Solar Wolf Energy Blog

"Big Green" Is The Best At Destroying Cash & Losing Money

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So the news the last few days are about "the big green solar company" with Elon Musk as the largest shareholder. We have been getting some questions as to why Tesla, a already in debt cash burning company would want a massively in debt even substantially larger cash burner and one of the worst stocks that is publicly listed. The truth is obvious to a few, however most don't see it.

The real reason is because they burn $2 for every $1 they earn....

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Ted "The Wolf" Strzelecki

Home Energy Batteries

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Right now is a good time for homeowners. There is a frenzy going on with companies that manufacture home solar / batteries.

It seems each week a new company pops up and promises better technology, warranties in a smaller footprint taking up less space in your home. What we really want is the price of these to come down. Right now they are on the high side and consumers don't know who is really worth their salt. Simply Googling a company can give...

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Ted "The Wolf" Strzelecki

Just Stop It. You Know Who You Are!

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We meet lots of people that have either had solar installed or are about to have it installed that have price quotes from some "less than honest" companies. What exactly do I mean?

What I mean is the companies out there that are using obsolete equipment. You know who you are out there. The companies that are in commercial solar and decide to one day take a stab at the residential market. Sure when you are installing 3,400 panels it may make...

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Ted "The Wolf" Strzelecki

Being The Biggest DOESN'T Mean Anything!

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Some of the larger players in solar will often have their sales teams tell homeowners "We are the largest" or "You don't do as many installs as us and not become the best". This sounds good to the untrained and uneducated ear. Uneducated to the power of marketing and branding.

What am I saying? Simply put in another light, if I have a company that makes lighters, in order to scale and grow I need to make the best lighters and grow steadily...

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Ted "The Wolf" Strzelecki

The Management Behind A Solar Company

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Who are you purchasing your solar service and equipment from?

It goes beyond the sales person you are dealing with. Perhaps you haven't noticed the excessively high turn over rate in this industry. Well, I can assure you it is a problem. Why? A large reason is because there are owners and management that are just in this industry because there is a flooding of demand for it. They come and go and will be on the train to something else when it pops ...

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Ted "The Wolf" Strzelecki

Three Things You Should Know About Your Solar Warranty

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What does a solar warranty even mean?! They just sit up there on the roof right? The good news is, there is no moving parts and they don't break down often. The bad news is, most solar warranties aren't worth the paper they are written on. If you scan threw the fine print you will see a million and one escape clauses. Here are 3 things you need to look for.

1) Roof penetration warranty: If you roof develops a leak is your solar company going to...

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Ted "The Wolf" Strzelecki

Embrace the Naysayers!

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Keep saying "I'll wait til it gets cheaper"...while your electric bill keeps going higher.

Don't buy solar but keep complaining about the 30% ITC tax credit, the one that the "taxpayer's are paying for" Yea, that is great, your neighbor went solar and you didn't so he is getting the huge tax advantage and you're merely complaining about it. Listen we are all paying for it anyway, what are you waiting for?

"But the panels only last 20 years" Said...

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Ted "The Wolf" Strzelecki

Lease vs Own Your Solar System

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This is just one of the reasons why you should never lease a solar system. You should purchase it and own it instead. The amount you earn is far higher!...

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Ted "The Wolf" Strzelecki