Ahead of the annual MLK Day of Service, GRID Alternatives, a national non-profit leader in making solar power and job training accessible to underserved communities, announces renewed support for its SolarCorps Fellowship Program through the Corporation for National and Community Service. This support will help deploy renewable energy technology and job training in low-income communities…
By Michael Barry, communications manager, Solar One The iconic New York City skyline does not typically include images of gleaming solar panels on skyscraper rooftops. There’s too little space, impractical roofs and far too much shade. But head uptown to Harlem or the Bronx, downtown to the Lower East Side or into the outer boroughs,…
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Ask a Solar Vet: Thinking of storage in a matrix, with ESA’s Kelly Speakes-Backman
Ask a Solar Vet: Building great products and better teams with the King Midas of solar, NEXTracker’s Dan Shugar
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As the solar industry matures, financiers and developers are increasingly asking for P90 analyses before investing in a solar project. This is no longer solely a utility-scale practice, as commercial projects are increasingly being financed based on P90 estimates. Yet many developers have not thought deeply about P90 analysis, especially those who focus on C&I…
2018 Top Solar Contractors Gala
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Many solar contractors are aware that digital marketing is helpful for connecting with prospective commercial and residential solar customers. However, knowing the best ways to make use of the host of strategies available can be a challenge. In this Aurora Solar series, we explore how contractors can design an effective digital solar marketing strategy to…
The average residential electricity bill in the United States is roughly $113 per month–or $1,351 a year. Of course, if you live in a place that requires significant air conditioning or heating–and/or in a state with high electricity rates–your actual bill is likely much higher. Nobody wants to be spending more on power than they need…
