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Electra Volt’s Guide to Energy Storage
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This blog post follows Electra Volt, a sustainable design consultant and clean energy advocate, who installed a 24-panel solar system only to discover—during a grid outage—that solar panels alone don’t...
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The Great Summer Solar Tune-Up
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As temperatures climb and energy use spikes, now is the time to get your solar system in top shape for summer. Whether you’re a new solar homeowner or a seasoned system owner, Solar Evol’s Summer...
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The Power of Local Incentives (and How Folks Miss Them)
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This post stars Lady Net Zero, the ever-calm heroine of clean energy clarity, who floats into a sluggish town hall meeting just in time to intercept a bad decision: cutting a solar incentive program...
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Do Solar Panels Work at Night? Sort Of.
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This post follows Aruzhan Beketova, a teacher and mother in rural Kazakhstan, whose solar-powered hope was tested by long winter nights and unstable grids. Her panels were real. Her commitment was...
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Solar vs. Roofing Issues: What You Need to Know
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This post spotlights the most overlooked—but critical—part of any solar installation: your roof. From aging shingles to unsupported tile jobs, we’ve seen the heartbreak of beautiful solar arrays...
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The $99 Solar Install Trap
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This post stars Electra Volt, a fierce protector of truth in solar deals, as she zaps into the life of Jordan—a homeowner seduced by a flashy $99 solar install ad and locked into a 25-year lease he...
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Why You Shouldn’t Wait for ‘Better’ Tech
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This post tells the story of Amaka, a thoughtful homeowner in Enugu, Nigeria, who spent years waiting for “better solar tech”—only to realize that waiting was costing her more than acting ever...
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That Time I Almost Bought the Wrong Solar System
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This post is for anyone deep into solar research—or just starting—and thinking: “This should be simple… right?” The author nearly pulled the trigger on a 6kW system that looked perfect on paper. But a...
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Solar & HOA Nightmares—Fact vs. Fiction
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This post features a high-stakes showdown between two energy titans: Photon Blaze, champion of truth and transparency, and The Shadower, a villain who thrives on confusion, fear, and HOA...
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The Mystery of the Disappearing Savings
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This post follows Toni Galang, a small business owner from Stockton, CA, who went solar expecting freedom—and got frustration instead. After signing a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with no upfront...
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Is DIY Solar Dangerous? Let’s Investigate | SolarEvol
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This post sheds light on a rising trend: DIY solar installations. The idea is tempting—save money, take control, and build your own power. But for many well-meaning homeowners, it doesn’t end with...
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The Energy Bill That Wouldn’t Go Down
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This post stars Lady Net Zero, a radiant energy guardian who steps in when Sandra, a new solar homeowner in Fairview City, finds herself paying sky-high bills despite a shiny new rooftop array.
What...
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