Solar Wolf Energy Blog

The Top 7 Myths About Solar

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Solar power is the future and it’s one of the greatest growing and emerging technologies out there. However, because it’s new, there is so much misinformation about the solar industry. Let’s be honest we all know someone who thinks they’re “a solar expert” and they’ve never even worked in the renewable energy field.Allow me to elaborate on the top 7 misconceptions about Solar.1) Solar is a Tax Scam: (FALSE)There is something called an Investment ...

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Marty "The Brain" Peña

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