Solar Wolf Energy Blog

Observing International Day of Women and Girls in Science!

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This Thursday, February 11, was the day people around the world take to acknowledge the contributions of women to science fields, as well as the importance of empowering girls and women to get involved in the sciences. We wanted to talk about this topic, because women in science fields are important to us. A large portion of our leadership team is women, and we wouldn't have the successful company we have today without them. We all owe our...

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Alex "Solar Girl" Steele

Energy Interdependence and Diversity: How Cooperation and Balance Keep Our Communities Strong

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As a national presence in residential and commercial solar energy installation, we at Solar Wolf Energy love renewables more than most. We’re huge supporters of clean energy transition because we know it is the best path our society can take towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions, minimizing the harmful impacts of climate change, and preserving our natural resources. However, we also know that balance and moderation are key elements of any...

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Alex "Solar Girl" Steele

Maximize Your Tax Credits with an Electric Vehicle and EV Charger

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Presidents Day is typically a great time to purchase a car. Dealerships love to hold promotional events this time of year, so if you’re in the market for a new vehicle, Presidents Day is prime time to go car shopping! This year, the circumstances are a little different than usual, but these strange times may actually improve the outlook on car purchasing options for consumers. Over the last year, because the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted just...

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Alex "Solar Girl" Steele

Consider Challenging Yourself to be a Steward for Earth During Lent

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For many Americans, Lent is an important part of the year. A time of solemn observance for Catholic people, Lent is the 40 day period that begins after Ash Wednesday and ends on Easter. During this time, many people choose to “give something up” to show reverence for the sacrifice Jesus made when he fasted and prayed for 40 days, before dying on the Cross for mankind’s sins. Whether you are religious or not, Lent can be an opportune time to try...

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Alex "Solar Girl" Steele

If You Don't Get On The Solar Coaster, You Will Be Left Behind

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As the saying goes, more is lost by indecision than wrong decision. Everyone has been watching the solar coaster tick tick tick up the track. While some hope it crashes, some are too scared to board, some are self described experts and say it isn't real or useful, and the others understand and have accepted it's overwhelmingly clean and unquestionable usefulness.

In 2017 with the myriad of incentives among other reasons to go solar, like falling ...

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Ted "The Wolf" Strzelecki

With SRECs, The Amount Of Money You Receive In ROI For Solar Is UNBEATABLE

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Very few things in life that are too good to be true actually turn out real. Except for the Solar Renewable Energy Credits. Once broken down often homeowner's say "That seems like it is too good to be true" Now I realize that with Bernie Madoff and other financial investments that end up blowing up in people's faces that more times than not if it sounds to good to be true it often is.

However, with the SRECs what you see is what you actually...

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Ted "The Wolf" Strzelecki

Financing Solar In 2007 vs Financing Solar In 2016

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It seems the masses are becoming smarter and more knowledgeable about purchasing solar. Recent numbers show the decline in leasing on a national scale with more families and corporations alike wanting to out right own their systems instead of the obsolete and contractually damaging lease. One of the key reasons? Financing is becoming more accessible and user friendly. When solar leasing began it's quick rise to commonplace, it was because solar...

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Ted "The Wolf" Strzelecki

The Important Role Of Batteries In Solar

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So it goes without saying that solar is a great decision both environmentally and especially financially. As the day goes on your solar arrays (panels) collect and distribute power to your home. Excess power is then sent back out to the grid. Some states which have "Net Metering" will let you receive funds or credits depending where you are for the overage you do not use.

What about at night though? No one is making lunar panels (sarcasm) yet...

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Ted "The Wolf" Strzelecki