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DSD Renewables selected to help California schools with REAP solar projects

DSD Renewables has secured a master contract with School Project for Utility Rate Reduction (SPURR), a utility purchasing group representing public agencies like schools, to be its chosen developer partner for the Renewable Energy Aggregated Procurement (REAP) Program. Under this partnership, DSD will offer solar and energy storage solutions to California public school districts, county…

NCCETC report: US busy with net metering, community solar policy in Q1

City of Fresno can’t stop adding solar and storage to city-owned sites

Ipsun Solar partners with DC housing developer to offer rooftop solar

Axis Solar installs solar on 6 Texas charter school buildings

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Top strategies to keep pests out of rooftop solar arrays

Pests threaten the performance and longevity of solar systems long before a chewed wire exposes the problem. Reduced energy generation and costly structural damages are at stake, and as much as racoons may be responsible for them, they’re not the ones held accountable. For solar installers and contractors, understanding and implementing the latest effective pest…

AI data center boom could boost renewables — with the right drivers in place

Q&A: New solar service provider takes on Titan, Sunworks customers

Kentucky solar projects survive biblical hailstorm nearly unscathed

New UL testing shows how residential batteries react to fires

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Ipsun Solar partners with DC housing developer to offer rooftop solar

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The rise of third-party ownership (TPO) in solar: Trends, benefits, and industry shifts

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DSD Renewables selected to help California schools with REAP solar projects

By Billy Ludt | April 18, 2025

NCCETC report: US busy with net metering, community solar policy in Q1

By Kelly Pickerel | April 17, 2025

City of Fresno can’t stop adding solar and storage to city-owned sites

By Kelsey Misbrener | April 17, 2025

Ipsun Solar partners with DC housing developer to offer rooftop solar

By Billy Ludt | April 17, 2025

Axis Solar installs solar on 6 Texas charter school buildings

By Kelly Pickerel | April 17, 2025

FLIR introduces range of PV inspection solutions

By Billy Ludt | April 17, 2025

Opsun plans US expansion with solar mounting plant in North Carolina

By Kelsey Misbrener | April 17, 2025

New tool aims to help insurance underwriters monitor solar tracker hail risk

By Kelly Pickerel | April 16, 2025

FTI to soon complete 2.16-MW rooftop project in Kansas

By Kelly Pickerel | April 16, 2025

UL enhances 9540A battery testing to better address ESS industry of the future

By Kelsey Misbrener | April 16, 2025

Federal judges order IRA funds to flow immediately

By Kelly Pickerel | April 16, 2025

Complete Solar to change name to SunPower

By Kelsey Misbrener | April 16, 2025

Minnesota energy omnibus bill would repeal Community Solar Garden program

By Billy Ludt | April 15, 2025

PV Hardware cuts nearly all manufacturing waste

By Billy Ludt | April 15, 2025

EcoFasten design software integrates with Scanifly

By Kelsey Misbrener | April 15, 2025

Invenergy inks PPA for its first solar project in Washington State

By Kelsey Misbrener | April 15, 2025

Sungrow releases new modular 800-kW utility-scale inverter

By Kelsey Misbrener | April 15, 2025

New 1.4-MW solar array will power Tennessee Air National Guard base

By Kelly Pickerel | April 15, 2025

Vermeer launches platform to manage and monitor equipment in real-time

By Kelly Pickerel | April 15, 2025

261-MW solar project in Idaho now online

By Kelsey Misbrener | April 15, 2025

Clean energy advocates demand overhaul of Illinois storage report

By Kelly Pickerel | April 15, 2025

Sungrow launches PowerStack 255CS for C&I energy storage

By | April 15, 2025

Top strategies to keep pests out of rooftop solar arrays

By Kelly Pickerel | April 15, 2025

Southeast Asian solar AD/CVD investigation should be finalized within the month
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The rise of third-party ownership (TPO) in solar: Trends, benefits, and industry shifts

The solar industry is no stranger to change, and one of the biggest agents of that change recently has been…

The 2025 Aurora Solar Snapshot

The U.S. solar market has always been dynamic, adapting with every new challenge and opportunity, and 2024 was no exception.…

What are virtual power plants (VPP) & why do they matter for solar?

In the quest to switch to more renewable energy sources, we continue to develop creative solutions designed to meet the…

Community Solar 101 — The Basics

Despite an up-and-down last couple years, the outlook for solar is still strong. The statistics are mind boggling — pick…

The future (and present) is still solar: Forecast for a brighter 2025

There’s no getting around it, 2024 was a challenging year for the solar industry and many installers. Anecdotal evidence shows…

Solar problems solved: tough roofs, bad weather, remote projects

Solar installers face an almost uncountable number of challenges. Beyond external factors that have given the solar market its well…

The 10 brightest state solar policy wins of 2024

In our previous post, we identified 5 solar policy wins that brightened our 2024. And while these national milestones are…

The 5 brightest US solar policy wins of 2024

While it’s been a turbulent year for solar in the US, as 2024 draws to close it’s important to remember…

A guide to solar panel efficiency

When you think of solar panel efficiency, you’re most likely thinking about how much sunlight a given panel turns into…

What is whole home electrification? The basics, the trends, and how you can benefit

There’s no two ways about it: being and eco-conscious homeowner on a budget is tough. The cost of living continues…

Solar + storage for extreme weather preparedness

Hurricane Helene rocked the Southeast, claiming at least 200 lives and causing widespread power outages that left a million Americans…

How to debunk whole home electrification myths

Whole home electrification is a big potential opportunity for solar installers. After all, if a home or business is going…

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How Solar Energy Services Cut Project Timelines By 80%+ With Scanifly

Solar Energy Services (SES) was founded in 2006 with the goal of delivering high-quality solar systems to customers. Company leaders…

Don’t Get Locked into a Specific Drone: Here Are 4 Reasons Why

Takeaway: Being locked into a singular drone or a drone ecosystem is often inadequate for comprehensive surveying, O&M, and marketing…

How Every Contractor Can Achieve Fast Finance Approvals

Takeaway: The ideal solar workflow for leased projects follows a traditional three-milestone cadence, albeit with a twist. The first change…

Why One-Click Flight Apps Can Ruin Your Surveys

Takeaway: One-click flight apps are less accurate, more prone to accidents, and more expensive. Every drone comes with its own…

Resonant Energy Cuts Project Timelines by 3 Months with Scanifly

Company Overview Resonant Energy was founded with a mission to bring solar to under-invested communities, including low-income housing developments and…

How Can Sales Improve Ops and Grow Commissions?

Takeaway: Delivering on promises made during sales meetings is the only way to protect your reputation, referrals, and long-term ability…

Don’t Get Forced into Buying the Wrong Drone

Takeaway: If your software provider forces you to buy a specific drone, you could end up overpaying, not getting the…

Why Is There Friction Between Solar Sales Reps And Lease Providers?

Takeaway: Contractors and lease providers are often skeptical of one another as Contractors decry what they believe to be arbitrary…

How Operations Impact Solar Sales Commissions

Takeaway: System design adjustments result in re-sizing, revisions, or change orders, all of which can reduce commissions. Process inefficiencies lead…

What Makes a Good (or Bad) Plan Set?

Takeaway: Plan sets require comprehensive on-site data, including measurements of every roof plane, internal surveying analysis, and details regarding any…