The projects shared in this book are intended to give you an insight into the multiple ways you can use solar to power your life without using the local utility grid.Contents:IntroductionWhat You Can Power Off-GridSolar PanelsThe Problem with Connecting Directly to a LoadThe LM2596 Buck Converter SolutionBuilding Solar-Powered ApplicationsResources AvailableSolar Panels AvailableBatteries AvailableHow to Determine Battery ChargeInverters AvailableBasic Solar Application ConfigurationsPowering AC Appliances and EquipmentVolts, Current and Watts RevisitedApplications You Can CreateComponents RequiredPowering AC Appliances and EquipmentEstimated Costs for ComponentsSolar Powered Applications in This BookAPP1 – Stabilize Solar Output with a Buck ConverterAPP2 - Voltage Divider Using Resistors VariousAPP3 – LED Lighting 20 mAAPP4 – Old LED Landscape Lights 200mAAPP5 – DC Fan (0.2A)APP6 – DC Desk Lamp 383 mAAPP7 – Cell Phone Charger 400mA/0.4AAPP8 – TOOL: 18V Battery Charger 417mA/0.417AAPP9 – DVD Player 500mA/0.5AAPP10 – 32" Flat Screen Television .0.5A (400W inverter capability 5.8A)APP11 – AM-FM Radio 850mA/0.85AAPP12 – DC Fan 120Vac 50/60 Hz adapted to 5Vdc 1AAPP13 – TOOL: Two Speed Rotary Tool 900mA/0.9A to 1.2AAPP14 – DC Motor 1.25AAPP15 – Wide Screen Display 120Vac 50-60 Hz 58W 1.5AAPP16 – Electric Hand Mixer 1.5AAPP17 – Cordless Limb Cutter 2.0AAPP18 – Computer 2.3AAPP19 – Blender 3.0AAPP20 – TOOL: Paint Sprayer 3.33AAPP21 – TOOL: Electric Sabre Saw 3.9AAPP22 – TOOL: Drill Master Power Angle Grinder 4.3AAPP23 – DVD Player 4.8AAPP24 – TOOL: Electric Drill 5.0AAPP25 – TOOL: Electric Drill 6.0AAPP26 – TOOL: Electric Air Blower 120Vac 7.5AAPP27 – TOOL: Angle Grinder 7.5AAPP28 – TOOL: Limb Cutter Chair Saw 120Vac 8 ampsAPP29 – Coffee Maker 8.8AAPP30 – Electric Floor Heater 11.67AAPP31 – TOOL: Circular Saw 12.0AAPP32 – Electric Air Heater 12.5AAPP33 – TOOL: Heat Gun 12.5AAPP34 – TOOL: Electric Pressure Washer 13.0AAPP35 – TOOL: Electric Chain Saw 120Vac 15 amps
