The Kentucky Solar Energy Guide
The Kentucky Solar Energy Guide is a comprehensive resource for those interested in using solar energy in Kentucky.
The print edition of The Kentucky Solar Energy Guide is out of print and no longer available for purchase. You can download individual chapters by clicking on the links below. You may also find print editions of the Guide at your local library.
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To download individual chapters of The Kentucky Solar Energy Guide, 2nd Edition, click on the chapter titles from the Table of Contents below.
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Table of Contents
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Introduction |
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SECTION I: SOLAR ELECTRIC SYSTEMS
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Case Study: Creating a Solar Office:
Efficiency and Conservation Lead the Way
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Introduction to Solar Electric Systems |
15 |
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PV System Equipment and Maintenance |
25 |
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Designing Solar Electric Systems |
29 |
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Section II: Solar Thermal Technologies
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35 |
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Introduction to Solar Water Heating Systems |
37 |
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Components of Solar Water Heating Systems |
45 |
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Types of Solar Water Heating Systems |
51 |
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Water Conservation and Energy Efficiency |
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Additional Solar Water Heating Applications: Solar Pool Heating,
Radiant Floor Heating, and Concentrating Solar Collectors |
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Space Heating with Active Solar Energy Systems |
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Solar Cooking, Food Drying, and Water Purification |
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SECTION III: Financial Incentives and Resources
for Finding Solar Installers and Equipment
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Incentives that Support Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (Chapter unavailable for download) |
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Choosing a Solar Installer: Recommendations for Choosing Solar Energy Contractors, Professional Consultants, and Equipment Suppliers |
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The Kentucky Sun Pages: A Directory of Renewable Energy and Green Building Businesses and Professionals Serving Kentucky (Chapter unavailable for download) |
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Solar Energy Equipment Suppliers, Retailers, and Manufacturers |
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APPENDIX A: PV System Sizing Worksheets
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APPENDIX B: Solar Radiation Charts for Selected Cities in Kentucky, Indiana, and Tennessee |
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