Solar Wolf Energy Blog

"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

Protect Your Home From Power Outages With Battery Backup

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Home Battery backup systems are the wave of the future. Home Batteries offer seamless backup power, with or without solar! When paired with a home solar system they can virtually eliminate blackouts in an off-the-grid lifestyle. It's time to ditch those loud gas eating generators for a virtually silent backup power source.What Is a Self-Powered Home?A self-powered home combines solar energy and home battery backup to independently power your...

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Mike "Tech Overlord" Collette

What Does a "NO" Mean In Solar?

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During thousands of visits about solar power to homes or business and countless conversations there are times when a “no” is necessary. Sometimes these responses are mine…and sometimes they are the customers. I personally like them. I will give you a little background to help you understand why.Since 1984 in some way I have been trying to put bricks in a wall. That wall is a defensive wall for my children and for the coming generations. I see...

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Jeff Hickson LEED AP

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

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

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

Owning Your Own (SOLAR) Gas Station

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In 1974 I was just turning 17 years old. My hair was long and my goals were yet to be figured out. Many do not know that this was the period of the gas crisis. Escalating prices and shortages were the bane of drivers of motor cars. I owned a 1964 VW beetle that was my pride and joy. I was on the verge of going to college for physics where my thoughts would change.  You see this was the era of gas lines and escalating prices. This was...

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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