Long, long ago, in the dark days before mandatory digital technology, we toiled away installing solar equipment without the benefit of phone apps. Yes, it’s true! We went out and surveyed sites for solar installations …
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I’m may not be the sharpest chisel in the toolbox, but I’m no dummy. And neither are you! If I can understand solar technology, you can too! So rather than an “idiot’s guide” or “…for …
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DIY Discussion, How To, Resources, Solar
This fall, I had the pleasure of being a guest instructor at a small college here in Iowa. It’s not your average private liberal arts college, however. The Maharishi University of Management, or MUM for …
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As a solar installer, one of the most frequently asked questions I get is: “The solar panels will give me electricity when the power goes out, right?” The questioner inevitably exhibits a disgruntled facial expression …
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The vast majority of residential solar installations these days are going on the roof of the home or garage. Mounting solar panels directly on the roof of a house has many advantages over a ground-mounted …
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As a solar installer and as an outspoken advocate for solar energy, a lot of people have approached me over the years for advice about how to finance their solar project. They come from all …
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One thing that I have learned over the years from talking to homeowners, business owners and even apartment renters, is that they like the idea of using solar energy. They would use solar energy if …
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As an experienced solar installer and a notorious cheapskate, I am often asked, “How can we start using renewable energy in our home without spending a ton of money?” Okay, not those exact words, but …
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