Fact Sheets & Publications

Looking for more information about renewable technologies?  The N.C. Solar Center has an array of renewable energy-focused fact sheets and publications available for download.

Fact Sheets

 

General N.C. Solar Center

N.C. Solar Center Overview

 

Clean Transportation

Click here for transportation materials


Energy Assessments


Subsidized Renewable Energy Site Assessments

 

Economic Development

Economic Development
Solar Financial Modeling (Dashboard)

 

Energy Policy

DSIRE information
DSIRE SOLAR information
DSIRE Solar Policy Guide
Commercial Solar Incentives
Residential Solar Incentives

 

Renewable Technologies

LandFill Gas
Passive Solar DS
Residential Solar Hot Water
Geothermal Energy
Solar Technologies
Wind Energy

 

Workforce Development

Training Program Overview
Financial Assistance for Continuing Education Courses
RETDS Brochure
Dealer Training

 

 

Clean Power & Industrial Efficiency

CHP Technical Overview
Industry Focused Services
Micro-CHP and Solar Demonstration Project

 

 

 

 

Publications

 

Active Solar


Passive and Active Solar Domestic Hot Water Systems
Space Heating with Active Solar Energy Systems
Siting of Active Solar Collectors and Photovoltaic Modules
Heating Your Swimming Pool with Solar Energy
Trouble-Shooting Your Solar Water Heating System
Do-It-Yourself Solar Applications
Heating Season Performance and Thermal Characteristics of the NCSU Solar House

Fuel Cell


Demonstration of PEM Fuel Cell with On-Site Hydrogen Generation

 

General


Solar Energy: An Overview
Solar Energy and You
Overview of Renewable Energy Technologies
A Word to the Wise
Information Resources for Conservation and Renewable Energy
Energy Education Resources for Teachers and Students
Solar Activities for Students
Renewable Tax Credits for North Carolina
Recommended Reading List for Solar and Renewable Technologies
Selected Biomass Energy Sources and Conversion Technologies for North Carolina

Passive Solar


North Carolina Consumer’s Guide to Buying a Solar Electric System
SunBook: A Guide to Solar Energy in North Carolina
Passive Solar Options for North Carolina Homes
Passive Solar Design Checklist
Selecting a Site for Your Passive Solar Home
Energy-Saving Landscaping for Your Passive Solar Home
Passive Cooling for Your North Carolina Home
Sunspace Design Basics
Decorating Your Passive Solar Home
Summer Shading and Exterior Insulation for North Carolina Windows
Passive Solar Retrofit for North Carolina Homes
Do-It-Yourself Solar Applications
Solar Homes for North Carolina II

 

Photovoltaics


Photovoltaics: Electricity from the Sun
Siting of Active Solar Collectors and Photovoltaic Modules 
Photovoltaic Power System for the NCSU Solar House
Photovoltaic Applications