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Off Grid Solar Power: How to Design and Install a Mobile Solar System for RVs, Vans, Boats and Tiny Homes (DIY Solar Power)

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Become an expert off-grid solar system builder and save yourself time, money, and hassle. Power your RV, boat or off-grid house with solar energy and start living the self-sufficient life you’ve always dreamed of. Whether you’re heading to the hills in an RV or van, cruising the waterways in your boat, or seeking serenity in a small home in the countryside – solar energy is the best way to power your adventures. Mobile Solar Power Made Easy If you want true independence, then going off the grid is the way forward. By taking advantage of this clean, renewable energy source you can become self-sufficient, wherever your travels take you. However, building your own off-grid solar system can be daunting. To a novice, it appears complex and technical, and knowing how to get started isn’t easy. Of course, you could pay someone else to do it for you. But that’s expensive, and there’s no guarantee you’ll get exactly what you asked for. Overcoming your trepidations and learning how to set up your own off-grid solar system is a cheaper and better way forwards. Giving you the knowledge and expertise to build, run and maintain your own system long term. Stress-Free Off-Grid Solar for All “Off Grid Solar Power” will teach you how to build your own off-grid solar power system and make you a do-it-yourself solar expert. Written with beginners in mind, it’s the perfect way to learn the theory and practice of building your own off-grid solar power supply. In this off-grid living book, Solar Power Engineers and Consultants Paul Holmes and Shalve Mohile will take you through the entire process, step-by-step. Between them, these experts have built hundreds of off- grid solar power systems. Expert Advice to Get You Started Within the pages of this book, you’ll find easy-to-follow illustrated step-by-step instructions to guide you through every aspect of designing and installing your new off-grid system. And if you find technical jargon off-putting, don’t worry – you won’t find any of that here. Our experts use clear, direct language and detailed illustrations, to ensure that every concept and instruction is easy to understand. Here’s what’s inside:A complete, step-by-step guide on how to build and install your system, including full illustrations.Detailed designs for: tiny houses, cabins, cars, boats, small RVs, large RVs, camper vans, and off-grid homes for simple solar homesteading. Everything you need to know all in one place.A complete breakdown of the formulas you can't live without when building a solar system. Complex math made simple!Get started with a comprehensive list of the tools you need. Make sure you’re fully equipped from the get-go.A comprehensive guide to buying off-grid equipment, including how to plan and budget for your solar system. Get the best for less.How to choose wire sizes the right way so when you switch on, everything works.Step-by-step instructions on sizing off-grid solar systems without costly mistakes. Save yourself time and money.Fool-proof safeguards to eliminate fire risks and other hazards. Making sure you stay safe.Learn about different batteries and their pricing, maintenance requirements, lifespan, and configurations. Stay powered-up for longer.Explanations of different solar panels and associated tilt so you’ll never be caught off-balance.A complete guide to inverters; different types, sine waves, efficiency, power ratings, and more.More tips, tricks, and insider knowledge that you won’t find in other solar panel books. Equipped with this blueprint for designing your off-grid solar system, living a self-sufficient life is no longer a dream. Start your solar adventure and save yourself a whole lot of time and money. To get started, scroll up and grab your copy today! Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently published


Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 30, 2021


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Print length ‏ : ‎ 229 pages


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 45


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12.3 ounces


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.58 x 9 inches


Part of series ‏ : ‎ DIY Solar Power


Best Sellers Rank: #146,126 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #3 in Engineering Power Systems #12 in Fossil Fuels #23 in Power Tools (Books)


