DIY Free Home Energy Solutions: How to Design and Build Your own Domestic Free Energy Solution

Nonfiction, Home & Garden, The Home, Design & Construction, Art & Architecture, Architecture

• Author: Phoenix Xavier
• ISBN: 9781540192097
• Publisher: Phoenix Xavier
• Publication: November 23, 2017
• Language: English

This is a guide to designing, installing & maintaining any home energy system that can consist of any or all photovoltaic, wind turbine, solar hot water, sun pipes & ground sourced heating systems. It is written in plain & simple English with the aim of equipping the reader with all the relevant knowledge to undertake any aspect of the design, installation or maintenance of any home energy system. This book also covers the pro's & cons to each of the system elements, along with the relevant legislation, what grants are available & even how it can affect an existing or a potential new mortgage if the property benefits from any of these additions. The reader should therefore be able to master all aspects of designing, building & managing any of the systems listed above. It's not a guide for idiots, but a useful & practical guide for everyone.

In addition, the book also covers UK specific information on each of the topics & also how the legislation varies in different parts of the UK. It also covers the applicable legislation to all areas of UK. International standards are also covered because these standards are equally valid to anyone around the globe, making this book universally relevant.

This book contains full colour diagrams & photographs throughout to help aid the reader to understand the various points. Initial setup, life cycle costing & useful tools are also covered along with everything you will need to know to keep the lights on.