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Customer Service Representative

Rancho Cucamonga, California SunWize Thu, 19 May 2011 21:01:16 -0700

Sales Manager – Midwest/Central US

SunWize Thu, 19 May 2011 20:54:01 -0700

Tom’s Tech Tips: Solar Panels During a Power Outage

It is important that people understand the advantages and disadvantages of battery-based grid interactive inverter systems and straight grid-tie inverters. While cost and time of return on investment may be a large concern, it is equally important that the consumer understands what they are getting for their investment.  Value might be quantified in more than [...]

Solar Developers

Rockville, Maryland Invenergy LLC Mon, 16 May 2011 19:52:39 -0700

Tom’s Tech Corner: Battery Myths from My Experience Living “Off Grid”

Over the years while living “off grid” I have learned a thing or two from the advice of others. Some of it was good and some turned out to be no more than a myth. Batteries seem to have collected more than their fair share of myths. It might have something to do with the [...]

Advertising Sales Rep- Renewable Energy

Peterborough, New Hampshire Pennwell Fri, 06 May 2011 12:56:06 -0700

Financing Your Solar Education

Are you looking for a career change?  Between jobs?  Looking to advance your career in a growing industry?  For most, education is the best place to start.  A formal education can help arm you with the knowledge, resources, and connections needed to enter a particular field.  However, when it comes to financing an education, it [...]

Tom's Solar Tech Tips: Basic RE Deep Cycle Battery Maintenance

For folks living “off grid” batteries are the center of attention. The deep cycle lead acid battery is the most popular type of battery in this market. Of all the equipment in the solar (PV) system, batteries require the most care. The manuals from the manufacturers on battery maintenance should be read and understood. If [...]

The Power of Solar Energy

Photovoltaic power systems have tremendous potential.  Do you still need a few reasons to help you understand why solar energy is a good bet for the future? (And, by the way, the future really is NOW!) Then please read on… The 89 petawatts (that’s a lot!) of sunlight reaching the Earth’s surface is approximately 6,000 [...]

Part 2: More Reasons Why We Need Renewable Energy

Climate change is the single greatest environmental threat of our decade, our generation, and our century. Some important facts we think you (and everyone) should know: Poor lighting affects visibility, wastes energy, is harmful to nocturnal wildlife and ecosystems and negatively impacts nighttime ambiance.  More than ½ million trees are required to supply Americans with [...]