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

NineDot Energy joined local partners last week to cut the ribbon on its latest battery energy storage system in the New York City metro area. The 20-MW Hunts Point BESS in the Bronx is expected to provide the community with enough power for nearly 20,000 homes during peak grid hours. “We’re honored to bring this…

Cleveland to install solar on two city-owned landfills

CertainTeed releases new solar roofing system Landmark PWR

Solar United Neighbors organizing another group purchase program in Denver

Power Electronics building 40 GW manufacturing campus in Houston

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Why solar contractors should reconsider multi-tenant commercial projects

Most solar installers steer clear of multi-tenant properties unless their state has a special program for multi-family buildings. It’s not difficult to see why: Malls, warehouses and apartment complexes have a reputation for eating up time and falling apart in the pipeline. Most contractors have one shelved multi-tenant project they’d rather not talk about. But…

Logistics and transportation trends coming to solar projects soon

The next perovskite challenge isn’t efficiency — it’s repeatable manufacturing

Op-ed: Energy storage is cheap to build, expensive to run

Scaling U.S. solar manufacturing — what can be learned from SEG Solar?

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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…

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…

Same Side of the Table
In complex projects, success starts with clarity.

Sponsored by DEPCOM Power. Solar EPC projects rarely unfold exactly as planned. Conditions change, priorities shift and trade-offs are inevitable.…

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

By Kelly Pickerel | September 25, 2026

Otovo adds InCharge Energy’s EV maintenance skills to service offering

By Kelly Pickerel | September 24, 2026

Student-funded solar project gets expansion at UToledo

By Kelly Pickerel | September 24, 2026

Illinois solar project adapts layout to train tracks, wetland and existing power lines

By Kelly Pickerel | September 24, 2026

B2U, LGES partner on battery repurposing for grid-scale applications

By Billy Ludt | September 23, 2026

NYSERDA approves 1.7 GW of new state renewable energy projects

By Kelly Pickerel | September 23, 2026

Pisgah installs additional solar projects for Asheville community housing developer

By Kelly Pickerel | September 23, 2026

Span signs Sunrun as installation partner for XFRA distributed data center solution

By Kelly Pickerel | September 23, 2026

Commerce is watching polysilicon imports to stop stockpiling

By Billy Ludt | September 22, 2026

Aurora Solar updates services, expands to UK

By Billy Ludt | September 22, 2026

PureSky Energy builds Illinois community solar project for low-income residents

By Kelly Pickerel | September 22, 2026

US clean energy job losses reach 37,000 in 2025

By Kelly Pickerel | September 22, 2026

Pila Energy brings mesh home battery to NYC residents

By Kelly Pickerel | September 22, 2026

Amelia launches micropiling mode for pile installation device

By Kelly Pickerel | September 22, 2026

Star Wars-inspired art museum from George Lucas is covered in solar glass

By Kelly Pickerel | September 22, 2026

No future quarterly declines predicted for US energy storage installation market

By Billy Ludt | September 21, 2026

NorthStar Clean Energy powers on 120-MW Michigan solar project

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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…