7. Energy Self-Sufficiency: Solar Electricity
Dan Chiras
The Evergreen Institute
What you need to do to power your home with solar energy. Learn the types of systems, components of systems, and mounting options that make the most sense for your home or farm. We’ll also discuss return on investment and lifetime energy costs.
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