Save money (and the planet!) with this hands-on and timely guide to solar power for residential and commercial use

Looking for an easy-to-follow introduction to solar energy? Solar Power For Dummies walks you through the differences between residential, commercial, and utility-scale systems, as well as the latest advancements in solar panel technology and energy storage solutions that create new opportunities and applications for consumers and businesses.

You’ll learn all about how to navigate the latest permitting processes for installing solar panels in your home. You’ll also discover how solar power can help you guard against grid instability and generate financial savings while reducing your carbon footprint.

Inside:

• Evaluate your solar potential and design your system
• Navigate federal regulations and tax incentives
• Look to the future with totally new technologies like space-based solar energy

Perfect for homeowners interested in the financial and environmental benefits created by incorporating solar energy into their homes—as well as for those who just want to learn more about the awesome potential of our sun—Solar Power For Dummies is an approachable reference to the benefits, processes, financial implications, and installation options you need to understand before you take advantage of this exciting energy technology.

Ally Stone (DeGunther) has more than a decade of experience in the renewable energy sector. Currently, she is Chief Strategy Officer at Reflect Orbital, a venture-backed startup pioneering the use of satellite reflected sunlight to generate clean energy on Earth. Ally previously held leadership roles at green energy companies Avantus and BrightNight.

Rik DeGunther was a design engineer and worked designing various weather-related and environmental control systems, including all things solar. He also worked as an energy efficiency consultant.