Nov 28, 2016 | Cheap Energy, Energy Saving Tips, Energy Technology, Gardening
About 50% of U.S. residents are not great candidates for rooftop solar. They may live in an apartment, they may have a very shaded roof, or they may have a very small electric bill. The best option for these people may be some kind of shared solar power system....
Nov 21, 2016 | Energy Politics, Solar Installers
Our country had a surprise when Trump was elected as our next President. He takes office in fewer than two months. Compared to his predecessors, President Elect Trump has very different views about energy, manufacturing and business in general. Many of these views are...
Nov 20, 2016 | Energy Technology, Home Improvement, Improving Solar, Residential Solar
Tesla’s recently announced solar shingles are a great looking and potentially ground-breaking Building Integrated Photovoltaic (BIPV) product. But we don’t know much at all about the cost or performance of a Tesla solar roof. Not to worry…on this week’s Energy Show on...
Nov 13, 2016 | Energy Politics
The sun was shining the morning Donald Trump became president-elect. I checked. Solar continues to be the most cost-effective way of generating electricity, so there is no doubt in my mind that our industry will continue to thrive. Perhaps not as fast as the past...
Nov 7, 2016 | Energy Technology, Improving Solar, Solar Power System Maintenance
With so many options for solar inverters, choosing the right one for your home or business can get a little overwhelming. In the way of background, inverters convert the DC power from rooftop solar panels into the AC power used in your home. High Voltage! For cost,...