Welcome to the Solar Advisor section of Jim Colville’s advisor website where I describe my independent solar consulting and advisory services that may relate to your upcoming solar project. Being independent I am not associated with any one solar company. My focus is with nonprofit organizations, churches and HOAs; commercial enterprises; and residential. A quick review of this site will only take a few minutes where you can see the services I provide and how I can help your organization
MY TYPICAL SOLAR CLIENT
TYPICAL PURCHASE ARANGEMENTS
EDUCATION
This website has presented many issues related to solar installation however each section did not go into much detail as they are designed to focus on specific needs for the residents, commercial and nonprofits, churches and HOAs. This section will dig into the specifics of each of these area to help you fully understand all the related issues. Please check back for new updates.
How Does This Work?
A page with articles on the flow of solar electricity in your system and compatibility between different solar and battery systems. Of interest: the underlying technology and connectivity is very complex and not easily understood by non-technical people. We have found that the inverter and battery recommendation by your solar installer is solely a function of which system they make the most money on at that time. Many systems have major compatibility issues but they are solved with connectivity solutions, sometimes leaving you with a less than optimal installation. However, you will never know that as your system seems to work just fine. Additionally, there are features with some systems where connectivity is great and not with others. But again, our knowledge is insufficient to know about it or what to ask. Additionally, the technology changes rapidly and today’s technical issue is tomorrow’s wonder or the other way around.
Solar and Battery Storage and Solar Electricity Flow