Barry Cinnamon has been blogging about the Solar Industry since 2007.
Every week Barry hosts The Energy Show, a 30 minute informative talk show that covers a broad variety of energy related topics spanning technology, economics, policy, and politics that are shaping the future of how we generate and consume electricity, along with practical money-saving tips on ways to reduce your home and business energy consumption.
The Energy Show runs every Saturday on KDOW Radio AM in San Jose California.
Barry heads up Cinnamon Energy Systems (a San Jose residential and commercial solar and energy storage contractor) and Spice Solar (suppliers of built-in solar racking technology). After 10,000+ installations while at the helm of Akeena Solar and Westinghouse Solar, he’s developed a pretty good perspective on the real-world economics of rooftop solar — as well as the best products and services for homeowners, manufacturers and installers. His rooftop tinkering led to the development of integrated racking (released in 2007), AC solar modules (released in 2009), and Spice Solar (the fastest way to install rooftop solar modules).
The Revolution in Home Battery & Solar Electronics
The Energy Show · The Revolution in Home Battery & Solar Electronics - SolarEdge Interview Prt 1 You don’t have to be a Boomer to remember the days of simple DC wire connections to string inverters. For the most part, these times are long gone. Since 2010,...
Declare Energy Independence from Sky High Electric Bills
The Energy Show · Declare Your Energy Independence from Sky High Electric Bills Utilities are in business to make money. So it’s no surprise that your electric bills will keep going up. You may not know it, but since 2022 the United States has been energy independent....
My AC Broke – Is a Heat Pump Cool?
The Energy Show · My AC Broke - Is a Heat Pump Cool? Yes, definitely. Heat pumps are literally and figuratively cool. And without a doubt, the best time to consider installing a heat pump is when your AC (or furnace) dies. Heat pumps do double duty, providing both...
Save The Photons
The Energy Show · Dirty Solar Panels Waste Clean Energy Consider the poor photons! If your panels are dirty you are causing trillions of premature photonic deaths when they collide with dirt molecules. Please give those photons the chance to knock an electron loose...
The Top Five Reasons NOT to Install a Heat Pump
The Energy Show · 5 Reasons Not To Install A Heat Pump Are you sick of all the heat pump hype? Skeptical about why you should buy one right away? Don’t mind paying huge bills to your utility for methane (natural gas)? Even heat pump enthusiasts like us agree with...
Limits of Growth in the Clean Energy Industry
The Energy Show · Limits of Growth in the Clean Energy Industry with Jon Semingson This week's Energy Show dives into the tumultuous landscape of the clean energy industry, painting a picture of contrasting fortunes akin to the classic “Tale of Two Cities.” On one...
Elon Musk Is Right About The SuperCharger Business
The Energy Show · Elon Musk Is Right About The SuperCharger Business I read an avalanche of media criticism when Elon Musk fired his entire SuperCharger team a few weeks ago. In spite of all the whining, it was a good business decision for Tesla. Here’s why: expanding...
40+ Successful Years in Solar and Storage
The Energy Show · 40+ Successful Years in Solar and Storage 10 years in the solar and storage industry qualifies most industry veterans as a solar old timer. But there is one person who stands out as a beacon of leadership, longevity and success. Ed Murray has been...
Seismic Changes in the Solar and Storage Industry – Part 2
The Energy Show · Seismic Changes in the Solar and Storage Industry - Part 2 Welcome back to Part 2 of our interview with Scott Sullivan, my friend and one of the best networked executives in the industry. Earthquake excitement has diminished in the New Jersey area,...
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