Welcome to Solar Goat Media.
I'm Brandan Sirrine, founder of Solar Goat. For over 10 years I've worked in the renewable energy industry installing, repairing, troubleshooting, and testing residential and commercial solar systems. Along the way, I learned there's often a big difference between marketing and what actually happens in the field.
Solar Goat is an independent media brand built on real-world experience, honest reviews, and practical education about the technology powering our future.
Here you'll find:
⚡ Solar Energy
🔋 Battery Storage
🏡 Home Backup Systems
🔌 EV Charging
🛠️ Tools & Equipment
📈 Industry News
🎥 Product Reviews
🏠 Real Job Sites
Whether you're a homeowner, contractor, or simply interested in energy technology, my goal is to help you understand what works, what doesn't, and why.
Real jobs. Real tools. Real opinions.
Solar Goat Media
Solar Problems? Let Me Diagnose It. ⚡
Over the last year, I’ve been documenting real solar repair service calls and building an AI-assisted diagnostic knowledge base from actual field experience.
After 10+ years in the solar industry — troubleshooting failed inverters, communication issues, bad installs, production loss, wiring failures, batteries, and manufacturer defects — I built a remote diagnostic tool I’m finally ready to test publicly.
For $99, I’ll personally review:
• Equipment photos
• Error codes
• Monitoring screenshots
• Installation craftsmanship
• System performance issues
Then I combine that with my AI-powered solar repair database built from real-world service calls to create a detailed diagnostic report covering:
✅ Likely system failures
✅ Common manufacturer issues
✅ Installation mistakes
✅ Potential safety concerns
✅ Recommended next steps
✅ What type of contractor you actually need
The goal is simple:
Help homeowners understand what’s REALLY wrong with their solar before spending thousands replacing parts or calling the wrong company.
If your solar system is acting up, underperforming, offline, or throwing errors — this service was built for you.
⚡ Remote Solar Diagnostic — $99
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I’m interested to hear your story. If you got screwed over or even just felt a little dissatisfied. Can you comment on this short and let me know your story.
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I look at Solar Panels the same way I look at a sports cars. I can look up at a roof tell you what type of panels are installed the hardware type, inverter type, and all the specifications… love the sleek black lines, the crazy electronics, and the straight magic we call photovoltaics.
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Awesome week connecting with some great people. @SolarSurge @cloning.america @fusionpowerco @dannypessy @solarconofficial
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Recently made a post about solar panels getting too big and heavy. I’ve been going over the spec sheets of panels and it’s interesting that every single panel has its weight listed under “50lbs”. Which anything over would be a 2 man carry by oshas standard. I want to weigh some panels because I’m calling BS. There’s no way some of these 66 cell + panels or AC panel are under 50lbs. I went and looked at some of my favorite old 60 cell panels to find most of them were between 30-40lbs. I think with the lack of technology advancements leading to a wattage battle that’s only won by panel size increases we are just going to get weaker frames and thinner glass and bigger panels.
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A lot of people recommended that I create a new channel for my longer review / how to videos. I plan on keeping shorts on this channel if you’re interested in longer reviews and how to subscribe to my new page!
youtube.com/@Solargoatchannel
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Heyco Short Flange SunRunner. Little adjustment that might help on these new panel with shallow frames.
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