Bøger af Dan Chiras

Grow vegetables year-round in a greenhouse powered only by solar energy "Wonderfully researched. I thank Dan Chiras for having gifted us such brilliant work. "- Jean-Martin Fortier, farmer, author, The Market Gardener, editor, Growers Magazine "Thankfully, Dan Chiras has written a prescription for survival in this gorgeously illustrated and accessible guide to the future of farming".- Albert Bates, author, The Biochar SolutionORIGINALLY DEVELOPED in China to feed millions, Chinese greenhouses are earth-sheltered, solar-heated, east-west oriented, intelligently-glazed, and well-insulated. They have proven highly-effective in growing warm-weather vegetables and fruits like green peppers and tomatoes in cold climates through fall, winter, and early spring using passive solar energy as the sole heat source.The Chinese Greenhouse is a full-color, comprehensive guide to these passive solar greenhouses for self-sufficiency and year-round growing in soil or aquaponic grow beds. Coverage includes:How to design and build a Chinese greenhouseImproving performance via short-term and long-term heat bankingAdditional heating options to make your greenhouse operate even more effectivelyCooling your greenhouse during the summerOperating and optimizing your Chinese greenhouse for maximum productivity.Become a more self-sufficient gardener, growing and harvesting a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables year-round, with your own Chinese greenhouse."Essential reading for pioneers of Chinese greenhouses."- Pam Dawling, author, The Year-Round Hoophouse and Sustainable Market Farming "If you are looking to increase your antifragility by building a truly passive solar greenhouse you will get a ton of value from this book."- Rob Avis, P. Eng, co-author, Essential Rainwater Harvesting DAN CHIRAS, Ph.D, is the author of numerous books on renewable energy, including Power from the Sun and The Homeowner's Guide to Renewable Energy. He has been growing in green- houses for nearly two decades and in his own passive solar Chinese greenhouse since 2017. Dan lives in Gerald, MO.

The indispensable guide to solar electricity systems for homeowners, business owners, builders, and students Climate change and limits to fossil fuels compel us to find safer, more economical, and more sustainable ways to meet our needs for electricity. And, as more and more electric cars hit the road, we'll need to find a way to provide fuel that is clean, environmentally sustainable, and affordable. With Solar Electricity Basics , author Dan Chiras offers a concise and up-to-date guide covering all the essentials. It explores: How to size, cost, and choose the right system, including off-grid vs. grid-tied vs grid-tied with battery backup Where to mount a system for maximum performance What type of modules and inverters to buy How to install and maintain batteries Cost vs benefit for solar electric systems How to connect to the grid, and what type of net metering your area offers. Solar Electricity Basics is an indispensable guide for homeowners, business owners, builders, and students for figuring out solar electricity quickly and easily.

The completely revised and updated comprehensive guide to small wind energy systems

Power from the Sun is the fully revised and updated guide for those interested in generating solar electricity. Practical and accessible, it provides a basic understanding of electricity, wiring, and solar energy, and guides the reader through site assessment, providing a solid understanding of grid-tied and off-grid systems.