On the morning of August 7, the media world was rocked with a Tweet from Tesla CEO, Elon Musk that read: “Am considering taking Tesla private at $420. Funding secured.” To understand the severity of this comment, let’s start by quickly breaking down the difference between public and private companies. Public vs. Private A public … Read More
Many Arizonans are either passionately on one side or the other of Prop 127. Others are split and really don’t know what to do. While some cast disparaging remarks about their misunderstanding of economics and a complex power grid, others accuse utility mogul APS of wielding control and dark money for their own self interest. … Read More
What started out as my simple intent to clarify Arizona’s Prop 127 has spiraled into a rabbit hole of research and complexity. I’m going to try to tackle it all and lay it out simply for people, like me, who aren’t immersed in the utility industry or who get that glazed look anytime sometime starts … Read More
As an outsider to the solar industry, I wasn’t sure what to expect at Solar Power International (SPI). Despite my research and attempts to stay up to date on solar technology, I had no idea, to quote one of my least favorite people, that: It’s gonna be HUUUUUUGE! Nerding out on my research beforehand via … Read More
One of the inspiring aspects of the Solar Power International (SPI) Conference is the presence of non-profit organizations associated with solar. Even if you had to squint to find them, these renewable energy organizations occupied a few small tables and made it clear how commercial interests could do a little good with their skills, knowledge … Read More
I may not pick Anaheim, CA as my dream vacation destination, but so far, it’s been an inspiring place. This week, Steady Glow Digital is walking the VERY LARGE floor of the SPI (Solar Power International) and ESI (Energy Storage International) convention. I like to lovingly call it “spicy” for its combined acronym (SPIESI). Massive … Read More
Portable Solar Panels: vs. Removable Solar Panels The accessibility of solar energy has increased astronomically in the past decade thanks to the introduction of portable solar panels and removable solar panels. Campers, students, and anyone with access to sunlight can easily generate free electricity by using these devices. Considering making the move to solar? Here … Read More
There are many reasons individuals across the globe are choosing to ‘go solar’ by installing panels. The most popular include decreasing your energy usage, which helps the planet, and decreasing energy costs, which helps your wallet. While the era of covering roofs in panels for a huge tax incentive has slowed—evident by rampant bankruptcies across … Read More
The Grid Evolution Summit – A National Town Meeting will be taking place from July 9-12, 2018 in Washington DC. Brought to you by SEPA, this renewable energy summit will bring together some of the best minds in the industry to brainstorm and problem-solve in a landscape that is constantly shifting. Find out what sets … Read More
With the growth of renewables, there is no lack of renewable energy events at any time. Most of these also include the rising importance of energy storage and solar software. Here are just a few you can catch in pleasant, mild locales (with plenty of SUN). 1) s3 Solar Software Summit April 30, 2018 San … Read More
