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Information, insights, and updates to empower solar professionals.


Jun 25, 2025
Solving the Fire Pathway Puzzle with Solargraf
Designing solar projects in the U.S. requires careful integration of fire pathways to comply with local codes, often without compromising energy output. Traditional fixed setbacks can be inefficient, leading to wasted ro
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Insights and updates for solar professionals

Feb 27, 2026
Solargraf’s guided design experience
Overview The guided design experience is Solargraf’s modernized, intuitive workflow for completing roof and solar designs with greater speed, clarity, and accuracy. It provides step‑by‑step suggestions, context‑sensitiv
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Feb 27, 2026
Solargraf’s guided design experience
Overview The guided design experience is Solargraf’s modernized, intuitive workflow for completing roof and solar designs with greater speed, clarity, and accuracy. It provides step‑by‑step suggestions, context‑sensitiv
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Feb 26, 2026
Introducing the wall elevation canvas in Solargraf
Permit requirements continue to demand greater clarity — especially for battery projects where AHJs want to see exactly how wall-mounted equipment will be installed. In real-world installations, however, walls are rarely
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Feb 26, 2026
Dealer configurations in Solargraf
Product feature overview Solargraf Dealer Configuration (previously referred to as “Parent-Child setup”) allows installers to manage multiple dealerships, external sales orgs or regional branches under a single “umbrell
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Feb 26, 2026
Introducing the wall elevation canvas in Solargraf
Permit requirements continue to demand greater clarity — especially for battery projects where AHJs want to see exactly how wall-mounted equipment will be installed. In real-world installations, however, walls are rarely
Read more

Feb 26, 2026
Dealer configurations in Solargraf
Product feature overview Solargraf Dealer Configuration (previously referred to as “Parent-Child setup”) allows installers to manage multiple dealerships, external sales orgs or regional branches under a single “umbrell
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Feb 6, 2026
Solargraf 2025: Redefining speed, precision, and growth
Throughout 2025, Solargraf remained committed to making our platform a complete all‑in‑one solution, delivering a more seamless, intuitive, and powerful experience across every stage of the solar workflow. We continued
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Feb 6, 2026
Solargraf 2025: Redefining speed, precision, and growth
Throughout 2025, Solargraf remained committed to making our platform a complete all‑in‑one solution, delivering a more seamless, intuitive, and powerful experience across every stage of the solar workflow. We continued
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Jan 30, 2026
Solargraf Q4 feature recap: advancing operational efficiency
Solargraf delivered key enhancements in Q4, 2025 that strengthened design precision, proposal flexibility, financing clarity, permit accuracy, and workflow automation. Each improvement was built to streamline projects en
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Jan 30, 2026
Solargraf Q4 feature recap: advancing operational efficiency
Solargraf delivered key enhancements in Q4, 2025 that strengthened design precision, proposal flexibility, financing clarity, permit accuracy, and workflow automation. Each improvement was built to streamline projects en
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Dec 18, 2025
How to build a solar system based on peak sun hours and shading
The concept of Peak Sun Hours plays an essential role in determining the maximum amount of energy that can be produced by a solar energy system. With the growing adoption of solar in households, understanding peak sun ho
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Dec 18, 2025
How to build a solar system based on peak sun hours and shading
The concept of Peak Sun Hours plays an essential role in determining the maximum amount of energy that can be produced by a solar energy system. With the growing adoption of solar in households, understanding peak sun ho
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Dec 15, 2025
Size larger batteries with Enphase battery oversizing with PCS
Batteries offer a wide range of benefits to homeowners, they can reduce grid dependency, earn money by taking advantage of rate arbitration, or traditional use for backup during grid outages. Sizing the correct battery i
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Dec 9, 2025
How to Be a Profitable Solar Business Post 25D Tax Credit Removal
The solar industry in the U.S. is entering a new era. With the Section 25D Residential Clean Energy Tax Credit officially ending after December 31, 2025, many solar companies are asking: Is solar business still profitabl
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Sep 30, 2025
AHJ, utility and governing code updates for Colorado, Illinois, Oregon, Michigan, Maryland
Keeping up with evolving regulations is crucial for seamless solar installations. Solargraf now incorporates the latest updates from AHJs, utilities, and governing codes, ensuring your designs stay compliant and your per
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May 12, 2025
Solar Permitting Process – Complexity, Challenges and Solutions
Introduction Navigating the solar permitting process is a critical step in ensuring a smooth solar installation. In the United States, one of the most significant hurdles for installers is the lack of standardization acr
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May 12, 2025
Solar Permitting Process – Complexity, Challenges and Solutions
