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Phocos Any-Grid PSW-H 5kW Hybrid Inverter Charger

$1,695.00

List price $1,975.00

altE 200 Watt 24V Poly Solar Panel

$219.00

List price $232.14

KiloVault 3600 HLX 3600Wh 300 Ah 12V Lithium Solar Battery- V3

$1,945.00

List price $2,449.00

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Coverage from the Texas Solar Energy Society

When Michael Blank was nine, his dad, an electrical engineer, taught him basic wiring. At 13, Blank was doing more complicated electrical tasks than dad was comfortable supervising.

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Effective March 17, 2020 we will be temporarily suspending our walk-in service to do our part in adhering to the CDC’s recommended social distancing and to protect our employees, their families and our loyal customers.

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After working in the RE field for over 25 years, Thomas Hopper has finally completed his very own solar project on his home in Concord, N.H.

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