Design reference data for building DIY solar,
renewable energy, and energy conservation projects.
Books, websites,
publications, analysis tools, material properties, and information that
you may find helpful in building your own solar and renewable energy projects.
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All Around Solar Refs & Pubs |
Solar Publications, Websites, &
News |
Solar Associations |
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Cutting energy use in half |
Climate Change & The Environment |
Energy Fairs, Events, Workshops |
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Solar Analysis |
Solar Engineering
Books and References |
Sun Charts & Position, Collector Aiming, Climatic &
Radiation, Wind, Overhangs |
Home Energy simulations and heat loss.
Estimating Solar Fraction. |
Window Analysis and
Selection |
Estimate Greenhouse Gas Emissions |
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Plumbing, Pipes,
Pumps, ... |
Sizing Pipes, Ducts, Fans, HVAC, heaters,... |
Electrical, Wire,
Motors, ... |
Heat Transfer
Analysis |
Fuel Data and Energy Conversion |
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Solar Collector Design, Ratings, &
Certification |
Heat Exchanger Design |
Measuring Collector Output
and Efficiency |
Measurements & Instruments |
Solar Program Code |
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Calculators |
Insulation Upgrade
Calculator |
Home Heat Loss
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Fuel Comparison
Calculator |
Solar
Water
Heater |
Collector Efficiency
Calculator |
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Window Shutter Condensation
Calculator |
Collector Fin Efficiency
Calculator |
Solar Air
Collector
Heat
Output |
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Material Properties |
Glazing, Plastics, Pipe, Insulation, wood, ... |
Emissivity of Materials |
R Values |
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Appliance Energy Info
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Energy Efficient Appliances |
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Solar Incentive Programs |
Government Energy Incentive Programs |
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Renewable Energy Product
Suppliers |
Renewable Suppliers -- All Categories |
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Other |
Good non-solar DIY (and other) Sites |
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