Introduction Navigating the solar permitting process is a critical step in ensuring a smooth solar installation. In the United States, one of the most significant hurdles for installers is the lack of standardization acr
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May 7, 2025
How Solar Design Tools Are Revolutionizing Solar Projects
Solar design tools in modern solar projects The solar industry has seen a rapid transformation with the advent of advanced technology. Solar design tools have become essential for planning and implementing solar projects
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May 7, 2025
How Solar Design Tools Are Revolutionizing Solar Projects
Solar design tools in modern solar projects The solar industry has seen a rapid transformation with the advent of advanced technology. Solar design tools have become essential for planning and implementing solar projects
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Mar 31, 2025
Elevating Solar Proposals: Introducing Solargraf’s New Proposal Experience
In the fast paced and competitive solar industry, proposals that captivate, build trust and tell a compelling story are the ones that truly stand out. Acknowledging this need, Solargraf is proud to introduce a revolution
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Mar 20, 2025
Simplifying Solar Financing: TPO Solutions on SolarGraf
The solar energy industry has seen massive growth in recent years, and as costs decrease, more people and businesses are adopting solar power. However, the high upfront cost of installing solar systems remains a signific
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Feb 5, 2025
AHJ, utility and governing code updates for California, Nebraska, North Carolina, Vermont, Kentucky, Texas and Iowa
Keeping up with evolving regulations is crucial for seamless solar installations. Solargraf now incorporates the latest updates from AHJs, utilities, and governing codes, ensuring your designs stay compliant and your per
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Jan 30, 2025
Solargraf 2024: Game changing enhancements, more powerful than ever
At Solargraf, our commitment to delivering the best customer experience drives us to expand our offerings and provide seamless end to end solutions. In line with this vision, we have added numerous new features to our pl
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Jan 30, 2025
Solargraf 2024: Game changing enhancements, more powerful than ever
At Solargraf, our commitment to delivering the best customer experience drives us to expand our offerings and provide seamless end to end solutions. In line with this vision, we have added numerous new features to our pl
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Jan 30, 2025
Solargraf 2024: Game changing enhancements, more powerful than ever
At Solargraf, our commitment to delivering the best customer experience drives us to expand our offerings and provide seamless end to end solutions. In line with this vision, we have added numerous new features to our pl
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Jan 30, 2025
Solargraf 2024: Game changing enhancements, more powerful than ever
At Solargraf, our commitment to delivering the best customer experience drives us to expand our offerings and provide seamless end to end solutions. In line with this vision, we have added numerous new features to our pl
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Jan 16, 2025
Solargraf Quarter 4, 2024 Enhancements: Smarter Design, Seamless Workflow
As 2024 came to a close, Solargraf introduced a host of powerful enhancements designed to revolutionize solar design, permitting, and financing workflows. These updates reflect our commitment to delivering smarter tools
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Jan 16, 2025
Solargraf Quarter 4, 2024 Enhancements: Smarter Design, Seamless Workflow
As 2024 came to a close, Solargraf introduced a host of powerful enhancements designed to revolutionize solar design, permitting, and financing workflows. These updates reflect our commitment to delivering smarter tools
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Jan 16, 2025
Solargraf Quarter 4, 2024 Enhancements: Smarter Design, Seamless Workflow
As 2024 came to a close, Solargraf introduced a host of powerful enhancements designed to revolutionize solar design, permitting, and financing workflows. These updates reflect our commitment to delivering smarter tools
Read more

Jan 16, 2025
Solargraf Quarter 4, 2024 Enhancements: Smarter Design, Seamless Workflow
As 2024 came to a close, Solargraf introduced a host of powerful enhancements designed to revolutionize solar design, permitting, and financing workflows. These updates reflect our commitment to delivering smarter tools
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Dec 18, 2024
Illinois new Net Metering 2025: changes you need to know and how Solargraf can help you
Net Metering has been the cornerstone of increased solar adoption in Illinois. Through net metering, customers receive retail rate credits ($) for the electricity they export back to the grid. The retail rate is the rate
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Dec 18, 2024
Illinois new Net Metering 2025: changes you need to know and how Solargraf can help you
Net Metering has been the cornerstone of increased solar adoption in Illinois. Through net metering, customers receive retail rate credits ($) for the electricity they export back to the grid. The retail rate is the rate
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Dec 9, 2024
Supercharge your solar projects with the best solar design tool for maximum efficiency and accuracy
Overview of solar design tools Solar design tools have become essential in the solar industry, changing how solar installations are planned and carried out. These tools make the whole process easier, from the initial des
