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Jeff Wehl

Solar shading, and what to do about it

October 11, 2016 by Jeff Wehl Leave a Comment

Solar shading is the dirty phrase of the solar industry. There are plenty of people who have been sold a solar system only to find that its output is far less than what was promised.

Filed Under: Other Renewables, Solar

How to compare solar companies?

June 21, 2016 by Jeff Wehl Leave a Comment

Its a minefield out there, so how does one compare solar companies and get a valid warranty?

Filed Under: Solar

Getting to the nitty gritty of your solar warranty

February 24, 2016 by Jeff Wehl 2 Comments

Confused as to what your solar system warranty covers? Well here are the nitty gritty details often covered in the fine print (or lack thereof) within the solar industry.

Filed Under: Podcasts, Solar

Comparing hybrid battery storage systems: Don't believe everything you read

November 24, 2015 by Jeff Wehl 1 Comment

Hybrid battery systems are highly technical and their overly simplified specification sheets rarely provide the information required to make an accurate comparison.

Filed Under: Battery/Storage

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