How to Build the Perfect Off-Grid Home: Let The Sun Rain Down On Your Solar

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Determine whether it is better for you to go gridless or modify your energy grid-based system

Design a floor plan utilizing the best passive and active energy options including deep porch overhangs for cooling

Find the right contractors to oversee the project and set up a contract

Select the right building materials, appliances, and lighting to maximize energy savings

Assess the pros and cons of wind and solar energy alternative-power systems including generator options

Create and operate your own “private utility company” for power generation, waste disposal and water collection for use with fire hydrants coupled to a 3000 gallon water storage tank and booster pump system that also irrigates orchard and provides backup water storage

Set up a maintenance schedule for your system including how to equalize the batteries

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Abuzz Press
Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 25, 2018
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 196 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1644382490
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1644382493
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.03 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 0.42 x 11 inches
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