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Solar Energy is a wonderful concept. Take free energy from the sun and use it to power electrical equipment. No ongoing electricity bills, no reliance on an electricity socket. 'Free' electricity that does not harm the planet. Of course, the reality is more complicated than that, yet generating electricity from sunlight alone is a powerful resource, with applications and benefits throughout the world. But how does it work? What is it suitable for? How much does it cost? How do I install it? This best-selling, internet linked book answers all these questions and shows you how to use the power of the sun to generate electricity yourself. Now in its eleventh edition, this book assumes no previous knowledge. It explains the advantages of solar energy and the drawbacks you need to take into account.
About the Author
My name is Michael Boxwell. I have been writing about technology, motoring and the environment for many years with articles being published in newspapers, magazines and online.I wrote my first book in 2003 (The Proof of Delivery Buyer's Guide - now in its eighth edition) and have since followed that up with the Solar Electricity Handbook (first published in 2009 and now in its eleventh edition, having sold nearly 100,000 copies) and The Electric Car Guide series of books.When I'm not writing, I am a technical architect and designer, currently developing new solar and battery technology. Formerly, I was a managing director of an electric vehicle supplier in the UK and more recently was MD of an electric car design company.
