A solar energy handbook for the Rockhampton region : a compendium of solar energy data, statistics and current applications techniques with special emphasis on the Rockhampton district of central Queensland

"Solar radiant energy is a continuous and regularly available resource; its utilisation through the earth's eco-systems has always been fundamental to man's life on earth. Man is now seeking to direct this abundance of energy to improving his quality of life or, at least, to preventing its deterioration as the supply of fossil fuels diminishes. This handbook is an attempt to assist the people of Rockhampton, and its surrounding district, make an increasing and a more effective use of solar energy over the forthcoming era of change in energy usage."--p. 1.