How solar panels on your home connect to the power grid
They say that any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic. The thought of having inert solar panels connecting to your electrical system, that somehow turn sunlight into usable energy, panels that easily outlast their 25-year warranties and never go haywire or hurt anybody, can seem a bit, well, magical.…
Houston solar capacity explodes (in a very safe and eco-friendly way)
Are you a public radio listener? Do you care about local news? And lastly, do you live in the great, bustling metropolis of Houston, Texas? Even if you answered yes to all three of these, you probably still don’t know who this guy is, because he’s a radio personality, and…
The Dark Side of Solar Power
Spoiler alert: The latest version of the Death Star is solar powered! Yes, I saw Star Wars: The Force Awakens on opening day, thanks to my buddy/brother-in-law Jesse’s finagling and diligence. During some of the lamer previews, we discussed our respective occupations, and needless to say, much of the discussion revolved around…
New website! KAPOW!
In case you’re a return visitor to KWSolarPower.com, you may be taken slightly aback at seeing some unfamiliar imagery. Granted, the branding and coloration are consistent, staying true to the corporate persona that first made us relevant online. But we’ve added a ton of new features! For instance: This article…
Holy smokes, the Powerwall is actually about to exist!
Rumblings about the Powerwall, Tesla’s modular home battery are kind of like rumblings about the Second Coming. They tend to be entirely speculative, and loaded with a similar level of positive anxiety among those in favor. And failures to effectively predict the release date don’t seem to do a darn thing…