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Dec 9, 2024
Mastering solar panel layout: Importance of optimal placement
Importance of optimal solar panel placement One of the biggest challenges for solar installers has been determining the optimal placement of solar panels and calculating the exact number of panels required. The placement
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Dec 9, 2024
How a solar estimator tool can help installers maximize efficiency and savings
Overview of solar estimator tools As a solar installer, your success hinges on two critical factors: delivering exceptional value to your customers and optimizing your own operations. A solar estimator tool is a key inst
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Nov 7, 2024
AHJ, utility and governing code updates for California, Missouri, Arkansas, Texas, and Oklahoma
Solargraf has recently been updated with changes to AHJs, utilities, and governing codes. Stay on top of the regulations, ensuring smooth permit processes and streamlined compliance for your solar projects, and experienc
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Oct 15, 2024
Unlocking solar success with exciting new features released in Q3’24
At Solargraf, to continue offering innovative solutions that keep your business at the forefront of the solar industry, we’ve introduced several new revolutionary features in last quarter. From expanding existing solar s
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Sep 24, 2024
Streamline solar permitting with Solargraf’s automated DIY solution
Eliminate permitting hassles with Solargraf’s DIY automation Navigating the solar permitting process has long been one of the biggest pain points for solar installers and homeowners alike. Complex regulations, varying re
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Sep 9, 2024
AHJ, utility and governing code updates for California, Massachusetts, Idaho, New Mexico, Virginia, Kansas, Ohio, Maryland, and Texas
Solargraf has recently been updated with changes to AHJs, utilities, and governing codes. Stay on top of the regulations, ensuring smooth permit processes and streamlined compliance for your solar projects. Experience pe
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Aug 6, 2024
Permit design requirements for battery garage layout plan.
Certain Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) have recently implemented changes to permit regulations for battery installation in garages. All projects with batteries in the garage are now required to show a garage layo
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Aug 2, 2024
Expanding solar systems: Adding panels and batteries to meet increased energy demand
The primary motive for homeowners to go solar is to reduce utility bills and promote grid independence. With net metering schemes, they save money when the solar system offsets total home consumption. But what happens wh
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Jul 18, 2024
Solargraf partners with LightReach and Everbright for Third-party ownership and flexible financing
We are happy to announce that LightReach, a leader in third-party ownership (TPO) solutions for solar projects, recently approved Solargraf as a partner. Solargraf also partners with Everbright, a solar financing provide
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Jul 8, 2024
Solar financing models: Loans, leases, PPAs, and shared solutions
Solar financing can eliminate or reduce the upfront costs of a renewable energy installation for individuals, businesses, and other organizations embracing clean power and saving money on long-term electricity expenses.
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Jun 4, 2024
Solargraf is now live in Netherlands
As a European hub for solar energy innovation, the Netherlands leads in renewable energy with ambitious solar adoption goals. The Dutch government actively promotes solar energy through various incentives and subsidies.
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Jun 4, 2024
Solargraf is now live in Netherlands
As a European hub for solar energy innovation, the Netherlands leads in renewable energy with ambitious solar adoption goals. The Dutch government actively promotes solar energy through various incentives and subsidies.
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Jan 12, 2024
How to Pay for Solar – Financing Options Explained
A world without energy is almost impossible to imagine. It would be a world without computers, factories, microwaves, and our most beloved gadgets, mobile phones. The world runs on energy. This energy can come from vario
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Nov 7, 2023
NEM 3.0 in Solargraf
1. Unveling NEM 3.0: Transforming California’s Energy Landscape California’s new Net Billing Tariff (NBT), or Net Energy Metering (NEM) 3.0, is the successor tariff to NEM 2.0. NEM 3.0 incentivizes customers to move from
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Sep 19, 2022
Get More Leads for Your Solar Business
As the solar industry grows, so does the need for high-quality, easy-to-close solar leads. The main issue new solar companies face when starting to put together a lead generation strategy is finding ways to set them apar
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Aug 3, 2022
7 Proven Strategies To Grow Your Brand With Solar Marketing
A growing solar market breeds competition, and with competition comes a need to increase the visibility of your business and set yourself apart from the rest. One of the best ways to achieve this is by putting together a
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Apr 22, 2022
5 Alternatives to Solar Advertising
Attracting the right customers to purchase your products is the foundation for a successful business. Creating a solar advertising strategy is crucial for potential sales. A solar advertising strategy does not need a lar
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