Episode notes
In this episode of The Solar Power Hour, William Grant (12 years engineering + 6 years running Sun Collectors) and Austin Baer (5-year solar consultant) break down:
🔥 The truth behind “free solar” ads
🔥 Why leases & PPAs can trap homeowners for 25+ years
🔥 How deceptive companies hide real long-term costs
🔥 Why ownership beats leasing every single time
🔥 How the Illinois incentives actually work — without the lies
🔥 Battery rebates, time-of-use rates, and what Ameren isn’t telling you
🔥 The future of solar tech, AI, and satellite power generation
🔥 Common myths about solar in the Midwest (and why they’re wrong)
🔥 Install quality, maintenance, warranties, and avoiding “fly-by-night” solar companies
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