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).
Beware Before You Compare World Solar Markets
For the past few years I’ve been hearing about how efficient and less expensive it is to install solar power systems in Germany. Many people credit this growth to their feed-in tariff. But at the end of the day, it’s really lower costs that will drive faster market...
Ten Solar Predictions for 2007
Lot's of M&A activity throughout the solar value chain. Wafer-Cell-Module companies will vertically integrate -- and integrators will merge. State incentives, primarily those in CA, will drive solar growth in the U.S. East coast states, most likely NJ, will come...
Open Letter to Solar Venture Capitalists
Ponder these four realities when you consider a new solar technology: Start your due diligence on a 10 year old roof. It is an extremely hostile environment. When I go up there just about the only thing I see that is still in good shape is corrosion-proof metal and...
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 more money as the industry grew - Solar module manufacturers raised their prices and made more money as the industry grew -...
Republicans in favor of the environment?
Heaven forbid! How much #$%^& does Arnold have to take from his own Republican party about his stance on the environment. A governor must be a leader, even when what he wants to do may be unfavorable to his own party. As a result of his leadership, the California...
Silicone Shortage?
From our vantage point there does not seem to be much of a silicone shortage here in California. The cosmetic surgery industry seems to be expanding quite rapidly. On the other hand, a shortage of refined silicon does persist in the solar power industry. Based on...
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