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To buy a book or to get a free information form the internet is really up to each person. I think you can get more quality information from internet about solar energy however I have still bought quite many books myself. With books you can always take them out when needed, underline etc whilst with internet its impossible. - If you still choose an internet and you are looking for technical articles, use governmental sites or wikipedia. These are the most valuable free information goldmines.
- If you choose books Amazon is a great place to get cheap deals but its also gives a chance to read other people reviews before making the final buying decision. Just keep in mind your level of knowledge. Bad review score can be given unfairly by advanced level reader whilst the book could be very good source for basic level reader or vice versa book is too difficult to read for the beginner whilst great source for expert.
I have written few introduction reviews only for the best ones I have read. There should be something for everybody. Hopefully it makes choosing the right book easier!  The Passive Solar Design and Construction Handbook
by Michael J. Crosbie, 1997 The bible of passive solar design has been completely revised and updated. Extensive use of detailed drawings and case studies provide design and construction specifics. Includes updated information on material and assembly performance and computer simulation and analysis, plus the latest advances in materials and techniques. Read More 
Thermal Analysis and Design of Passive Solar Buildings
by A. K. Athienitis, Mat Santamouris, 2002 Passive solar design techniques are becoming increasingly important in building design. This design reference book takes the building engineer or physicist step-by-step through the thermal analysis and design of passive solar buildings. In particular it emphasizes two important topics: the maximum utilization of available solar energy and thermal storage, and the sizing of an appropriate auxiliary heating/cooling system in conjunction with good thermal control. Read More  Solar Heating Systems for Houses: A Design Handbook for Solar Combisystems by Werner Weiss, 2004 Application of energy-efficient building strategies such as improved thermal insulation and use of low temperature heat supply systems is becoming increasingly common. This trend, combined with growing environmental awareness and the subsidies available in certain countries, favors an increase in market share for solar combisystems. The need for guidelines in selecting the appropriate system and designing this system according to the specific needs of the building and the local environment is therefore now increasingly pressing… Read More  The Solar House: Passive Heating and Cooling by Daniel D. Chiras, 2002 You will learn:
- How to select a cost-effective, energy efficient, and environmentally friendly backup heating system.
- how to preserve indoor air quality in an airtight, energy-efficient home.
- ways of employing green building materials in a naturally conditioned home. Read More  The Simply Solar House: Green Building on a Budget
by Richard Crume, Yoko Crume
"The Simply Solar House" is unique in its practical approach to designing a highly energy efficient house using common construction materials and practices. Drawing upon their experience building a solar house in central North Carolina, the authors describe the key features of energy efficient home design in simple and easy to understand language. Read More  Solar Power Your Home For Dummies by Rik DeGunther , 2007 This friendly, hands-on guide is packed with tips for making your home more energy-efficient though solar power—and helping the planet at the same time. You’ll see how to survey your home to determine your current household energy efficiency and use, and evaluate where solar power would best benefit you. You’ll also calculate what the return on your investment will be before you make any decisions... Read More  Passive Solar House: The Complete Guide to Heating and Cooling Your Home by James Kachadorian, 2006 This is the building book for a world of climbing energy costs. Applicable to diverse regions, climates, budgets, and styles of architecture, Kachadorian’s techniques translate the essentials of timeless solar design into practical wisdom for today’s solar builders. Profiles of successful passive solar design, construction.. Read More  Advances In Passive Cooling by Mat Santamouris, 2007 This book offers the latest knowledge and techniques on passive cooling, enabling building professionals to understand the state of the art and employ relevant new strategies. With separate chapters on comfort, urban microclimate, solar control, ventilation, ground cooling and evaporative and radiative cooling, this authoritative text will also be invaluable for aspiring architects, engineers and other students working on building physics and low-energy design. Read More  Heating, Cooling, Lighting: Sustainable Design Methods for Architects by Norbert Lechner, 2008 One of the leading references on the design of a building's environmental controls has just gotten better. For years, Heating, Cooling, Lighting has supplied architects and students with the strategies needed for initial design decisions for building systems. The book looks at how to design the form of the building itself to take advantage of natural heating, cooling, and lighting and how to best utilize active mechanical equipment to satisfy the needs not provided by nature. Read More  Solar Power in Building Design by Peter Gevorkian, 2007 Solar Power in Building Design is a complete guide to designing, implementing, and auditing energy-efficient, cost-effective solar power systems for residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. From basic theory through project planning, cost estimating, and manufacturing methods, this vital resource offers you everything needed for solar power design success. Read More
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