Cinnamon Energy Systems

Cinnamon Energy Systems Cinnamon Energy Systems is Silicon Valley's premier solar and battery storage installation company.

Providing prompt, direct, no-nonsense home and commercial installation services to over 10,000 customers since 2001.

Is Balcony Solar B.S. or the future?Could the future of solar be as simple as plugging a panel into a wall?Barry Cinnamo...
05/30/2026

Is Balcony Solar B.S. or the future?

Could the future of solar be as simple as plugging a panel into a wall?

Barry Cinnamon and Nico Johnson SunCast Media dive into the rapidly growing world of balcony solar and plug-and-play solar systems — a trend already exploding across Germany, Pakistan, and other countries around the world.

These small, affordable solar systems allow homeowners and renters to plug solar panels directly into their home electrical system, reducing electricity bills without expensive installations or complicated permitting.

So why hasn’t the U.S. embraced this yet?

Barry explains the major hurdles still standing in the way, including utility resistance, UL certification issues, building permit requirements, and outdated interconnection rules.

But momentum is building fast.

Watch the full episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9fnhldkVjiQ&t=143sCould the future of solar be as simple as plugging a panel into a wall?Barry C...

Is Balcony Solar BS or The Bomb?Did you know that you can plug solar panels into a WALL outlet!Utility executives are sp...
05/27/2026

Is Balcony Solar BS or The Bomb?

Did you know that you can plug solar panels into a WALL outlet!

Utility executives are spewing out their morning coffee. Who would have thought a good little solar panel could destroy their wicked trillion dollar business! 🧹🧙🏻

Balcony Solar — AKA Plug-In Solar — is coming and is inevitable. Europeans love Balcony Solar. Renters love Balcony Solar. Utilities…they’d rather come down with Ebola.

Because these small solar systems let people make their own electricity without paying a huge connect fee and ongoing tolls to utilities. Just to connect to OUR electric grid.

In this episode:
• How Balcony Solar works
• Real world savings from a standard Balcony Solar system
• Why utilities are flat-out lying about Balcony Solar
• Installing Balcony Solar safely and in compliance with local regulations
• California’s pending Balcony Solar law
• And watch out...Balcony Solar is a gateway drug to Rooftop Solar

Tiny solar systems. Savings for renters. BIG utility drama.

Did you know that you can plug solar panels into a WALL outlet!Ut...

We are free because of the Brave.
05/25/2026

We are free because of the Brave.

Australia’s negative Solar and Battery pricesAfter traveling to Australia to investigate why solar and battery systems c...
05/22/2026

Australia’s negative Solar and Battery prices

After traveling to Australia to investigate why solar and battery systems cost dramatically less than they do in the United States, Barry Cinnamon Cinnamon Energy Systems came back with some surprising insights to share with Nico Johnson SunCast Media

Barry shares a real-world example from Sydney that perfectly illustrates how incentives and energy policy can completely reshape homeowner behavior.

The conversation highlights a bigger question:
How do we lower costs, scale clean energy faster, and build a more reliable electric grid?

Watch the full episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9fnhld...

Mitsubishi Beats Your Heating BillsBarry’s Heat Pump Promises:1. Your AC will die on the hottest day of the year2. PG&E ...
05/22/2026

Mitsubishi Beats Your Heating Bills

Barry’s Heat Pump Promises:
1. Your AC will die on the hottest day of the year
2. PG&E gas rates will keep going up
3. Resistance — to electrification — is futile

So… are heat pumps part of the solution, or just part of the precipitate…or problem?

This week on The Energy Show, Barry Cinnamon sits down with Dana Fischer from Mitsubishi Electric to explore the truths about modern heat pump systems — and why today’s technology is NOTHING like the loud, inefficient, polluting heating and cooling systems in most homes.

In this episode:

• Why California’s new “AC2HP” rules could impact your next HVAC replacement
• Manual J, no way José
• The hidden differences between old-school heat pumps and today’s inverter-driven systems
• The #1 sizing mistake that causes comfort problems and high bills
• How homeowners are cutting gas usage and moving toward all-electric homes
• Heat pump rebates, tax credits, and hidden savings opportunities
• Maintenance tips that can save you thousands over the life of your system
• How heat pumps can improve indoor air quality while reducing smog and pollution

If your AC system is aging — or you’re even THINKING about replacing your HVAC system — this episode could save you from making a very expensive mistake.



Barry’s Heat Pump Promises:1. Your AC will die on the hottest day ...

Team Cinnamon!
05/17/2026

Team Cinnamon!

Nico Johnson SunCast Media hosts Barry Cinnamon CEO Cinnamon Energy Systems reveals a bold new concept that could comple...
05/15/2026

Nico Johnson SunCast Media hosts Barry Cinnamon CEO Cinnamon Energy Systems reveals a bold new concept that could completely reshape the future of the electric grid: using data centers to fund rooftop solar and battery systems for homes and businesses.

As AI demand explodes, utilities are scrambling to build more power infrastructure — and ratepayers are worried they’ll be stuck footing the bill. Barry explains how distributed rooftop solar and storage could solve the problem faster, cheaper, and more efficiently than traditional power plants.

Using a simple but brilliant “walnuts and peanuts” demonstration, Barry shows how thousands of small rooftop systems can dramatically expand grid capacity while helping data centers secure the power they desperately need.

Watch full episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9fnhldkVjiQ&t=143s"I love my local data center, they help me get solar and reduce my electric bill w...

Solar is just the start for many homeowners. Make sure you know how to talk to them about their whole home electrificati...
05/13/2026

Solar is just the start for many homeowners. Make sure you know how to talk to them about their whole home electrification options. ✨

This session at tomorrow's Empower 2026 will equip you with the knowledge you need. RSVP here: https://bit.ly/4nswMJw

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