Many people still question if solar power is a cost-effective solution for families and businesses, but in Massachusetts the question has been definitively answered with a resounding "YES!". Consider this: A 5,000 watt system (20 panels … [Read more...]
The Economics of Solar Power, 2012 Edition
I was laid off from my job as a software engineer in January, and I went back to work selling solar power systems for a local firm called Second Generation Energy, LLC. I prefer this line of work to writing systems for the 1%! Last year, … [Read more...]
Updated: The economics of residential solar power in MA
I'm updating this diary to add the video of Jamie Eldrige's remarks at Kate Donaghue's place in Westboro, showing off her new solar panels: For the purpose of this post, we'll use a typical residential solar power system, which consists of … [Read more...]