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79 of 83 found the following review helpful:
 R.E. Handbook by Kemp Jan 10, 2007
By Nick Houser
"Arkansas Boy"
Best single source of information on this subject I've seen, as a professional in this field. Though perhaps not enough detail for expert system designers, it nevertheless
covers each item in some depth and explains it on a level that the layperson can not just understand, but maybe enjoy reading. Very good summary of a very large subject.
Excellent. I'll be giving them out to my customers. Nick
Houser, Off Grid Services.
85 of 95 found the following review helpful:
Renewable Energy is Energy Independence Nov 09, 2006
By Maverick Brown
"Maverick Solar"
I own, consult for and sell items related to Solar Power and other forms of Renewable Energy. I read this book and use it as reference when people approach me about using Renewable Energy. It is a great source of knowledge and the author lives what he wrote about, which is refreshing. I recently ordered another 5 copies to pass out when people order a complete system from me, as a guide to other components they might need in their pursuit of Energy Indpendence. Maverick Solar
33 of 36 found the following review helpful:
 A rather simplistic book. May 24, 2009
By Brian D. Cunningham
I bought this book at the same time as another very good renewable energy reference based on the "Customers who bought this..." cross sell offered by Amazon. That's a mistake I won't make again.
The book may be helpful to a neophyte in the renewable energy field, but anyone with any kind of background will find it very basic. That the author uses the book to make subtle political statements is annoying. I was looking for detailed information, not political diatribe. I was disappointed.
27 of 30 found the following review helpful:
 Renewable Energy Handbook Review Feb 25, 2009
By Ross M. Anderson
"bluetoad"
This Book let me down a bit because I was looking for a straight forward presentation of the subject matter. While the technical information is there I found it to be smothered in the current political hype being used to justify the turn to Alternative Energy Sources. I didn't purchase this Book to be convinced of the wisdom of Alternative and Renewable Energy Sources. I'm already there. That's why I sought out a Hand Book type of book on the subject.
27 of 30 found the following review helpful:
 The Good and Bad Jun 18, 2008
By W. Koonce
I would have given this book a four-star rating if not for the preaching that permeated each chapter. I didn't buy this book to learn how to save the planet from evil, wasteful humans. Having written that, the author does a good job explaining varied methods to exist without relying on the commercial power grid. Descriptions on different methods/technologies to accommodate the want to be self-sufficient when it comes to electrical power are comprehensive.
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