Solar Wolf Energy Blog

How Do You Size a Solar PV System?

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I have been thinking about how I size a solar PV system. The answer seems simple. You size it to the customer's electrical load.  Is that the right answer though? On the face of it, it would seem so. Over more than a decade of designing my thought has changed and frankly I am better at what I do.  It has been driven by my exposure to the processes of others as well as my thoughts on results. I see other designs, the promises made and...

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Jeff Hickson LEED AP

"Wolf Moon" The First Full Moon of 2020 Will Also Coincide With a Lunar Eclipse

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The so-called “Full Wolf Moon,” which rises Jan. 10, will also coincide with a penumbral lunar eclipse that will be visible to some looking skyward — depending on where you live in the world.According to the Old Farmer's Almanac, the January full Moon was dubbed the "Wolf" Moon by Native Americans because it occurred at a time of year when wolves would be howling with hunger. As eclipses of the moon go, today's Wolf Moon lunar eclipse will...

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Mike "Tech Overlord" Collette

Five Things To Consider When Choosing a Solar Company

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So, you're interested in going solar? It can seem like a daunting task to choose a company to go with. There are so many companies and system designs to choose from. I am going to share with you 5 things that you must absolutely consider before pulling the trigger on your solar project. 1. Cost: When choosing a company more often then not you are going to make the logical decision of getting at least three or more quotes. Now with...

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Marty "The Brain" Peña

How Do You Choose a Solar Panel

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Over the years I have walked into thousands of homes and businesses to talk about solar. For many it has been their first conversation. More often than not recently it has been their second or third time they are looking at solar. Often the first question I am asked is "What panel are you selling?"Usually this lends to me to understand that this customer has been "sold" on certain panels. For the customer this is confusing as everybody advises...

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Jeff Hickson LEED AP

Solar Wolf Launches New Referral Program

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Want $500? If you refer somebody to us and they go solar, you get $500 Cash!

Anyone over 18 is eligible to receive this, even yourself. Simply review with your friend, co-worker, relative or anyone that you will be giving us their name so they are okay with us contacting them.

Again, please clarify with them first before you submit their info. Using our nationwide size capability, your referral is in great hands.

Visit our referral page located...

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Mike "Tech Overlord" Collette

Solar Wolf Energy Launches Brand New Website

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This week we are excited to announce that Solar Wolf Energy launched a brand new website! The goal of the new website has many facets which I will share with you all below. Beware, it might get a little technical.

Any Device, Anywhere
To begin with, we wanted the website to work flawlessly across any device whether it be a Phone, Tablet, Laptop, PC, TV, etc... People access information in many different ways so we wanted to cater to everyone as...

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Mike "Tech Overlord" Collette

Solar Wolf Energy Expanding to Auburn & Hiring 40 Employees

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Solar Wolf Energy will purchase the former Cabot House Furniture location in Auburn in an expansion where the company will add 40 employees.

The Douglas clean energy installer has secured a lease-to-own agreement for the building located at 771 Washington St. in Auburn. CEO Ted Strzelecki said the 38,000-square-foot location will house areas for training, an employee gym, library as well as audio and video facilities for the firm’s YouTube...

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Ted "The Wolf" Strzelecki

Beware of Lighting The Solar Candle at Both Ends

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Another year is rapidly coming to a close and with it another step toward solar needing to stand on its own two feet. I am referring of course the to the tax credit and subsidy that gives both homeowners and commercial clients the same 30% tax credit. It seems that from the beginning that solar has been disliked for such an obvious subsidy. Too many are quick to throw the statement "Once the subsidy is gone solar will fold" Nothing could be...

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Ted "The Wolf" Strzelecki