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A $2,400 electric bill down to just $20. This project is a great example of what can happen when solar, battery storage, and proper system design all come together.

Slazik Electric installed a 43kW ground mount with 90kWh of FranklinWH battery storage, and after 6 months of real-world usage, the results are pretty impressive.

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Can you really generate solar power by plugging a solar system directly into a wall outlet?

It sounds crazy, but that's exactly what APsystems is now offering with their new EZ1 Plug-In Microinverter. This small DIY solar system can connect up to two solar panels and produce up to 900 watts of power without the cost and complexity of a traditional rooftop solar installation.

In my latest video, I break down how the APsystems EZ1 works, the new APmeter zero-export monitor, estimated savings, and whether plug-in solar could become a legitimate alternative for people looking to reduce their electric bill.

Watch here:
https://youtu.be/oWJ9N2uCzA0

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APsystems EZ1 Plug In Solar Review & Savings Breakdown Can you really start generating solar power by simply plugging a so...

Just got an early look at the new Enphase Energy IQ Air thermostat and it's one of the more interesting product launches I've seen this year. While it's clearly designed to complement the Enphase solar and battery ecosystem, the pricing and features raise some interesting questions about the future of home energy management.

Watch my full review and let me know what you think.
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Enphase IQ Air First Look - Is This $599 Smart Thermostat Worth It? Enphase Energy is expanding beyond solar, batteries, and EV charger...

SPAN recently announced XFRA, a platform that aims to deploy AI computing infrastructure in residential and small commercial properties. If successful, this could create an entirely new market where homeowners, utilities, electricians, and technology companies all benefit from distributed AI infrastructure.

The bigger question is what happens if it works. How long before Tesla, Apple, Google, Meta, or Amazon launch competing solutions? I break down the opportunity, the challenges, and why this may be one of the most important energy and technology announcements of the year in my latest video.

Watch: https://youtu.be/yamQDt3Co8M

SPAN Beat Tesla to the Next Big Thing in AI and Energy - XFRA Artificial Intelligence is creating an unprecedented demand for ele...

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Why Solar Companies Keep Going Bankrupt (The Real Problem Nobody Talks About) The recent Freedom Forever bankruptcy has many homeowners asking the same question: why do solar companies keep failing? In this video, Dale from Renewable I...

https://www.reinnovations.org/post/tesla-powerwall-3-vs-canadian-solar-ep-cube-2-0-a-fair-homeowner-friendly-comparison

Tesla Powerwall 3 vs Canadian Solar EP Cube 2.0 a fair, homeowner-friendly comparison Choosing the right home battery system isn’t just about specs on paper—it’s about how the system performs day to day. In this comparison, we break down Tesla Powerwall 3 and the Canadian Solar EP Cube 2.0 in a clear, homeowner-friendly way, highlighting power output, solar input capacity, stor...

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2026 Comparison: FranklinWH aPower 2 vs Tesla Powerwall 3 FranklinWH aPower 2 and Tesla Powerwall 3 are both powerful home battery systems, but they take very different approaches to energy storage. This comparison breaks down system design, complexity, and real-world ownership considerations to help homeowners choose the right solution for their needs.

Electrical work isn’t slowing most electricians down right now… it’s everything around it.

Permits, plan sets, meter spot requests, utility back-and-forth, and even the occasional NEM application are becoming part of the job whether you want them to be or not. It’s not difficult work, but it takes time, and that time pulls you away from installs, estimates, and running your business.

We’ve been helping electricians handle this side of the work in the background so projects keep moving without getting stuck in the process. It’s turned into something a lot bigger than just permit help, and honestly, it’s been one of the easiest ways for electricians to take on more work without adding overhead.

We also built a tool to compare the cost of hiring someone internally versus outsourcing this side of the business, and it’s been interesting to see how that pencils out depending on volume.

If you’re running into this on your projects, this might be worth a read: https://www.reinnovations.org/post/electrical-panel-permit-assistance-for-electricians-why-delegating-the-paperwork-helps-you-finish-m

Administrative Support for Electricians: Permits, Meter Spots, Plan Design and NEM Applications Electrical panel upgrades are routine work for electricians, but permits and utility coordination often slow projects down. This article explains how electrical panel permit assistance helps contractors save time, stay compliant, and focus on completing electrical work while administrative tasks are...

Thinking about adding a battery to your home?

Not all systems work the same and choosing the wrong one can cost you performance, flexibility, or money over time.

I put together a detailed comparison between SolarEdge Nexis and Tesla Powerwall 3 to help break it down in a way that actually makes sense.

If you are considering solar, adding storage, or just trying to understand your options better, take a look.

Read it here:
https://www.reinnovations.org/post/solaredge-nexis-vs-tesla-powerwall-3-a-detailed-comparison-of-two-very-different-home-battery-syste

Let me know if you have questions or want help figuring out what makes the most sense for your home.

SolarEdge Nexis vs Tesla Powerwall 3: A Detailed Comparison of Two Very Different Home Battery Systems A detailed comparison of the SolarEdge Nexis and Tesla Powerwall 3, exploring differences in power output, storage scalability, backup architecture, system design philosophy, and real-world considerations for homeowners and installers.