Solar Wolf Energy Blog

Solar Industry Update: We've Surpassed 100 Gigawatts!

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Despite the economic and logistical challenges of the last year, we are excited to see how the solar energy industry continues to grow! The United States’ solar industry has added an impressive amount of new renewable capacity over the past year, and is set to expand even more over the next decade. Today, we’ll be investigating an article from the Solar Energy Industries Association that chronicles how the United States is developing new clean...

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Alex "Solar Girl" Steele

Father's Day is Coming Up! Give Dad the Gift of Energy Independence

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Father’s Day is this weekend, and we want to suggest a somewhat unconventional gift for your old man. In a world where consumerism is pushed on us during holidays, it might be challenging to find something to show your dad that you appreciate all he’s done to support you and your family throughout your lives. What can you give to your father that stands out from typical gifts that will benefit him years after receiving it? We suggest investing...

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Alex "Solar Girl" Steele

Electrical Hazard Boots: A Deep Dive on the Technology that Keeps Solar Installers Safe

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Working with photovoltaics is not without its occupational risks. Carrying heavy equipment up and down ladders onto the rooftops of buildings and securing personal fall arrest systems are challenging enough, but solar installers and electricians have other safety considerations to take into account as well. The risk of electrocution is present whenever a solar energy system is under load, whether that energy is coming from the utility company or ...

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Alex "Solar Girl" Steele

This Saturday, June 5 is World Environment Day! Celebrate with Us!

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As proud tree-huggers and nature lovers, our Wolf Pack is excited to ring in World Environment Day on Saturday, June 5th. This international day of observance, organized by the United Nations, is centered around raising awareness for the environment and what we can do to heal it. This year, the theme is “Reimagine. Recreate. Restore.” and employs the hashtag #GenerationRestoration to emphasize the UN’s campaign to prevent, stop, and reverse...

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Alex "Solar Girl" Steele

ITC Update! What Could Change? How Will You Benefit?

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If you’ve been tuned into the solar scene for a while, you probably already know about the Investment Tax Credit - a federal incentive program to encourage folks to go solar by giving them an opportunity to write off a large portion of the cost on their taxes. This program started in 2005, and has been modified over the years to continue encouraging anyone who  is able to switch to renewables. Originally, anyone who installed solar could...

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Alex "Solar Girl" Steele