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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.

Table of Contents
		Page
1	Introduction	1

	SECTION I: SOLAR ELECTRIC SYSTEMS	7
2	Case Study: Creating a Solar Office: Efficiency and Conservation Lead the Way	9
3	Introduction to Solar Electric Systems	15
4	PV System Equipment and Maintenance	25
5	Designing Solar Electric Systems	29

	Section II: Solar Thermal Technologies	35
6	Introduction to Solar Water Heating Systems	37
7	Components of Solar Water Heating Systems	45
8	Types of Solar Water Heating Systems	51
9	Water Conservation and Energy Efficiency	59
10	Additional Solar Water Heating Applications: Solar Pool Heating, Radiant Floor Heating, and Concentrating Solar Collectors	63
11	Space Heating with Active Solar Energy Systems	69
12	Solar Cooking, Food Drying, and Water Purification	73

	SECTION III: Financial Incentives and Resources for Finding Solar Installers and Equipment	81
13	Incentives that Support Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency	83
14	Choosing a Solar Installer: Recommendations for Choosing Solar Energy Contractors, Professional Consultants, and Equipment Suppliers	93
15	The Kentucky Sun Pages: A Directory of Renewable Energy and Green Building Businesses and Professionals Serving Kentucky	97
16	Solar Energy Equipment Suppliers, Retailers, and Manufacturers	105
	APPENDIX A: PV System Sizing Worksheets	109
	APPENDIX B: Solar Radiation Charts for Selected Cities in Kentucky, Indiana, and Tennessee	113

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