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MATHIAS ENERGY
CONSULTING
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The Tesla Powerwall 3 vs Enphase Energy’s System Updated: Jun 25 Enphase Energy Battery System I have attended several updates over the...
Jeff Mathias
May 311 min read
From string inverters to micro inverters, an 18-year history
Recently I attended a Tesla Powerwall 3 training session, and it brought me back to my roots in the solar industry. I decided to write...
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Jeff Mathias
Feb 156 min read
Do I really want to to go Off-Grid?
Do I Really want to go Off-Grid with Solar! About 5 years ago, when I was co-owner of Synergy Solar, I wrote a blog like this one about,...
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Jeff Mathias
Feb 67 min read
What is the Best way to Finance a Solar and Storage System
Over the years I have been asked what the best way to finance a solar installation on your home (cash purchase, finance, or third-party...
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Jeff Mathias
Feb 52 min read
Other Blogs Written for First Response Solar.
About 3 years ago I sold my co-ownership share in a local Sonoma County solar and energy storage system (ESS) installation company. My...
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Jeff Mathias
Feb 37 min read
Batteries or a Generator!
Comparing the 15-year costs of energy storage and a generator. Back in 2017 when I was co-owner of Synergy Solar, we began designing our...
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Jeff Mathias
May 12, 20235 min read
Can I use my electric vehicle battery to power my home?
Often, I am asked “Why can’t I use my electric car to run my refrigerator or get hot water when the utility grid is down,” or “Why do I...
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Jeff Mathias
Apr 20, 20234 min read
Does Solar Still Make Sense Under Net Billing Tariff (NBT)?
There is a great deal of concern over the new NBT schedule and how it will impact solar. Many believe that it will have a devastating...
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Jeff Mathias
Feb 8, 20234 min read
Fuel Switching and Energy Storage Design.
Fuel switching and battery storage. One of the common trends in the residential building community is what I term “fuel switching”. The...
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Jeff Mathias
Feb 8, 20233 min read
Designing Storage for Urban Homes:
Urban Solar Battery Storage Overview There are considerable differences between designing Energy Storage Systems (ESS) for rural...
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Jeff Mathias
Feb 7, 20233 min read
Rural Solar Battery Storage
Sizing Energy Storage Systems for Rural environments: Overview This blog will focus on using battery storage and solar for the rural...
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Jeff Mathias
Feb 7, 20235 min read
Battery storage less expensive than Generator.
10 year cost comparison of Battery Storage vs. Auto Start Generators Know the Facts Back-up systems have always been a discussion point...
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Jeff Mathias
Nov 11, 20224 min read
Residential Battery Storage - what are my batteries made from?
Why You Should Care What Your Battery Is Made Of: As home energy storage batteries continue to gain popularity, some look at how many kWh...
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Jeff Mathias
Nov 10, 20225 min read
Summarizing the Inflation Reduction Act.
The Inflation Reduction Act is broad legislation and can be overwhelming to understand. Many of our customers have asked us how will it...
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Jeff Mathias
Nov 10, 20223 min read
Cleaning Your Solar Modules
I am often asked, "What is the customer's responsibility for maintaining a solar system to protect this 25-plus year investment? The...
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