Solar Homes

This wiki looks at existing solar homes around the world and the process of building or retrofitting homes to make use of the sun's energy. This includes photovoltaic and solar thermal technologies.

What questions must a homeowner ask a prospective solar contractor? How much of the solar energy work can a handy homeowner do him/herself? What kinds of advance planning and measurement are required? What results are typical for small and large investments?

See also Eco Design and Ecobuilding Program.