Hanna Kielar
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.
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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
- 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
- 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...
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
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...
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...
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...
Sarah Lozanova
- Apr 7, 2022
- 4 min
California Solar Incentives And Rebates To Help With The Cost Of Going Solar
In 2018, the State of California created a landmark policy requiring that 100% of its electricity come from renewable or zero-emissions...
Sarah Lozanova
- Mar 10, 2022
- 6 min
Solar Panel Wattage & Output, Explained
Clients are always wondering, “how many solar panels do I need?” One important piece to answer that question is understanding solar panel wa
Sarah Lozanova
- Feb 24, 2022
- 5 min
Solar Panel Financing: How Solar Loans Work And What Alternatives Exist
Since there’s a steep upfront cost for installing solar panels, installers should be aware of different financing options.
Sarah Lozanova
- Nov 9, 2021
- 5 min
Solar Panel Warranties: What Installers Need To Know
When going solar, customers invest tens of thousands of dollars. Typically, the most expensive equipment on a solar system is solar...
Austin Brentley
- Aug 12, 2021
- 6 min
Solar Panel Operation And Maintenance
Because solar photovoltaic (PV) panels have no moving parts, manufacturers can confidently ship their modules with 25+ years of warranty...
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