Exploring Solar Energy: Principles and Projects

By Allan Kaufman Intended for technology education teachers and students, this easy-to-understand book covers the major aspects of solar energy: passive solar energy, active solar energy, and solar electricity. A project section provides step-by-step hands-on activities that let students apply principles discussed in the introductory chapters. Projects include a solar energy collector, a solar battery charger, a photocell alarm clock, and a solar energy meter. A list of suppliers, glossary of terms, and bibliography are included. 98 pages; 5-1/2" x 8-1/2"; paperback