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).
Solar Incentives Are Dead, Long Live Solar
The California Solar Initiative (CSI) program, which provides rebates for homes and businesses, is no longer providing rebates for homeowners in PG&E territory. That's terrific news. PG&E Solar Incentives Are Dead! Long Live Solar! As a solar enthusiast, you...
Financing your Rooftop Solar Power System in San Jose – Silicon Valley
Let's face it, a rooftop solar power system isn't cheap. But two recent developments have completely changed the economics for buying a home solar power system in San Jose and the surrounding communities. The first development is that solar panel prices have declined...
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 low, predictable operating expense. Partnering with Cinnamon Solar, an experienced industry leader in commercial solar power...
How Solar Works
Description of a Typical Solar System Solar power systems turn sunlight into electricity. Silicon wafers capture photons from sunlight and turn them into DC power, which is then transformed into 120 volt AC power and connected to your existing electrical system — as...
Residential Solar
Residential Solar [teaser]When you put your home to work generating solar power, you'll see immediate savings on your electric bills, and significantly reduce your carbon footprint using clean, renewable electricity from the sun.[/teaser] Why is a solar power system...
Reducing Customer Acquisition Costs for Home Solar Systems
"Comparison Shopping" for a solar power system is a great way for a homeowner to find the cheapest/best system for their needs. BUT IT WON'T SUBSTANTIALLY REDUCE CUSTOMER ACQUISITION COSTS! According to a recent NREL study, these customer acquisition costs (lead...
On the Road Towards Energy Independence
With all the bad press about the renewable energy industry, it's easy to miss the fact that we are moving steadily down the road towards energy independence. It's a trip that we need to make, but it hasn't been easy and there's no way we can afford to coast now....
Yesterday’s Solar Eclipse – Tomorrow’s Healthy Solar Industry
There was a solar eclipse yesterday. The kind in the sky where the moon partially obscures the sun. Not an eclipse of the Solar Industry. Definitely Not. Yes, I know things are tougher than they've been in recent years. 35% tariffs on modules using Chinese cells. Low...
Solar Rights Manifesto
Solar Rights Manifesto Although equipment and direct labor costs have declined as solar systems become simpler and safer, the sad truth is that the paperwork and bureaucracy have become even more complicated. Our greatest savings as an industry will be to attack these...
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