LinkBlog: solar

Here is a quantitative analysis of a solar grid-tie system in Michigan. Very informative.

Use this tool to estimate the optimum number of batteries needed in the design of your solar electric system. After you load the calculator, use Save As... in your File Menu to save the tool on your computer.

Download your own copy of an estimator that helps you decide how many solar panels you'll need based on parameters you give it. After downloading you can 'Save Page As' in your file menu to save it on your computer.

Vital solar energy insolation data for anywhere in the world. Necessary for sizing and designing photovoltaic arrays.

Essential information on designing and building solar electric systems in compliance with the National Electrical Code.

Experimenters setting up and knocking down temporary PV systems is one thing. Permanent systems need to be durable, safe, reliable, and constructed in such a way that others can figure out how everything is connected. The National Electrical Code has much to recommend on PV system installations. This link takes you to an indispensable source of information for installing a PV system that is up to code.

The April 2006 issue of Earthtoys has an article about the Grid Charger Voltage Switch that you might find informative.

Information on how to create your own solar, hydro, wind, tidal, geothermal or other green power.

Build a solar heater from aluminum cans.