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Northern Colorado’s largest solar project comes online

The second phase of the Black Hollow Sun solar project near Severance, Colorado, is now complete. ContourGlobal developed the full 324-MW project for the Platte River Power Authority. “This project represents years of commitment, perseverance and partnership,” said Jason Frisbie, general manager and CEO of Platte River. “From project selection in 2019 through global supply…

California is 10th state to legalize balcony solar

REAP grant update makes solar projects on farmland ineligible

California governor signs bills approving virtual power plants

After third-party safety tests, Silfab will move into full production at SC solar cell plant

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Microinverter manufacturers anticipate a growing balcony solar market

An inverter’s role in a plug-in solar project is functionally the same as in an interconnected solar project: it converts DC to AC power. Where it differs is how much power it can handle and how it’s interacting with the grid. A residential solar project is tied into a dedicated branch circuit on the home.…

How a solar racking company made electrical bonding easier

Solar Spotlight: Engineering beyond specification

Why solar contractors should reconsider multi-tenant commercial projects

Logistics and transportation trends coming to solar projects soon

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Solar Spotlight: Engineering beyond specification

As utility-scale solar and energy storage continue to drive grid expansion, the engineering decisions made early in a project’s lifecycle…

Home energy sales in 2026: Why solar companies are expanding beyond panels

For years, the residential solar pitch was: Reduce your electricity bill, go green, here’s your payback period. And for years,…

Solar panel wiring basics: How to wire solar panels

Solar panel wiring (also known as stringing), and how to wire solar panels together, is a fundamental topic for any…

Solar energy storage: everything you need to know

Even the most ardent solar evangelists can agree on one limitation solar panels have: they only produce electricity when the sun is shining.…

Community Solar 101 — How It Works

For many U.S. households and businesses, installing rooftop solar isn’t an option — whether due to renting, roof condition, shading,…

Beyond solar: The European playbook for whole home electrification

What’s already happening across the Atlantic — and the lessons from two installers who’ve lived the transition In Europe right…

Three reasons your customers want a battery right now

Here’s what’s driving the storage market — and where the next wave of opportunity is hiding in plain sight. If…

Solar Spotlight: The AI-powered future of solar field operations

Kamal Shah has seen residential and commercial construction industries shift from analog procedures to more advanced, software-driven practices to improve…

Why Verified Waterproofing and Load Testing Matter for Solar Mounting on Exposed-Fastened Metal Roofs

By Ali Turner, Principal Writer and Content Strategist As commercial and industrial solar continues to expand, exposed-fastened metal roofs remain…

The Hidden Performance Gap Costing Solar Asset Owners Millions
Powered by Sunstall's 15+ years of field expertise, Sunformance is the dedicated performance recovery partner for commercial and utility-scale solar owners who need more than standard O&M.

By Megan Kjar, Marketing Director — Sunformance Powered by Sunstall’s 15+ years of field expertise, Sunformance is the dedicated performance…

Did the Solar Tax Credit Expire in 2026? Here’s What Homeowners Need to Know

If you heard that the federal solar tax credit expired and assumed that meant solar was no longer worth it,…

Solar competition is up — and trust is winning

The solar market has always been competitive, and it’s only becoming more so. In fact, 54% of solar salespeople reported…

Northern Colorado’s largest solar project comes online

By Kelly Pickerel | October 1, 2026

California is 10th state to legalize balcony solar

By Billy Ludt | October 1, 2026

REAP grant update makes solar projects on farmland ineligible

By Kelly Pickerel | October 1, 2026

California governor signs bills approving virtual power plants

By Billy Ludt | October 1, 2026

Microinverter manufacturers anticipate a growing balcony solar market

By Kelly Pickerel | September 30, 2026

After third-party safety tests, Silfab will move into full production at SC solar cell plant

