The Tesla Powerwall 3 vs Enphase Energy’s System Updated: Jun 25 Enphase Energy Battery System I have attended several updates over the...

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...

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,...

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...

About 3 years ago I sold my co-ownership share in a local Sonoma County solar and energy storage system (ESS) installation company. My...

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...

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...

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...

Fuel switching and battery storage. One of the common trends in the residential building community is what I term “fuel switching”. The...

Urban Solar Battery Storage Overview There are considerable differences between designing Energy Storage Systems (ESS) for rural...

Sizing Energy Storage Systems for Rural environments: Overview This blog will focus on using battery storage and solar for the rural...

10 year cost comparison of Battery Storage vs. Auto Start Generators Know the Facts Back-up systems have always been a discussion point...

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...

The Inflation Reduction Act is broad legislation and can be overwhelming to understand. Many of our customers have asked us how will it...

I am often asked, "What is the customer's responsibility for maintaining a solar system to protect this 25-plus year investment? The...