by Andy Cochrane | Jul 8, 2024
Thank you for allowing our team to install this beautiful SunPower solar array on your home recently, Dan and Evelyn! Listen in as Dan shares with Andy how much their solar panels produce on rainy/cloudy days in the Pacific Northwest.
by Andy Cochrane | Mar 29, 2024
“Power Trip Energy was amazing to work with. They provided multiple options based upon several usage scenarios. They patiently answered questions. They took care of all of the permits and approvals required. The installation crew was capable, quiet, and clean...
by Andy Cochrane | Sep 13, 2016
I recently read about two towns in California that have mandated the installation of grid-tied PV systems on newly constructed homes. This government legislation illustrates to me how far residential solar power has come. Just a couple of decades ago, solar power...
by Andy Cochrane | Oct 26, 2015
“Net Metering” describes the relationship between a utility and its customer when the customer has rooftop solar that is sometimes feeding the grid in addition to supporting their own loads, and the customer is compensated at the same rate as they are...
by Andy Cochrane | Oct 30, 2014
I recently came across this interesting info-graphic. It is a couple of years old now and does not apply to Washington State. It mentions how different states look at determining a reasonable amount of power generation that can come from net metered solar, and uses...
by Andy Cochrane | Mar 28, 2014
In a recent international survey conducted among PV system installers, integrators, EPC providers and PV module distributors, there were two interesting findings that align with our business practices here at Power Trip Energy. Firstly, 99% of these respondents said...
by Andy Cochrane | Feb 28, 2014
Our friends at Wild Birds Unlimited are featured in an article about solar, the PV / EV connection, and increasing attractiveness for solar among small businesses in Washington. Solar for Home and Business – Leader Home and Garden 2014
by Andy Cochrane | Jan 30, 2014
The other evening, my kids were asking me how photovoltaic modules are made. I gave my best explanation on my own, and then also found several excellent resources on the web. This was one of the best videos (23 minutes, trade-show-commercial-style presentation):...
by Andy Cochrane | Aug 24, 2012
Here in Washington, we benefit from a state program designed to promote the installation of pv which offers an annual payment based on production, rather than a one time up-front rebate or tax credit (as found in many other states.) I will explain this program in two...
by Andy Cochrane | Jul 21, 2012
The year 2011 was a good year for big solar in the US, in terms of large scale projects (1 megawatt and larger). Utility-scale installations are on a dramatic upswing, surpassing the growth-rate and overall megawatt capacity of residential installations, and nearly...
