Solar Electricity
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Websites:
On-line booklets:
Book:
- Chiras, Dan. (2009). A Practical Guide to Solar Electricity/Power From the Sun: Achieving Energy Independence. Canada: New Society Publishers.
Magazines:
Complete Bibliography
- Brown, Michael. (2010, October/November). Keeping Tabs on Your PV System. Home Power, 139, 84-94.
- Energy Trust of Oregon. (2010, April). Reduce Irrigation Energy Costs. Retrieved April 30, 2011, from http://energytrust.org/library/forms/PE_BRO_Irrigation.pdf
- Frietas, Christopher. (2009/2010 Dec./Jan.). Inverter Basics. Home Power, 134, 88-94.
- McCabe, J. (ed.). (2010, Fall/Winter). All About Photovoltaic Systems. Solar Today: Getting Started (Bonus Issue), 16-19.
- Montana Department of Environmental Quality. (2011). Energy Savers Guidebook: Practical Ways to Save Money and Improve Comfort. Saturn Resource Management. Document Version 03.11.2011.
- Montana Department of Environmental Quality. (2011, April). Net Metering and Easements. Retrieved April 8, 2011, from http://deq.mt.gov/Energy/Renewable/NetMeterRenew.mcpx
- Morris, Mike, and Vicki Lynne/National Center for Appropriate Technology. (2002, October). Solar-Powered Livestock Watering Systems. IP 217. https://attra.ncat.org/attra-pub/solarlswater.html
- National Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA). (2011). Facts & Figures. Retrieved June 20, 2011, from: http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/main/onthestation/facts_and_figures.html
- (National Renewable Energy Laboratory Engineer and Montana-based NABCEP-certified PV system installers, personal communication regarding current PV system purchase and installation costs, April 12, 2011).
- National Renewable Energy Laboratory (produced) for U.S. Department of Energy. (2002, Sept.). Battery Power for Your Residential Solar Electric System. DOE/GO-102002-1608.
- National Renewable Energy Laboratory (produced) for the U.S. Department of Energy. (2002, August). How to Size a Grid-Connected Solar Electricity System. DOE/GO-102002-1607.
- National Renewable Energy Laboratory (produced) for U.S. Department of Energy. (2009, January). Own Your Power!
- A Consumer Guide to Solar Electricity for the Home. DOE/GO-102009-2656. Reference List – Solar Electricity (PV)
- National Renewable Energy Laboratory (produced) for the U.S. Department of Energy. (1997, March). Photovoltaics: Basic Design Principles and Components. DOE/GO-10097-337.
- National Renewable Energy Laboratory (produced) for U.S. Department of Energy. (2004, January). PV FAQs: What is the Energy Payback for PV? DOE/GO-102004-1847.
- Perlin, John. (1999). From Space to Earth: The Story of Solar Electricity. Ann Arbor, Michigan: aatec publications.
- Sanchez, Justine and Brad Burritt. (2009, Feb./Mar.). Charge Controller Buyer’s Guide. Home Power, 129, 72-77.
- Sanchez, Justine. (2009/2010, Dec./Jan.). 2010 PV Module Guide. Home Power, 134, 50-61.
- Sanchez, Justine. (2011, Aug./Sept.). PV Systems Simplified. Home Power, 144, 70-78.
