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GoodLeap adds smart thermostats to California VPP management program

GoodLeap announced the expansion of its participation in California’s Demand Side Grid Support Program (DSGS). Entering its second year in the California Virtual Power Plant (VPP) Program, GoodLeap now manages and contributes 5 MW of stored battery capacity to the grid when it needs it the most — sufficient to power approximately 3,600 homes during…

Scenic Hill Solar developing 18-project solar portfolio for University of Arkansas

South Carolina energy bill expands solar + storage opportunities but supports new gas plant

SolarKal, G&S Solar bring community solar array to rooftop near NYC

Castillo Engineering develops proprietary software for increased transparency in utility-scale solar

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Believe it or not, the solar industry has a wind problem. Designed to harness the sun, solar panels are increasingly at the mercy of sudden, high-velocity wind gusts that can devastate equipment and halt operations. Troublingly, a recent Vaisala study found that more than two-thirds of operational and planned large-scale solar plants (larger than 300…

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SolarKal, G&S Solar bring community solar array to rooftop near NYC

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Commercial solar bottlenecks? Solve them with data

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GoodLeap adds smart thermostats to California VPP management program

By Billy Ludt | May 8, 2025

Scenic Hill Solar developing 18-project solar portfolio for University of Arkansas

By Kelsey Misbrener | May 8, 2025

South Carolina energy bill expands solar + storage opportunities but supports new gas plant

By Kelly Pickerel | May 8, 2025

SolarKal, G&S Solar bring community solar array to rooftop near NYC

By | May 8, 2025

The solar industry has a wind problem
How to protect projects from the growing frequency of sudden wind gusts.

By Billy Ludt | May 8, 2025

Castillo Engineering develops proprietary software for increased transparency in utility-scale solar

By Kelly Pickerel | May 8, 2025

CATL leapfrogs competitors, releases 9-MWh BESS

By Kelly Pickerel | May 8, 2025

Envision Energy introduces 8-MWh liquid-cooled BESS

By Kelly Pickerel | May 7, 2025

Sunrun launches new solar/storage subscription that ‘flexes’ with changing power needs

By Kelly Pickerel | May 7, 2025

EcoFlow launches energy storage system that doesn’t require utility approval

By Kelsey Misbrener | May 7, 2025

Energy storage developer Hecate Grid rebrands as Fullmark Energy

By Kelsey Misbrener | May 7, 2025

LRE completes 352-MWh co-located battery energy storage system in Kern County

By Kelsey Misbrener | May 7, 2025

Chipotle adds 75-MW side of solar power to energy portfolio

By Kelsey Misbrener | May 7, 2025

SolarEdge rolls out solar-powered EV charger for businesses

By Billy Ludt | May 7, 2025

Ideematec supplies trackers for 2.1-GW Texas solar project pipeline

By Kelly Pickerel | May 7, 2025

Powin releases 6.26-MWh BESS Pod Max in 20-ft container

By Kelly Pickerel | May 7, 2025

Saft unveils ‘compact’ ESS that can reach 5.1 MWh

By Kelsey Misbrener | May 6, 2025

EDPR adds another 200 MW of solar + storage to Fresno County project

By Kelly Pickerel | May 6, 2025

Canadian Solar to ship 660-W TOPCon module later this year

By Kelly Pickerel | May 6, 2025

CSPR opens solar panel recycling facility in New Jersey

By Billy Ludt | May 6, 2025

Array Technologies updates tracker software for backtracking, diffuse light yields

By Kelly Pickerel | May 6, 2025

sonnen continues VPP focus in Texas with latest development

By Kelsey Misbrener | May 6, 2025

38 House Republicans seek full repeal of IRA

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Commercial solar bottlenecks? Solve them with data

Commercial and industrial (C&I) and utility-scale PV projects often face several hurdles that slow down timelines and reduce return on…

Why homeowners are going solar: Right now

It’s tough to sell solar to someone if you don’t know why they’re considering it. Finding out a homeowner’s motivations for going…

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…

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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…