Sponsored Content /category/sponsored-content/ Covering the world of solar power technology, development and installation. Wed, 12 Feb 2025 19:02:42 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 /wp-content/uploads/2017/07/cropped-solar-power-world-online-32x32.png Sponsored Content /category/sponsored-content/ 32 32 The future (and present) is still solar: Forecast for a brighter 2025 /2025/02/the-future-and-present-is-still-solar-forecast-for-a-brighter-2025/ /2025/02/the-future-and-present-is-still-solar-forecast-for-a-brighter-2025/#comments Tue, 11 Feb 2025 14:59:25 +0000 /?p=108524 There’s no getting around it, 2024 was a challenging year for the solar industry and many installers. Anecdotal evidence shows that mentions of the phrase “solar coaster” in industry Slack messages rose by a factor of 100. But, it’s important to remember that while the solar coaster is real, and we all feel it, its…

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]]> /2025/02/the-future-and-present-is-still-solar-forecast-for-a-brighter-2025/feed/ 1 Solar problems solved: tough roofs, bad weather, remote projects /2025/02/solar-problems-solved-tough-roofs-bad-weather-remote-projects/ /2025/02/solar-problems-solved-tough-roofs-bad-weather-remote-projects/#respond Tue, 11 Feb 2025 14:59:00 +0000 /?p=108523 Solar installers face an almost uncountable number of challenges. Beyond external factors that have given the solar market its well worn “solar coaster” moniker, there’s just the day-to-day stuff of a typical project. Let’s take 30 seconds and write down the challenges that come to mind. Ready… go! Read the full story on Aurora Solar’s…

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]]> /2025/02/solar-problems-solved-tough-roofs-bad-weather-remote-projects/feed/ 0 Solar Spotlight: Why solar carports make sense for schools /2025/02/solar-spotlight-why-solar-carports-make-sense-for-schools/ /2025/02/solar-spotlight-why-solar-carports-make-sense-for-schools/#respond Tue, 11 Feb 2025 11:00:19 +0000 /?p=108517 While there is greater oversight for installing solar projects on school grounds, M Bar C Construction has found success in this segment of the market and has done so through building solar carports. Bobby Bonfanti, eastern division manager, and Erik Krivokopich, VP of business development at M Bar C, are on this episode of Solar…

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]]> /2025/02/solar-spotlight-why-solar-carports-make-sense-for-schools/feed/ 0 The 10 brightest state solar policy wins of 2024 /2025/01/the-10-brightest-state-solar-policy-wins-of-2024/ /2025/01/the-10-brightest-state-solar-policy-wins-of-2024/#respond Wed, 08 Jan 2025 14:42:38 +0000 /?p=108289 In our previous post, we identified 5 solar policy wins that brightened our 2024. And while these national milestones are worth celebrating, we all know that solar energy policies rely significantly on state and local legislature to exist and thrive. So in this post, we’ll celebrate 10 state- and local-level policy wins (in no particular…

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]]> /2025/01/the-10-brightest-state-solar-policy-wins-of-2024/feed/ 0 The 5 brightest US solar policy wins of 2024 /2025/01/the-5-brightest-us-solar-policy-wins-of-2024/ /2025/01/the-5-brightest-us-solar-policy-wins-of-2024/#respond Wed, 08 Jan 2025 14:42:02 +0000 /?p=108288 While it’s been a turbulent year for solar in the US, as 2024 draws to close it’s important to remember the industry had some really big wins. Through the many ups, downs, approvals, and dismissals, PV advocates everywhere have reason to celebrate the many successful initiatives that were implemented, helping accelerate solar development and increasing…

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]]> /2025/01/the-5-brightest-us-solar-policy-wins-of-2024/feed/ 0 How Solar Energy Services Cut Project Timelines By 80%+ With Scanifly /2025/01/how-solar-energy-services-cut-project-timelines-by-80-with-scanifly/ /2025/01/how-solar-energy-services-cut-project-timelines-by-80-with-scanifly/#respond Wed, 08 Jan 2025 14:29:49 +0000 /?p=108148 Solar Energy Services (SES) was founded in 2006 with the goal of delivering high-quality solar systems to customers. Company leaders also want to invest in both their team and local community, though some inefficiencies in the surveying process made that difficult in the past. Scanifly helped the team eliminate revisions and shorten the project lifecycle…

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]]> /2025/01/how-solar-energy-services-cut-project-timelines-by-80-with-scanifly/feed/ 0 Don’t Get Locked into a Specific Drone: Here Are 4 Reasons Why /2024/12/dont-get-locked-into-a-specific-drone-here-are-4-reasons-why/ /2024/12/dont-get-locked-into-a-specific-drone-here-are-4-reasons-why/#respond Thu, 19 Dec 2024 18:43:37 +0000 /?p=108147 Takeaway: Being locked into a singular drone or a drone ecosystem is often inadequate for comprehensive surveying, O&M, and marketing needs—and you typically pay more. Instead, work with a platform like Scanifly that integrates with any drone (i.e. drone agnostic), enabling you to select the right model, price point, and feature set for your business.…