- Seward, Aaron. (2011, February). Thin Is (Almost ) In. Architect, Retrieved March 16, 2011, from http://www.architectmagazine.com/solar-power/thin-is-almost-in.aspx?printerfriendly=true
- Solar Energy Industries Association. (2010, March). Photovoltaic Solar Technology: Creating Electricity from Sunlight. Retrieved March 21, 2011, from http://www.seia.org/galleries/FactSheets/Factsheet_PV.pdf
- Solar Impulse. (2011). Challenge/Plane. Solar Impulse: Around the World in a Solar Airplane. Retrieved June 23, 2011, from: http://www.solarimpulse.com/common/documents/challenge_solar.php?lang=en&group=challenge
- Solarbuzz: Solar Market Research and Analysis. (2011). Solar Electricity Prices. Retrieved April 11, 2011, from http://www.solarbuzz.com/facts-and-figures/retail-price-environment/solar-electricity-prices
- Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE). (2008, February). Clean Energy Farming: Cutting Costs, Improving Efficiencies, Harnessing Renewables. Retrieved April 30, 2011, from http://www.sare.org/Learning-Center/Bulletins/National-SARE-Bulletins/Clean-Energy-Farming
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. (2011). Find Energy Star Products. Retrieved April 11, 2011, from http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=products.pr_find_es_products
Reference List – Solar Electricity (PV)
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. (2011). Light Bulbs (CFLs) for Consumers. Retrieved April 11, 2011, from http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?fuseaction=find_a_product.showProductGroup&pgw_code=LB
- U.S. Dept. of Energy. (2010, Oct.). Community Solar Access. Retrieved February 8, 2011, from http://www.energysavers.gov/renewable_energy/solar/index.cfm/mytopic=50013
- U.S. Dept. of Energy. (2011, Feb.). Connecting Your System to the Electricity Grid. Retrieved February 16, 2011, from http://www.energysavers.gov/your_home/electricity/index.cfm/mytopic=10520
- U.S. Department of Energy’s Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency (DSIRE). (2011, February).
- Residential Renewable Energy Tax Credit; Residential Alternative Energy System Tax Credit; and Northwestern Energy-USB Renewable Energy Fund. Retrieved May 19, 2011 from
http://dsireusa.org/incentives/index.cfm?getRE=1?re=undefined&ee=1&spv=0&st=0&srp=1&state=MT
- U.S. Dept. of Energy. (2011, Feb.). Equipment Required for Stand-Alone Systems. Retrieved February 16, 2011, from
http://www.energysavers.gov/your_home/electricity/index.cfm/mytopic=10620
- U.S. Dept. of Energy. (2011, Feb.). Estimating Energy Cost Savings for a Net-Metered Photovoltaic System. Retrieved March 11, 2011, from http://www.energysavers.gov/your_home/electricity/index.cfm/mytopic=10860
- U.S. Dept. of Energy. (2011, Feb.). Installing and Maintaining a Small Solar Electric System. Retrieved February 16, 2011, from http://www.energysavers.gov/your_home/electricity/index.cfm/mytopic=10820
- U.S. Dept. of Energy. (2011, Feb.). Local Codes and Requirements for Small Renewable Energy Systems. Retrieved February 16, 2011, from http://www.energysavers.gov/your_home/electricity/index.cfm/mytopic=10690
- U.S. Dept. of Energy. (2011, Feb.). Meters and Instrumentation for Grid-Connected Systems. Retrieved February 16, 2011, from http://www.energysavers.gov/your_home/electricity/index.cfm/mytopic=10560
- U.S. Department of Energy. (2011). Photovoltaics. Retrieved February 16, 2011, from http://www.energysavers.gov/your_home/electricity/index.cfm/mytopic=10490
Reference List – Solar Electricity (PV)
- U.S. Dept. of Energy. (2011, Feb.). Power Conditioning Equipment for Grid-Connected Systems. Retrieved February 16, 2011, from http://www.energysavers.gov/your_home/electricity/index.cfm/mytopic=10540
- U.S. Department of Energy. (2011, February). Solar Energy Applications for Farms and Ranches. Retrieved March 4, 2011, from http://www.energysavers.gov/your_workplace/farms_ranches/index.cfm/mytopic=30006
- U.S. Dept. of Energy. (2011, Feb.). Types of Solar Cells. Retrieved March 11, 2011, from http://www.energysavers.gov/your_home/electricity/index.cfm/mytopic=10791
- U.S. Energy Information Administration. (2011). Residential Energy Consumption Survey, 2005. Retrieved January 21, 2011, from Using and Saving Energy in Homes: http://www.eia.gov/kids/energy.cfm?page=us_energy_homes-basics