Solar Power Hour

In celebration of National Solar Day & Einstein’s birthday, our hosts widen their lenses, taking a look at the concept and uses of solar throughout time and space. These are some of the topics up for discussion:

• Albert Einstein’s role in the development of solar energy
• Origin and annihilation of common misconceptions
• Geographical and weather-related applications
• Solar backup solutions, overproduction and interconnection

By special request, we’re stepping up to help real estate agents navigate the solar playing field. Homes with solar panels can be a faster, more lucrative sell if you have all the facts, so this episode covers everything realtors need to know about solar, including these hot topics:

• Impact of solar panels on property value
• Transfer of ownership
• Sales tips and resources

In this industry, one thing is certain: not all solar companies are the same. As a consumer, how do you tell the difference? In this episode, we’ll cover the dos, don’ts and red flags to look out for when choosing a solar company, including:

• How to determine if solar makes sense for your situation (just because a company will install it doesn’t mean they should)
• How to vet a solar company — tips, resources and other helpful information
• Why ownership is almost always in your best interest
• All of your options — including those the salesperson didn’t pitch

Whether you want to know enough to be dangerous before that salesperson walks in the room or you just want to avoid solar scams and fly-by-night companies, this episode is for you.