Watts Up Solar Podcast
Watts Up Solar Podcast
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Watts Up in Solar is your go-to weekly podcast for everything solar—from rooftop installs to remote troubleshooting and everything in between.Hosted by Emmitt Muckles—solar trainer, consultant, and all-around energy expert—this show breaks down the tech, talks real-world solar issues, and helps you stay plugged into what matters most in solar energy.Whether you’re a homeowner thinking about going solar or a solar pro looking to sharpen your skills, each episode delivers something for you:Plain-English breakdowns of solar tech, from inverters to batteriesReal talk on home energy efficiency and utility billsTips for avoiding solar scams and shady sales pitchesLive field stories, installer insights, and industry interviewsWeekly “Watt’s New” solar headlines and commentaryIt’s solar knowledge for the real world. No fluff. Just facts.
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The podcast covers a range of solar-related topics including technology breakdowns such as inverters and batteries, home energy efficiency, and strategies for avoiding scams. It features real-life installer experiences and industry interviews, with episodes like 'Beyond the Install' discussing troubleshooting and 'Solar Truths & Training Tales' addressing consumer education in solar contracts.
Watts Up in Solar is your go-to weekly podcast for everything solar—from rooftop installs to remote troubleshooting and everything in between.
Hosted by Emmitt Muckles—solar trainer, consultant, and all-around energy expert—this show breaks down the tech, talks real-world solar issues, and helps you stay plugged into what matters most in solar energy.
Whether you’re a homeowner thinking about going solar or a solar pro looking to sharpen your skills, each episode delivers something for you:
- Plain-English breakdowns of solar tech, from inverters to batteries
- Real talk on home energy efficiency and utility bills
- Tips for avoiding solar scams and shady sales pitches
- Live field stories, installer insights, and industry interviews
- Weekly “Watt’s New” solar headlines and commentary
It’s solar knowledge for the real world. No fluff. Just facts.
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At InterSolar Texas 2025, I caught up with John Tostanoski from EG4, and we went deep on where the brand is headed next.
EG4 built its name on making solar accessible – RVs, off-grid cabins, and DIY systems that regular people could actually understand and install.
Now they’re stepping into a much bigger arena:
- FlexBoss 21 whole-home backup inverter (21 kW DC input, 16 kW continuous with PV)
- GridBoss microgrid interconnection device (MID) with smart load shedding and generator support
- New 16 kWh indoor wall-mount LFP battery with auto-addressing and active balancing
- Long-term roadmap to three-phase commercial products
- A domestic content battery built with LG cells made in Michigan and assembled in Commerce, Texas
- Future 100V architecture for better charge/discharge performance and smaller cabling
We talk about:
- How EG4 evolved from a house brand at Signature Solar to a full OEM
- Why domestic content matters for third-party ownership and financing
- What pro installers need to know about EG4’s ecosystem
- How you can scale FlexBoss, GridBoss, and multiple batteries within code limits
- Why 48V isn’t going away anytime soon, even as 100V systems emerge
Suppose you’re a solar installer, designer, distributor, or advanced DIYer thinking about whole-home backup or domestic content requirements. In that case, this episode will give you a clear picture of where EG4 is heading.
Connect with EG4:
Website: eg4electronicsics.com
YouTube: EG4 Electronics
Connect with Emmitt:
Watts Up Solar Podcast on YouTube: @wattsuppod
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