The Battery-Powered Home: Foolproof Grid-Tied Lithium Storage

The Battery-Powered Home: Foolproof Grid-Tied Lithium Storage

Written by a former US Navy submariner who transitioned into renewable energy in 2008, The Battery-Powered Home identifies the most common industry mistakes that lead to unhappy customers, lost revenue, and diminished reputation. A master storyteller, the author makes even the most complex part of the industry easy to understand- and fun to read! If you do not know what RTFM means, then you will by the end of the book. This book is for solar professionals who want happier customers and curious homeowners who wish to make an informed purchasing decision. Solar Professionals Learn why lithium-based energy storage systems quickly became the dominant battery worldwide and how they can help your solar-only business grow with increased revenue streams. But more importantly, learn how to properly manage customer expectations to reduce service calls and turn your customers into the best lead generators you could ask for. The companies that follow Greg's book report success rates as high as 100 percent, with dramatically fewer service calls and far happier homeowners. Everyone else Suppose you are a curious homeowner looking for a way to navigate the murky waters of energy storage. Do you want energy security, disaster resiliency, and grid independence? In that case, this book is for you! Learn the pros' secrets and understand how solar and storage systems work. But, more importantly, learn how to design your worry-free system and protect yourself against companies that may not have your best interests in mind. "Greg Smith is one of the guys that I trust most in the solar industry. I have known Greg for five years. He has earned my respect due to his vast technical knowledge. I trust that if Greg wrote it, it's good!" -- Craig Page , Partner, Optimize EGS "Greg has a superb understanding of solar PV and an infectious and obvious passion that easily relates to solar installers, designers, and utility engineers alike. I personally worked closely with Greg for a highly successful e-Feature published in July 2014 that he authored, "Optimizing PV Systems--Inverters," which has generated over 189,000 unique downloads to date. Thanks to Greg's expertise and natural ability to translate technical data, he is highly regarded by our network as a well-respected source of information and advice for our members." -- Scott Woodman-Evans , Executive Vice President, Strategic Partnerships and Initiatives, World Renewable Energy Association "Greg is a passionate customer advocate and tireless educator. His approach, demeanor, and subject-matter expertise garner huge respect from customers, who seek him out by name at industry conferences and training events. Greg is always careful to maintain high levels of trust with customers, which makes him a powerful force for marketing and sales." -- Bates Marshall , CEO and Co-Founder, Ambient Photonics, Inc. "Read this book! Greg Smith is a great wealth of knowledge. As the main SMA inverter trainer in the US for years, he would come and speak to my PV classes. Then Greg had the foresight to jump aboard the lithium energy storage ship early and become the top trainer for sonnen. I am used to seeing crowds around him at the big trade shows, listening to every word. "Greg has a unique writing style that is not only informative, but makes me feel like Mark Twain is nearby in spirit. Good read!" -- Sean White , author of PV and the NEC: 2020 NEC VersionL , solarsean.com "Greg writes like he talks when he is training. This is a good thing because he is one of the most dynamic trainers in the PV industry. This book will be a useful tool for anyone that needs to explain the potential and the limitations of lithium energy storage systems." -- Ezra Auerbach , DragonSun Consulting; former Chairperson and Executive Director, NABCEP who has lived and worked off-grid for fifty years Greg Smith  is a professional speaker and trainer with more than thirteen years of experience working for solar and storage companies. He has trained thousands of people, including installers, engineers, electrical inspectors, and homeowners.  An industry-recognized expert in solar and storage concepts, installation best practices, and stellar customer relationships, Greg has been quoted in every major industry magazine and has shared his knowledge as a guest speaker for Solar Energy International, the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners, the California Solar & Storage Association, and numerous radio programs and podcasts, including  Sean White's Solar and Energy Storage Podcast.  Website: SnarkySolarGuy.com Twitter: @SnarkySolarGuy