- ENERGY STAR Qualified Products
- Home Improvement: Improve Your Home's Energy Efficiency with ENERGY STAR
- How Vampire Power Works
- Lighting Efficiency Comparison
- Saving Electricity 101 by Michael Bluejay