While the number of solar installations completed every year is higher in the residential sector, commercial solar systems (excluding utility-scale, which generate almost 50% of the capacity) are much larger…
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With the need for renewable energy consistently at the top of the news cycle, it’s no surprise that the solar market has been growing rapidly. With record growth comes an…
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As solar panel technology improves, the market has seen all kinds of different types of solar panels pop up, claiming higher efficiency, better prices, and better materials. One such panel…
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Solar panel wiring or stringing panels together is one of the essential skills every solar installer and contractor needs to understand if they want to succeed in the industry. Whether…
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Solar panels and homeowner’s associations (HOAs) have always had a bit of a rocky relationship. Ever since solar power adoption made its way into the mainstream, HOAs have attempted to…
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Solar irradiance measurements are a vital part of any planned solar installation. One of the first things any solar contractor will do before starting to design a system is to…
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If you’re a solar installer operating in California, you know how competitive and busy the solar market has been in the last few years. With a closer eye on climate…
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The Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC) has had a tumultuous history over the last few years. With planned step-downs, extensions, and even further proposed changes showing up in different proposals…
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Update Aug. 16th, 2022: This article was originally published on August 10th, 2022, and has since been updated to reflect that the Inflation Reduction Act has since officially passed in…
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Nowadays, the market is inundated with what seems like an endless list of different types of solar panels and solar panel technologies. This long list of materials makes choosing the…
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