The Changing Solar Industry: What Are Orphaned Solar Projects And How Can They Help Your Business

Sarah Lozanova

Apr 12
4 min

The Changing Solar Industry: What Are Orphaned Solar Projects And How Can They Help Your Business

The solar energy industry has grown very quickly over the last several years, but some installers weren’t able to scale up the way they...

GreenLancer Field Services: A Guide To Our Services Network

Sarah Lozanova

Apr 6
3 min

GreenLancer Field Services: A Guide To Our Services Network

Many solar installers encounter hurdles in providing field services for their clean energy clients. In addition to design and engineering...

Hanna Kielar

Mar 21
4 min

A Quick Guide To IRS Form 5695

Getting a big tax credit is an important incentive for homeowners to install solar panels. Discover how IRS Form 5695 is essential.

Understanding NEM 3.0: What You And Your California Clients Should Know

Hanna Kielar

Mar 17
5 min

Understanding NEM 3.0: What You And Your California Clients Should Know

California’s NEM 3.0 rules are a huge topic in the solar industry. See how NEM 3.0 could affect net energy metering.

Getting Solar Panels In Michigan: What Clients Should Know

Sarah Lozanova

Mar 2
5 min

Getting Solar Panels In Michigan: What Clients Should Know

Michigan is a surprisingly great place for solar panels. Let’s review what you and your clients should know before going solar in Michigan.

What Is LEED Certification And Why Might It Matter For Solar Installers?

Sarah Lozanova

Feb 21
5 min

What Is LEED Certification And Why Might It Matter For Solar Installers?

LEED certification is an international green building rating system. As a solar installer, why should you care? Find out here.

How To Read Electricity Bills And Explain Them To Your Clients

Sarah Lozanova

Feb 15
5 min

How To Read Electricity Bills And Explain Them To Your Clients

Client electricity bills provide vital information for solar installers. Let’s break down how to read one and explain it to your clients.

Comparing Different Types Of Solar Energy Storage Systems

Sarah Lozanova

Jan 27
5 min

Comparing Different Types Of Solar Energy Storage Systems

Energy storage technology continues to be a hot topic as solar grows in popularity. We’ll compare the different types of solar storage.

How SolarAPP+ Is Helping Partners Streamline The Permitting Process

Sarah Lozanova

Jan 13
4 min

How SolarAPP+ Is Helping Partners Streamline The Permitting Process

Permitting is a sticky spot for many solar installers and their clients. Learn more about how SolarAPP+ is streamlining the process.

Performing A Solar Site Survey: Everything Installers Should Know

Sarah Lozanova

Jan 10
6 min

Performing A Solar Site Survey: Everything Installers Should Know

The solar site assessment is the most important step in proper solar site installation.

Floatovoltaics: What To Know About Floating Solar Panel Farms

Sarah Lozanova

Jan 3
5 min

Floatovoltaics: What To Know About Floating Solar Panel Farms

The solar industry continues to find new solutions to revolutionize power. Read about an up-and-coming approach to use ocean space.

Long-Term Energy Storage Will Impact The Future Of Renewable Energy

Sarah Lozanova

Dec 27, 2022
5 min

Long-Term Energy Storage Will Impact The Future Of Renewable Energy

As the world transitions to renewable energy sources, the issue of intermittency is critical to overcome. If renewable electricity...

Adding Batteries To An Existing Solar System

Sarah Lozanova

Oct 14, 2022
5 min

Adding Batteries To An Existing Solar System

An estimated 6% of the residential solar systems installed in 2020 have battery storage, but this number varies widely by location. In...

Transparent Solar Panels: What This Emerging Technology Could Mean For Installers

Sarah Lozanova

Oct 2, 2022
5 min

Transparent Solar Panels: What This Emerging Technology Could Mean For Installers

One major hurdle to wide-scale solar energy deployment is having enough space for solar panels, especially in cities where land and roof...

Perovskite Solar Cells: Solar Panels Of The Future?

Sarah Lozanova

Sep 25, 2022
5 min

Perovskite Solar Cells: Solar Panels Of The Future?

• As solar power gains mainstream popularity, continued industry research seeks to advance available technology. Read about up and coming pe

Concentrating Solar Thermal Power (CSP): What It Is And How It Works

Sarah Lozanova

Aug 25, 2022
5 min

Concentrating Solar Thermal Power (CSP): What It Is And How It Works

The largest solar thermal power plant in the world is located in California’s Mojave Desert in San Bernardino County. The Ivanpah Solar...

Sarah Lozanova

Aug 5, 2022
5 min

Leasing Solar Panels: Is It Worth It?

Solar leases were first pioneered in 2007 and quickly gained popularity in the solar energy industry. One of the biggest hurdles for...

Sun Numbers And What They Mean For Your Solar Clients

Sarah Lozanova

Jul 19, 2022
4 min

Sun Numbers And What They Mean For Your Solar Clients

Some properties are well suited for producing solar energy, with ample sunshine, high electricity rates, and an ideal local climate....

How To Add More Solar Panels To An Existing System

Sarah Lozanova

Jul 15, 2022
5 min

How To Add More Solar Panels To An Existing System

Even if the system was designed to produce all the home’s power, it’s possible for energy needs to change over time. Maybe the residents...

What Are Engineering Wet Stamps And Why Are They Important For Solar Installations?

Sarah Lozanova

Jul 1, 2022
4 min

What Are Engineering Wet Stamps And Why Are They Important For Solar Installations?

Before installing a solar system, battery storage, or EV charger, it is critical to get the necessary permission from the Authority...

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