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A Guide to PV Plan Sets & Critical Mistakes to Avoid
PV plan sets are the foundation of solar permitting. Learn what solar plan design includes—layouts, schematics, diagrams, and drawings—for safe, code-compliant installs.
Sarah Lozanova
10 hours ago
What’s Behind Solar Company Bankruptcies and Closures?
Despite the clean boom, solar company bankruptcies have surged recently, leading many to question why solar companies are going bankrupt.
Sarah Lozanova
1 day ago
Solar Certification: How to Become a Certified Solar Installer in 2026
Solar installer certification can help you build credibility, understand licensing requirements, and grow your skills for installs, upgrades, battery retrofits, and solar repairs as systems age.
Sarah Lozanova
5 days ago
What Is MPPT? The Key to Optimizing Solar Output
MPPT in solar systems uses a maximum power point tracking algorithm to keep the PV array operating at the best voltage and current, improving energy harvest in solar inverters and MPPT charge controllers, especially as irradiance, temperature, and shading change.
Sarah Lozanova
6 days ago
Floatovoltaics: The Rise of Floating Solar Farms
The solar industry is revolutionizing power with floatovoltaics—floating solar farms offering a new approach to clean energy.
Sarah Lozanova
Feb 9
7 Strategies for Sustainable Solar Energy Farms
Boost solar energy sustainability with our 2026 guide to sustainable solar strategies about solar farm design, agrivoltaics, and tech for truly sustainable solar energy projects.
Sarah Lozanova
Feb 9
Solar Inverter Warranty Guide: Avoid Costly Inverter Repairs
Is your SolarEdge inverter not working? Learn about SolarEdge inverter warranty periods, Enphase coverage, and how to file a claim if your installer is gone. Protect your energy savings.
Sarah Lozanova
Feb 6
Wet Stamp Meaning & Solar Stamping Guide
Some jurisdictions require PE-stamped or wet stamp drawings for permitting, ensuring compliance with local codes and safety standards.
Sarah Lozanova
Feb 2
Guide to Ground Mount Solar Design in 2026
Explore how professional ground mount solar design maximizes performance, durability, and ROI through smart engineering, optimal tilt, and code-compliant foundations.
Sarah Lozanova
Feb 2
How To Get a Solar Permit: Solar Panel Permit Requirements
Learn solar panel permit requirements, solar permitting services, and how to get a solar permit package for faster project approvals.
Sarah Lozanova
Jan 26
Solar Abbreviation Guide: Essential Solar Acronyms & Terms
Learn key solar abbreviations, terms, and solar acronyms related to permitting, financing, energy production, and installation.
Team GreenLancer
Jan 26
7 New Solar Panel Technology Trends for 2026
Solar panel technology advances include greater solar cell efficiency and the use of new and more abundant solar panel materials.
Sarah Lozanova
Jan 22
Understanding Solar Panel Wattage, Output & Ratings
Understanding how solar panels are rated in watts and how that differs from efficiency and real-world output helps you size systems correctly, prevent mistakes, and maximize ROI.
Sarah Lozanova
Jan 22
How to Perform A Solar Site Survey
The solar site survey is a crucial step in the installation process. We provide a solar site survey checklist and our top tips.
Sarah Lozanova
Jan 19
Why Do I Still Have a Utility Bill With Solar Panels?
Many homeowners are surprised when their solar system doesn’t cover all their electricity usage, even when the panels seem to be producing plenty of power.
Sarah Lozanova
Jan 18
How to Reset an Inverter Fault: Decoding Solar Inverter Fault Codes
Learn how to reset inverter faults, read inverter fault codes, and fix common solar inverter faults in your home solar system.
Sarah Lozanova
Jan 18
Solar Inverter Problems & Solutions: Troubleshooting Guide
Troubleshoot solar inverter problems and solutions with our 2026 guide. Learn how to reset solar inverter units, identify solar inverter fault codes, and fix an isolation fault or grid voltage fault. Whether you need an inverter repair near me or a guide on resetting solar inverter after power outage, we help you restore output and manage inverter repair costs.
Sarah Lozanova
Jan 18
Choosing The Best Solar Design Software in 2026
Compare the best solar design software in 2026. Reduce soft costs with AI solar layout tools, integrated CRM, and automated permit plan sets. See updated pricing for Aurora, Arka 360, Solargraf, and the new Enact Solar (formerly PVComplete) platform.
Sarah Lozanova
Jan 14
How To Create a Solar Panel Proposal
A successful solar panel proposal includes pricing, financing, incentives, and installation timeline to close more solar sales proposals.
Team GreenLancer
Jan 13
Peak Sun Hours & Solar Energy
What are peak sun hours and what do they mean for solar panels and solar energy? Learn about peak sunlight hours, peak sun time and more.
Hanna Kielar
Jan 5
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The GreenLancer blog delves into the latest trends and insights in renewable energy, offering information and inspiration for solar energy and electric vehicle charging station (EVCS) contractors. Our commitment is to provide accurate information, supported by meticulous analysis and reliable clean energy sources, including government agencies, renewable energy experts, research institutions, and our in-house expertise, from over a decade in the clean energy industry.
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