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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
Sarah Lozanova
- Dec 16, 2022
- 5 min
Agrivoltaics: Combining Agriculture And Solar Installations
According to the American Farmland Trust, the U.S. lost 2,000 acres of farmland and ranchland daily from 2001 to 2016. If this trend...
Sarah Lozanova
- Oct 22, 2022
- 4 min
What Is A Microgrid?
The concept of a microgrid might be confusing. We’ll break down what a solar microgrid is and how it works here.
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...
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
- 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....
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...
Sarah Lozanova
- Jun 24, 2022
- 5 min
Get More Referrals And Reviews For Your Business
You might notice a pattern if you track your various sources for leads and closing rates. Typically, customer referrals have much higher...
Sarah Lozanova
- May 19, 2022
- 4 min
Tips For Solar Permitting Success
Like it or not, solar contractors must meet permitting and inspection requirements. Before installing a solar project, it is critical to...
Sarah Lozanova
- May 16, 2022
- 5 min
Explaining The Solar Payback Period
Purchasing a solar system is one of the few home improvements that actually pays for itself over time due to the significant utility...
Sarah Lozanova
- Apr 18, 2022
- 5 min
Solar Energy Trends To Watch For In 2023
Despite previous projections, 2022 didn’t end up being a banner year for solar energy deployment. In fact, new solar capacity decreased...
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