Year Round Solar Greenhouse & Off Grid Solar Power

audiobook (Unabridged) 2-in-1 Compilation | Make Your Own Solar Power System and build Your Own Passive Solar Greenhouse Without Drowning in a Sea of Technical Jargon

By Small Footprint Press

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In Off Grid Solar Power, you will discover:


  • The 4 main components of a simple off-grid solar power system and how they work with each other to power your off grid life
  • The main concepts of electricity, including the difference between direct current (DC) and alternating current (AC)
  • How to easily calculate how much power you need, so that you can ensure your DIY off grid solar power system gives you enough power to do everything you need it to do
  • The most common types of batteries used for solar power systems and how to choose the right battery for your needs and budget
  • How to choose the right solar panels for your needs, and how much they cost
  • A step-by-step guide for designing and building your own off grid solar power system from scratch
  • A set of blueprints for the most common off grid solar system setups and a list of the equations you'll need along the way

  • Plus, as a bonus, in Year Round Solar Greenhouse, you will discover:


  • Exactly what a passive solar greenhouse is, how it works, and the benefits of growing fruit and vegetables in this type of greenhouse
  • How to use insulation efficiently, and at which point adding more insulation adds unnecessary costs without any added benefits
  • How to control the climate in your greenhouse, no matter how cold or hot it gets outside
  • What a 'climate battery' is, and how you can use it to create a healthy and stable environment for your plants
  • A step-by-step construction process outline (with images!) to help guide you as you build your passive solar greenhouse
  • Year Round Solar Greenhouse & Off Grid Solar Power