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Off Grid Solar Power for Beginners: A DIY Guide to Solar Energy, Designing, and Installing off Grid Solar Systems for RVs, Camper Vans, Boats, Cabins, and Tiny Homes

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Do you want to build your own off grid solar system without a hassle even if you are a solar and electrical newbie?Are you willing to power your camper van, boat, or off grid cabin with solar energy and enjoy the self sufficient life you’ve always dreamed of?If yes, then this solar power DIY book is written for you!Solar Power for Beginners uses stepwise instructions, tons of real-life examples, and various schematics that make your solar learning life easier. DIY Source authors have consulted with numerous mobile solar power DIYers, electrical and photovoltaics engineers, and off grid solar professionals to prepare a solar guide to power your adventures.Unlike impractical, too-technical solar panel books on the market, this book’s simple and pragmatic approach for teaching allows novices, and of course pros, to digest these following fundamental subjects more easily:Amps, volts, watts, and other essential electrical formulas for building a solar systemA list of electrical and solar tools and an explanation about each of themIn this solar book you will also discover:Various solar panel features, specifications, tilt angle, and how to optimize its power outputHow solar charge controllers function and how to size a controller for your setupA comprehensive discussion on lead acid and lithium batteries, solar battery maintenance, monitoring, lifespan increasing tricks, wiring configurations, and pricesOff grid solar power simplified blueprint for designing and sizing an off grid solar power systemEverything you need to learn about inverters and an easy formula to select the appropriate inverter size for your RV or trailer’s solar power off- grid systemHow to choose the proper wire sizes with an easy and an advanced methodHow to use fusePLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio. Read more

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  • Excellent place to learn the nuts and bolts of solar power generation and storage
It was not dry or boring, I actually read it from cover to cover in a day. I am going back through the book in detail while I plan and construct my solar project. I love that it was written for someone with no electrical experience, even outlining the tools and materials needed. Great book. Should be in every prepper’s library. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2023 by CaliSheepDog

  • A Practical Approach
I am seriously considering going solar and found this book to be a fantastic manual for thoroughly comprehending solar system configurations. It discusses the upsides and downsides of off-grid solar power. You can construct your own solar system with the aid of this book. The steps for connecting everything and uploading it are outlined in images, diagrams, and step-by-step instructions. This book will be of great use to you if you are interested in learning how to plan and install an off-grid solar power system according to your needs. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2022 by Sean Dollwet

  • very informative
Super easy to read and comprehend I had no knowledge before but now I am able to set up solar power in my van
Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2024 by A e b

  • Very good
Very good
Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2025 by Donnell Schweitzer

  • To technical for beginners
To technical for beginners, but contains good info for setting up a solar power system.
Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2024 by Levelers

  • The solar book must have.
I am almost done reading this book very slowly but am learning a lot about electricity/solar and it’s applications to Rvs. It is extremely well written. It has helped me understand what I need and how and why I need it. I am a novice
Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2023 by Beth. S

  • Easy to understand
I'm a very new newbie but am interested in this field so anything thst makes it easy for me to learn is a plus. Illustrations are great. Of course for me the technology of thus book is still a bit complicated but I think I will need to re read it a few more times to get everything out if UT. A needed book for the time though. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2022 by Nancy

  • Great Book
Some parts are over basic but a great source to look back on.
Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2022 by James Santore

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