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Penn Martin
Penn Martin
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Penn Martin

Buffalo Solar

Buffalo, NY USA

"In whatever small way you can, contribute. Each of us arrives at this with completely different skills and completely different hearts, and yet we all have a common goal."

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Penn's work combines: Business, Engineering, and Upholding a Cause and Belief

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Day In The Life

Solar Energy Consultant

I help people implement solar energy solutions.

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Day In The Life Of A Solar Energy Consultant

My Day to Day

My day mostly consists of working with Microsoft Excel and other programs to collect and analyze data. I look at a client's utilities and location data and whittle it down into a comprehensive proposal to accurately highlight the benefits of solar energy for the client's unique situation. I may also drive out and do on-site work, which can include taking roof measurements, looking at the electrical infrastructure, and bringing together all of the technical details to accurately design a project.

Life & Career Milestones

My path in life has been direct

  • 1.

    I went to college for engineering but did not end up graduating.

  • 2.

    While living off-the-grid in a cabin up the side of Mount Shasta, it became apparent to me that part of my responsibility was to take care of the environment.

  • 3.

    That inspiration launched me into a career in renewable energy, which began with a job as a renewable energy designer and salesperson for Wholesale Solar in Mount Shasta.

  • 4.

    After a couple of years, I moved to the Sierra Foothills and continued to build my career in solar design and sales.

  • 5.

    In 2021, I relocated to New York and joined Buffalo Solar as a solar energy consultant.