The Solar Explorer /category/sponsored-content/the-solar-explorer/ 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 The Solar Explorer /category/sponsored-content/the-solar-explorer/ 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 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 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 Solar + storage for extreme weather preparedness /2024/11/solar-storage-for-extreme-weather-preparedness/ /2024/11/solar-storage-for-extreme-weather-preparedness/#comments Mon, 04 Nov 2024 18:54:13 +0000 /?p=107738 Hurricane Helene rocked the Southeast, claiming at least 200 lives and causing widespread power outages that left a million Americans in the dark even a week later. Without much time to recover from the deadliest hurricane since Katrina, the fifth-strongest hurricane ever recorded in the Atlantic, Hurricane Milton, made landfall just two weeks later with…

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]]> /2024/11/solar-storage-for-extreme-weather-preparedness/feed/ 1 How to debunk whole home electrification myths /2024/11/how-to-debunk-whole-home-electrification-myths/ /2024/11/how-to-debunk-whole-home-electrification-myths/#respond Mon, 04 Nov 2024 18:51:59 +0000 /?p=107737 Whole home electrification is a big potential opportunity for solar installers. After all, if a home or business is going to be using more electricity, it’s a perfect customer for a solar system to offset some of those costs. Likewise, offering electrification services like batteries, HVAC, and more is a great potential new revenue stream…

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]]> /2024/11/how-to-debunk-whole-home-electrification-myths/feed/ 0 Put solar on it: Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlej… /2024/10/put-solar-on-it-beetlejuice-beetlejuice-beetlej/ /2024/10/put-solar-on-it-beetlejuice-beetlejuice-beetlej/#respond Wed, 02 Oct 2024 19:52:44 +0000 /?p=107560 There are almost too many ways to open a blog about Beetlejuice Beetlejuice. It can be enough to keep the post in the “drafts” folder for weeks. So, we’re just going to play it straight: We put solar on Miss Shannon’s School for Girls from Beetlejuice. Read the full story on Aurora Solar’s website.

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]]> /2024/10/put-solar-on-it-beetlejuice-beetlejuice-beetlej/feed/ 0 How to pay for solar: Solar financing options explained /2024/10/how-to-pay-for-solar-solar-financing-options-explained/ /2024/10/how-to-pay-for-solar-solar-financing-options-explained/#respond Wed, 02 Oct 2024 19:51:11 +0000 /?p=107559 Sunlight is free, but solar systems still cost money. Thankfully, though, the price of going solar has plummeted over the past decade — even with higher interest rates recently — and there are many programs, incentives, and rebates available to drive down total costs even further. To pay the remaining balance for longterm renewable energy…

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]]> /2024/10/how-to-pay-for-solar-solar-financing-options-explained/feed/ 0 How to choose the best solar battery for your needs /2024/09/how-to-choose-the-best-solar-battery-for-your-needs/ /2024/09/how-to-choose-the-best-solar-battery-for-your-needs/#comments Tue, 03 Sep 2024 18:50:49 +0000 /?p=100234 Solar battery technology is one of the core pieces of the electrification and solar power revolution that’s happening right now. Reliable and affordable battery technology, after all, not only helps keep the lights on when the power is out, but it can also help store solar energy for use when the sun isn’t shining. Once…

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]]> /2024/09/how-to-choose-the-best-solar-battery-for-your-needs/feed/ 1 Put solar on it: Stade de France /2024/09/put-solar-on-it-stade-de-france/ /2024/09/put-solar-on-it-stade-de-france/#respond Tue, 03 Sep 2024 18:49:26 +0000 /?p=107216 It’s been well documented that the Paris Olympics will be the greenest ever. The organizers have the goal of halving the carbon footprint of the games compared to previous years. From our own blog on the topic: “The organizers are targeting every source of emissions, with initiatives like low-carbon structures, renewable energy, sustainable catering, and…

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]]> /2024/09/put-solar-on-it-stade-de-france/feed/ 0 Beginner’s guide to solar marketing: 4 strategies to jumpstart your marketing /2024/08/beginners-guide-to-solar-marketing-4-strategies-to-jumpstart-your-marketing/ /2024/08/beginners-guide-to-solar-marketing-4-strategies-to-jumpstart-your-marketing/#respond Tue, 06 Aug 2024 13:36:22 +0000 /?p=95853 When it comes to solar sales, it’s never been more difficult to stand out from the crowd. It’s also never been more important. Our 2024 Solar Snapshot revealed that 44% of homeowners find it hard to determine if an installer is legitimate. That is a striking — and scary — statistic. It’s also an opportunity…

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]]> /2024/08/beginners-guide-to-solar-marketing-4-strategies-to-jumpstart-your-marketing/feed/ 0 What are time of use rates? Your TOU guide /2024/08/what-are-time-of-use-rates-your-tou-guide/ /2024/08/what-are-time-of-use-rates-your-tou-guide/#comments Tue, 06 Aug 2024 13:35:46 +0000 /?p=95334 What do the prices of movie tickets to Hollywood’s latest blockbuster and the cost of electricity have in common? Utility companies all over the US are making big changes when it comes to their billing methods for residential customers. Similar to a blockbuster movie, where ticket prices change based on the time of day —…

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]]> /2024/08/what-are-time-of-use-rates-your-tou-guide/feed/ 1 Solar plus roofing: A step-by-step guide /2024/07/solar-plus-roofing-a-step-by-step-guide/ /2024/07/solar-plus-roofing-a-step-by-step-guide/#respond Tue, 02 Jul 2024 16:15:04 +0000 /?p=106574 Solar power’s growing impact in the US is undeniable, even if you don’t work on roofs all day. However, for professionals in the industry, there are lucrative opportunities to combine professional solar installations with their existing roofing services. As residential solar adoption climbs, your roofing customers are likely already inquiring about recommendations for and assistance…

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