Solar Power For Dummies

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By Rik DeGunther and Ally Stone

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Save money (and the planet!) with this hands-on and timely guide to solar power for residential and commercial use. Looking for an easy-to-follow introduction to solar energy? Solar Power For Dummies walks you through the differences between residential, commercial, and utility-scale systems, as well as the... Read More

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Description

Save money (and the planet!) with this hands-on and timely guide to solar power for residential and commercial use.

Looking for an easy-to-follow introduction to solar energy? Solar Power For Dummies walks you through the differences between residential, commercial, and utility-scale systems, as well as the latest advancements in solar panel technology and energy storage solutions that create new opportunities and applications for consumers and businesses.

You’ll learn all about how to navigate the latest permitting processes for installing solar panels in your home. You’ll also discover how solar power can help you guard against grid instability and generate financial savings while reducing your carbon footprint.

Inside:

Evaluate your solar potential and design your system
Navigate federal regulations and tax incentives
Look to the future with totally new technologies like space-based solar energy

Perfect for homeowners interested in the financial and environmental benefits created by incorporating solar energy into their homes—as well as for those who just want to learn more about the awesome potential of our sun—Solar Power For Dummies is an approachable reference to the benefits, processes, financial implications, and installation options you need to understand before you take advantage of this exciting energy technology.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781394382798

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 29 April 2026

Country: United States

Imprint: For Dummies

Edition: 3rd edition

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Weight: 250g

Pages: 320

Collections

Ally Stone Dummies Education & Reference Engineering, Technology & Agriculture Mindset & Self Help New Year, New You Non-Fiction Rik DeGunther Science & Nature Self-Help & Personal Development

About the Author

Ally Stone (DeGunther) has more than a decade of experience in the renewable energy sector. Currently, she is Chief Strategy Officer at Reflect Orbital, a venture-backed startup pioneering the use of satellite reflected sunlight to generate clean energy on Earth. Ally previously held leadership roles at green energy companies Avantus and BrightNight.

Rik DeGunther was a design engineer and worked designing various weather-related and environmental control systems, including all things solar. He also worked as an energy efficiency consultant.

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