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Item Details
Title:
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THE OFF-GRID ENERGY HANDBOOK
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By: |
Alan Bridgewater, Gill Bridgewater |
Format: |
Hardback |
List price:
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£12.99 |
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ISBN 10: |
1847731589 |
ISBN 13: |
9781847731586 |
Publisher: |
NEW HOLLAND PUBLISHERS LTD |
Pub. date: |
1 May, 2008 |
Pages: |
192 |
Description: |
A guide for those who wish to control their consumption of fossil fuels and learn about different possible sources of energy that could be adopted in the home. It explains off-grid energy and includes seven chapters on the various different options. It also provides advice and information on the conservation and preservation of energy. |
Synopsis: |
As consumers' awareness of their own carbon footprint continues to grow, more and more people seek out ways to ensure that they are as eco-friendly as possible. This invaluable guide is a must for anyone who wishes to control their consumption of fossil fuels and learn about different possible sources of energy that could be adopted in the home.Firstly off-grid energy itself is explained in detail, and then seven different chapters take on the various different options available (solar, wind, wood, bio, water, geothermal and gaseous). In each chapter, the basics are covered before exploring what each form of energy could be used to power, along with guidelines for adopting it in different homes with different scenarios.Furthermore, essential advice and information on the conservation and preservation of energy is also supplied - as well as information about supplying your energy back to the grid - making this a truly comprehensive guide to off-grid energy. |
Illustrations: |
150 b/w illustrations |
Publication: |
UK |
Imprint: |
New Holland Publishers Ltd |
Returns: |
Returnable |
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