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    • Easy to read and comprehend
This book will help augment my knowledge of electronics to tie together my various power collection and storage components into something useful. Well written and annotated.
Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2024 by Shadows
    • Recommneded reading for off-grid solar
If you are looking at any form of off-grid solar, this book is almost a must read. It lucidly explains all the details, starting with a basic introduction to electricity, enough to really comprehend all you need regarding your solar plans. The only areas where I think you might want to expand beyond what the book offers is to be very sure that solar thermal is not an option you should be considering. In the right places it is very powerful for 95% efficiency wins out over 22% efficiency any day. In some cases, you might want both. The other area is batteries. I am not wild about Lithium Ion for stationary applications, and the book does not discuss other battery technolgies in depth, but there are tubular gel batteries, NiFe batteries, coming soon Seasalt batters, and a number of other options which actually way outperform LiIon. Some have life expectancies double or triple that of Lithium Ion. Also, I think the book should include some more information on the sustainability/recyclability issue, which is becoming bigger by the day. One example is CdTe thin film technology. CdTe is so potentially toxic, you might find yourself stuck with a huge recycling problem when all is said and done. Having said that, in all of the basic considerations for planning off-grid solar this book is an absolutely solid place to start to the point that even if newer options come along the knowledge from this book will help you evaluate them much more easily. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2020 by Rogier F. van Vlissingen
    • Lots of good information in one place
The book doesn't exactly break new ground, but it seems reasonably up-to-date with the level of technology involved. At least, as much as anything can be when the world is changing so rapidly. Although it purports to be primarily about mobile uses for solar power, it spends a lot of time talking about fixed solar power systems as well. The majority of the photos and illustrations have been credited to various companies and web sites; there don't seem to be many original photos or diagrams created specifically for this book, but I guess there's no point in reinventing that particular wheel. I'm an electrical engineer, and have worked some personally with solar power systems in a bus we converted to an RV, with solar panels on the roof, and I didn't see anything glaring in terms of errors in the electrical discussions. Overall, I'd say this would be a good resource for someone starting out, who has no, or limited, experience with solar power generation and storage, but I don't really see any great value in it if you already own similar books or have worked more extensively with solar power. (I don't see a check box for it, so I'll put it here. I was given a free, PDF copy of this book and asked to give an unbiased review, which I have attempted to do.) ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2021 by W. Richman
    • read this first to make informed decisions
I read this author's comprehensive book on home solar power and found it user friendly and extremely informative. I am happy to say this book on mobile solar power is equally comprehensive. So if you are are curious about solar power or want the knowledge necessary to install your own mobile system, this is the perfect guide. It explains the principles in easy to follow language. It gives you everything you need to know to evaluate your power needs and the basics to decide if solar power is something for you to pursue. It is also a comprehensive guide for making installation decisions. If you are considering mobile solar power, read this first to make informed decisions. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2020 by Saundra Wright
    • Complete Guide from A-eZ
In looking for more information around Solar Power and the flexibility it offers, Mobile Solar Power provided great instruction. This book offers everything from a beginner level introduction, to how to crimp a cable, and ends at troubleshooting and maintenance. While most engineers have a difficult time staying out of the techno-babble, the authors have been able to take a complex subject and help guide the reader learn about solar power. The book takes them to the point of full installation after they have planned, sized, and designed their system in a very simple manner with great examples. One of the main things I enjoyed about this book, was that the authors did not tell you what to purchase, size, or install. Instead they showed the reader how to determine and size what they need for the application they were wanting. This applied to off-grid, on-grid, RVs, houses, and even boats. The information in these pages apply to any type of design imaginable at a very easy to understand level. I am very pleased to add this book to my reference library and will be used frequently for my different needs and applications. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2021 by Bill Reese
    • Installation For Solar Systems!
Mobile Solar Power: Design and Install Your Off-Grid Solar Power System for RVs, Vans, Boats and Off-Grid Homes - A Handbook for Photovoltaics with Batteries.is a very helpful guide on the mechanics of solar powered systems for various personal and commercial uses. The guide has specific instructions on materials to purchase, assembly and powering the solar system for boats and other personal use applications. The authors illustrate the various parts to assemble like the AC cables and grounding cables. There is a trouble management/escalation guide for managing non-functioning parts of the assembly. The authors talk about the need to formulate an energy use and load table to compare the installed system to the schematic. Overall," Mobile Solar Power: Design and Install Your Off-Grid Solar Power System for RVs, Vans, Boats and Off-Grid Homes - A Handbook for Photovoltaics with Batteries" by Paul Holmes and Sitav Bhadra is a helpful guide for installing solar powered systems for applications in camping, boating, hiking and most outdoor activities. Users of this guide should have a basic understanding of electronic terms, metrics and assembly protocols. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2020 by Dr. Joseph S. Maresca

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