By Kelly Pickerel | September 30, 2026

Grid reform bill introduced in Senate

By Kelly Pickerel | September 30, 2026

Sisters of Mercy solar installation opens NC city to more approved ground-mounts

By Kelly Pickerel | September 30, 2026

Ørsted solar project to also help restore New Mexico wetlands

By Kelly Pickerel | September 30, 2026

Latest EnergySage report shows more homeowners going solar, despite loss of ITC

By Billy Ludt | September 30, 2026

FTC Solar, Hitachi Energy, Linxon collaborate on PV project service

By Billy Ludt | September 30, 2026

How a solar racking company made electrical bonding easier

By Kelly Pickerel | September 30, 2026

Aurora Solar launches quarterly report analyzing homeowner trust in the industry

By Kelly Pickerel | September 30, 2026

Three W Solar project comes online in Texas

By Kelly Pickerel | September 29, 2026

Heliene produces fully American solar panel for residential market

By Billy Ludt | September 29, 2026

Solar Spotlight: Engineering beyond specification

By Kelly Pickerel | September 28, 2026

A big battery in the Bronx will help community break from polluting power

By Kelly Pickerel | September 28, 2026

Cleveland to install solar on two city-owned landfills

By Kelly Pickerel | September 28, 2026

CertainTeed releases new solar roofing system Landmark PWR

By Tim Montague, President, Clean Power Consulting Group | September 28, 2026

Why solar contractors should reconsider multi-tenant commercial projects

By Billy Ludt | September 25, 2026

Solar United Neighbors organizing another group purchase program in Denver

By Billy Ludt | September 25, 2026

Power Electronics building 40 GW manufacturing campus in Houston

By Aurora Solar | September 25, 2026

Home energy sales in 2026: Why solar companies are expanding beyond panels

By Aurora Solar | September 25, 2026

Solar panel wiring basics: How to wire solar panels

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Home energy sales in 2026: Why solar companies are expanding beyond panels

For years, the residential solar pitch was: Reduce your electricity bill, go green, here’s your payback period. And for years,…

Solar panel wiring basics: How to wire solar panels

Solar panel wiring (also known as stringing), and how to wire solar panels together, is a fundamental topic for any…

Beyond solar: The European playbook for whole home electrification

What’s already happening across the Atlantic — and the lessons from two installers who’ve lived the transition In Europe right…

Three reasons your customers want a battery right now

Here’s what’s driving the storage market — and where the next wave of opportunity is hiding in plain sight. If…

Did the Solar Tax Credit Expire in 2026? Here’s What Homeowners Need to Know

If you heard that the federal solar tax credit expired and assumed that meant solar was no longer worth it,…

Solar competition is up — and trust is winning

The solar market has always been competitive, and it’s only becoming more so. In fact, 54% of solar salespeople reported…

How AI helped speed up our AI

At Aurora Solar, we build AI tools so that solar installers don’t have to — tools that turn aerial imagery…

Why solar deals stall at the close — and how top reps fix it

Every solar salesperson knows the feeling. You had a great appointment. The homeowner was engaged, the proposal looked sharp, and…

Selling Storage: The 2026 Pocket Guide

2026 is shaping up to be a big year for storage. According to Ohm Analytics nearly every new installation in…

The 2026 Aurora Solar Snapshot

The U.S. solar market is at a critical inflection point. After the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) passed last year,…

Top 6 Energy Efficient Home Improvements for 2026 (plus a bonus)

With prices up across the board, and fossil fuel prices more volatile than ever, moving more of your energy consumption…

What’s the difference between a solar PPA and a solar lease?

Breaking down the financing options for solar panel systems Installing a solar panel system can be an investment. While paying…

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Why Every Solar Sales Rep Should Have a Drone in Their Trunk

In an industry where trust and accuracy are paramount, one veteran solar sales rep has a provocative question: “Why wouldn’t…

How Killing Solar Tax Credits Could Hand Victory to China in the Global AI & Manufacturing Race
Why the Solar Investment Tax Credit Should Be Phased Down, Not Eliminated

By Jason Steinberg, CEO of Scanifly The most critical issue for the next century is who will lead AI. A…

Quality Over Speed: How SunnyMac Solar Built a Customer-Obsessed EPC

In the competitive solar installer market, many companies chase rapid growth at the expense of quality. SunnyMac Solar has taken a different…

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…