A lot of people ask me about ways they can get started with solar technologies. Let’s face it. If you have never played with solar technologies before, it’s not going to be too straight forward to get started. After all, there are a few details you need to know before going solar at home. You want to figure out how you can go about remodeling your house to take advantage of solar technology. You can always go beyond that and tackle some geeky solar projects. But you can’t just jump into deep waters without some training beforehand. Thankfully, there are plenty of cool books you can pick up that give you the background knowledge you need to get the job done.
With that in mind, here are 3 exciting do-it-yourself solar guides that can help you get a fast start with this technology:

Solar Energy Projects for the Evil Genius: one of the most exciting solar books all around. Whether you want to get started with solar cooking or build a water purifier, this book has you covered.

Solar Power Your Home For Dummies: maybe not as exciting as the first book, but it does give you a head-start with your solar technology. If you are not looking for exotic projects and want to get a good understanding of what options are available to you at home, this book is worth a read.

Wind & Solar Electricity: A Practical DIY Guide: a simple guide to solar electricity. Who wants to pay those hefty electricity bills when you can take advantage of solar power to get the job done .