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Sep 20, 20152 min read

Can I Get Solar if my Roof is Shaded

Rooftop solar panels only work when they are in direct sunlight. So if you install solar on a partially shaded roof, the output of your...

Sep 4, 20151 min read

Running A Successful Solar Business With Pamela Cargill

Running a successful solar business isn’t easy. Whether it’s a small local installer working on one system a week on neighborhood homes,...

Aug 11, 20151 min read

Solar Advice from Pat Redgate at Ameco Solar

Technologies, companies and business models in the solar industry come and go. But even in the relatively new solar industry, history...

Jul 20, 20152 min read

Rooftop Solar Fire Safety with Captain Matt Paiss

Fires in homes are generally caused by kitchen mishaps, heating system fires or electrical malfunctions. When it comes to rooftop solar...

Mar 17, 20151 min read

Tod Dubois with Sangha Energy Talks About Backup Power and Sustainable Off-Grid Living

Hurricanes. Blizzards. Earthquakes. Tornadoes. They’ve all clobbered populated areas over the last few years, resulting in extended power...

Mar 9, 20151 min read

What Solar Panels Should I Buy?

Solar panels have been on the market in the U.S. for over 25 years. Without exception, all of the manufacturers of panels on the market...

Mar 3, 20152 min read

Cap And Trade - Good For Solar, Bad For Gas - Sep 2014

Over 95% of climate scientists have concluded that CO2 is the primary cause of global warming. Solving the problem requires a dramatic...

Mar 2, 20152 min read

Combining Solar And Storage For Commercial Buildings

Homes are billed for electricity based on the amount of energy they consume (measured in kwh). But commercial facilities often get an...

Mar 25, 20141 min read

Combining Solar and Storage for Commercial Customers

To many of us old timers, the battery storage industry looks a lot like the solar industry did ten years ago. Energy storage on the grid...

Mar 31, 20131 min read

Commercial Solar

Commercial Solar A solar power system is one of the best business investments you can make, turning highly variable energy costs into a...

Sep 20, 20061 min read

Financial Impact of the real "Silicon Shortage"

Since the “silicon shortage” began two years ago in the solar industry, it had the following financial impact: – Silicon refiners made...