Solar Power for Your Home

This third edition helps readers understand the basics of solar (photovoltaic) power and explore whether it makes sense for them, what their options are, and what's involved with installing various on- and off-grid systems.

•Solar power is a $3 billion industry, and it's poised to grow to $39 billion by 2014

•By 2011, the United States will surpass Germany as the largest market for solar power products

All the power you need is already there.

This third edition helps readers understand the basics of solar (photovoltaic) power and explore whether it makes sense for them, what their options are, and what's involved with installing various on- and off-grid systems.

•Solar power is a $3 billion industry, and it's poised to grow to $39 billion by 2014

•By 2011, the United States will surpass Germany as the largest market for solar power products

Dan Ramsey is the author of over 20 books for homebuilders and buyers, including builder's construction guides, contractor business guides, and homeowner remodeling and repair books. David Hughes is the founder and president of Affordable Solar Group, LLC, one of the nation's largest designers and distributors of renewable energy systems and services targeted at the residential market.