Tag: Knowledge

  • Reserve Your Panels Here!

    Reserve Your Panels Here!

    Bobolink solar panel buying club SOLD OUT Silfab deal Silfab deal SELLS OUT BobolinkSolar had access to a small number of polycrystalline 72 cell 305 and 310w panels from Silfab. These were  a terrific deal for many folks. Such a good deal they sold out in record time. Thanks for your support of BobolinkSolar. Super…

  • How much power will I make?

    PVwatts is a fun solar calculator Go to the solar PVwatts calculator now! Want to know how much power your solar array will make? Just check out PVwatts. This NREL sponsored PV calculator will let you calculate your electron gathering capacity anywhere in the world. Check your home. Check your holiday home. Have fun! See…

  • BobolinkSolar now a SmartNet Member

    Bobolink is proud to be accepted into the SmartNet Alliance Hi Kelvin, Congratulations! BobolinkSolar has been approved to be a SMARTNet Alliance Member. We are working to build an Alliance of businesses who share our mission: To accelerate the transition to Canada’s sustainable economy. Our members work together to help each other succeed. Call it a feather…

  • How do you fight climate change?

    How do you fight climate change?

    The time is now You fight climate damage by changing habits We made this mess one drop of oil at a time. We clean it up one electron of solar at a time.

  • Getting a Permit: basics

    Getting a permit The first question before installing a solar energy system is, “do I need a permit?” The answer is maybe. Call your local townhall to: investigate local building codes, zoning ordinances, and subdivision covenants, as well as any special regulations The City of Toronto has published this guide to their process. In Toronto’s…

  • Where are we going?

    Finding solutions to problems There is a problem with solar. Lack of information that is reliable. Vendors acknowledge only their products. The web is a morass of incomplete info as people hug knowledge to their chests as if it were worth more hidden away then shared. The role of Bobolink Solar is to find solutions and share…

  • Online Solar Tools

    SmA online solar designer software http://www.sunnydesignweb.com/sdweb/#/Home This online software does it all. Put in your panels, your location, your dreams and aspirations. Very cool. Morningstar has nice solar panel string calculator http://string-calculator.morningstarcorp.com/ Input your panel voltage/amp output Your charge controller values Nah, you don’t have to pick their equipment. you can put in your own or…

  • Welcome to Bobolink Solar

    Introducing Bobolink Solar A message from Creek Bobolinksolar’s job is to bring you the latest solar equipment for off grid, grid tied and self consumption at a good price. I’ve been living off grid for 6 years now. I’ve generated mega watts of power. I’ve pushed the envelope of small but sturdy systems that deliver great value…