For coop heat, you might not have considered passive solar or heat sinks? Do some research on those. I've used both methods in different applications for decades, since before active solar (panels, batteries, converters) was available to the average Joe. It's old school for sure, but it darn well works.
Best of luck to you! It's a wonderful adventure if you take it in small steps. Don't let yourself get overwhelmed by taking in the big picture or the whole list of tasks too often. Try not to take on too many projects or too many goals at once. Enjoy the feeling of accomplishment from finishing one project at a time. You got this!