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]]> /2024/12/dont-get-locked-into-a-specific-drone-here-are-4-reasons-why/feed/ 0 How Every Contractor Can Achieve Fast Finance Approvals /2024/12/how-every-contractor-can-achieve-fast-finance-approvals/ /2024/12/how-every-contractor-can-achieve-fast-finance-approvals/#respond Thu, 19 Dec 2024 18:43:25 +0000 /?p=108146 Takeaway: The ideal solar workflow for leased projects follows a traditional three-milestone cadence, albeit with a twist. The first change is an inexpensive solution for Contractors to deliver objective accuracy at Milestone 1, meaning both Contractors and TPOs can trust the data. This makes Milestones 2 and 3 more focused on administrative checks before payout…

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]]> /2024/12/how-every-contractor-can-achieve-fast-finance-approvals/feed/ 0 A guide to solar panel efficiency /2024/12/a-guide-to-solar-panel-efficiency/ /2024/12/a-guide-to-solar-panel-efficiency/#comments Tue, 03 Dec 2024 20:34:56 +0000 /?p=96117 When you think of solar panel efficiency, you’re most likely thinking about how much sunlight a given panel turns into electricity. While this is certainly an important consideration for customers choosing a new photovoltaic system, it’s far from the only aspect of “efficiency” that goes into a high-performing PV system. In this blog, we’ll look…

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]]> /2024/12/a-guide-to-solar-panel-efficiency/feed/ 2 What is whole home electrification? The basics, the trends, and how you can benefit /2024/12/what-is-whole-home-electrification-the-basics-the-trends-and-how-you-can-benefit/ /2024/12/what-is-whole-home-electrification-the-basics-the-trends-and-how-you-can-benefit/#respond Tue, 03 Dec 2024 20:33:18 +0000 /?p=108051 There’s no two ways about it: being and eco-conscious homeowner on a budget is tough. The cost of living continues to rise. Even as inflation has come down, consumer prices have increased more than 20% since the pandemic by some metrics. Read the full story on Aurora Solar’s website.

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]]> /2024/12/what-is-whole-home-electrification-the-basics-the-trends-and-how-you-can-benefit/feed/ 0 Evolution of the Solar Industry /2024/12/evolution-of-the-solar-industry/ /2024/12/evolution-of-the-solar-industry/#comments Tue, 03 Dec 2024 20:27:13 +0000 /?p=108047 Download “Powering Profits: The Solar Installer’s Blueprint for Recurring Revenue Through Memberships” and learn how to: Create predictable monthly cash flow Boost customer loyalty and retention Increase your company’s valuation Don’t leave money on the table. Download your free e-book and start building a more profitable solar installation business today!    

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]]> /2024/12/evolution-of-the-solar-industry/feed/ 1 eBook: How to combat current challenges in energy storage /2024/12/ebook-how-to-combat-current-challenges-in-energy-storage/ /2024/12/ebook-how-to-combat-current-challenges-in-energy-storage/#respond Sun, 01 Dec 2024 16:33:57 +0000 /?p=108032   The global push for renewable energy and decarbonization is fueling growth in the solar power market. Battery energy storage systems (BESS) are crucial to this transition, but rising demand brings challenges such as increasing costs, project delays, labor shortages, and concerns around quality and safety. Fill out the form below to download the ebook

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]]> /2024/12/ebook-how-to-combat-current-challenges-in-energy-storage/feed/ 0 Why One-Click Flight Apps Can Ruin Your Surveys /2024/11/why-one-click-flight-apps-can-ruin-your-surveys/ /2024/11/why-one-click-flight-apps-can-ruin-your-surveys/#respond Tue, 26 Nov 2024 18:33:54 +0000 /?p=107857 Takeaway: One-click flight apps are less accurate, more prone to accidents, and more expensive. Every drone comes with its own native flight app, and there are many high-quality drone-agnostic apps on the market for additional customization. Rather than letting a software provider dictate how you fly your drone, it’s better to understand the tools in…

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]]> /2024/11/why-one-click-flight-apps-can-ruin-your-surveys/feed/ 0 Resonant Energy Cuts Project Timelines by 3 Months with Scanifly /2024/11/resonant-energy-cuts-project-timelines-by-3-months-with-scanifly/ /2024/11/resonant-energy-cuts-project-timelines-by-3-months-with-scanifly/#respond Tue, 26 Nov 2024 18:32:21 +0000 /?p=107856 Company Overview Resonant Energy was founded with a mission to bring solar to under-invested communities, including low-income housing developments and community nonprofits, throughout the Northeast. A key part of the team’s success is building trust with multiple stakeholders and offering unique financing options that take full advantage of government rebates, grants, and other programs. “We…

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]]> /2024/11/resonant-energy-cuts-project-timelines-by-3-months-with-scanifly/feed/ 0 How Can Sales Improve Ops and Grow Commissions? /2024/11/how-can-sales-improve-ops-and-grow-commissions/ /2024/11/how-can-sales-improve-ops-and-grow-commissions/#respond Tue, 26 Nov 2024 18:31:15 +0000 /?p=107855 Takeaway: Delivering on promises made during sales meetings is the only way to protect your reputation, referrals, and long-term ability to sell. One way to do that is to collect good data as early as possible to ensure an efficient and accurate post-sale project operation. Sales reps should use new technologies to avoid the pitfalls…

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