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...
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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...
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