Solar Heating Systems for Houses: A Design Handbook for Solar Combisystems
by Werner Weiss, 2004

Everything you need to know about capturing the sun to heat your home

Are you a “greenie?” Someone who cares about their imprint on the environment? If so, it wasn’t too long ago that others looked at you and chuckled as you walked by. If you’re new to the green idea: welcome. We want you to know that your decision to turn to renewable resources as your source of energy is to be applauded.

Now don’t let the title intimidate you, this 344 page book offers its readers a complete resource for converting your home to solar power. The author, Werner Weiss, is a mechanical engineer and managing director of AEE INTEC in Austria, with nearly 20 years experience in the field of solar energy technologies.

Between its covers you’ll discover:
• The collaborative work of international experts from research, industry and academia in the IEA solar heating and cooling programmer’s Task 26,
• Detailed methods for analyzing and optimizing combisystems for different house types
• Introduction of a standardized classification and evaluation processes and design tools for these systems

This is a scholarly study of the use of solar power for the home. It details the trends and advancements in the world-wide use of soar power. It will remain a preeminent reference source for those who study solar power as well as for those who wish to apply this renewable energy source to their own house.