In the old days of solar, homeowners had little information on how their solar systems were performing. This is like driving a car without an odometer. Although many solar inverters had a read-out of real-time solar energy production, it was challenging to get any information...
September 20, 21, and 22 The Common Ground Fair brings together people from all walks of life to celebrate the rural traditions of Maine. Sundog Solar is a proud supporter of the Common Ground Fair.Please stop by the Sundog Solar team in the Energy & Shelter tent. We offer a...
By Bill Trotter Published on September 16, 2019, in the Bangor Daily News A Searsport-based energy firm recently completed installation of two large solar arrays that are expected to fully offset the electrical consumption needs of Mount Desert Island High School and the Cranberry Isles Fishermen’s Co-op. This summer,...
By Dick Broom Published on September 12, 2019, in the MDI Islander BAR HARBOR — Mount Desert Island High School will celebrate the completion of its solar panel array — the largest at any high school in Maine — with a ribbon-cutting ceremony next Wednesday, Sept. 18...
By Leah B. Thibault Published on September 3, 2019, in Triple Pundit This time of year, vacationers from around the country flee the city to make their way to cool off along Maine's rocky coast and in the mountains and lakes of the Green and White Mountains...
By Maureen Milliken Published on August 14, 2019 in MaineBiz The former landfill in Waterville at first glance would be a perfect development site — 130 acres next to Interstate 95, near the airport and close to the Oakland and Sidney lines. The sun-splashed hill is dotted with...
Sundog Solar recently installed a 153-kW solar farm for the town of Tremont on a capped landfill on Mount Desert Island in Maine. The town used to pay between $ 0.17 and $ 0.18 per kWh of electricity. They now pay $ 0.125 per kWh...
By Kate Cough Published on 8/1/2019, in the Ellsworth American ELLSWORTH — The sunny, (very) warm weather may have resulted in a few hot and cranky residents, but it’s been great for one thing: testing solar panels on the roof of Fogtown Brewing Co. that were installed...
When Mike and Misty Gilheany purchased their house in Windham Maine, they had a vision of using clean energy. This family of four wanted to reduce their carbon footprint and save money on energy bills. Mike and Misty found a house with a large southern...
Three pro-solar energy bills were recently signed by Governor Janet Mills, who has been a major supporter of solar energy and climate change mitigation. Clean energy advocates are celebrating across the state. These bills were the result of bi-partisan collaboration. LD 1494, an Act to Reform...