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PHOTOS: Boviet Solar starts production at North Carolina panel factory

Boviet Solar held a celebratory ribbon-cutting this week for its 2-GW solar panel assembly facility in Greenville, North Carolina. The plant, which started fine-tuning its lines a few weeks ago, was touted as a manufacturing success story for eastern North Carolina by the many local and state representatives in attendance, as well as Democratic state…

Tigo Energy releases off-grid solar package including inverter, battery and more

Connecticut adds 8.3-MW solar portfolio to seven correctional facilities

NJBPU opens third solicitation of Competitive Solar Incentive (CSI) Program

New Jersey expands community solar program by 250 MW

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O&M technicians are vital to massive solar array upkeep

Large-scale O&M standards are changing. What once was an afterthought handled by third-party technicians is now an in-house business line for huge solar contractors like SOLV Energy and Primoris Renewable Energy. As the scope of solar projects has grown, so has the need for technicians whose whole focus is preventive and corrective maintenance of solar…

Fixed-tilt racking still has a place in utility-scale solar

Top strategies to keep pests out of rooftop solar arrays

AI data center boom could boost renewables — with the right drivers in place

Q&A: New solar service provider takes on Titan, Sunworks customers

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PHOTOS: Boviet Solar starts production at North Carolina panel factory

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Tigo Energy releases off-grid solar package including inverter, battery and more

Billy Ludt Senior Editor

O&M technicians are vital to massive solar array upkeep

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The rise of third-party ownership (TPO) in solar: Trends, benefits, and industry shifts

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In-house apprenticeship programs help contractors capitalize on IRA tax credits

PHOTOS: Boviet Solar starts production at North Carolina panel factory

By Kelsey Misbrener | April 24, 2025

Tigo Energy releases off-grid solar package including inverter, battery and more

By Kelsey Misbrener | April 24, 2025

Connecticut adds 8.3-MW solar portfolio to seven correctional facilities

By Kelsey Misbrener | April 24, 2025

NJBPU opens third solicitation of Competitive Solar Incentive (CSI) Program

By Kelsey Misbrener | April 24, 2025

New Jersey expands community solar program by 250 MW

By Billy Ludt | April 23, 2025

O&M technicians are vital to massive solar array upkeep

By Billy Ludt | April 23, 2025

kWh Analytics halves Arkansas solar project insurance costs with Nextracker tech

By Kelsey Misbrener | April 23, 2025

Kitu Systems rolls out new EV charge management platform

By Kelsey Misbrener | April 23, 2025

City of Pico Rivera earns Gold SolSmart designation for Power Choice program, other efforts

By Kelsey Misbrener | April 23, 2025

Chemitek releases anti-soiling solar panel coating guaranteed to stay on for full year

By Kelsey Misbrener | April 23, 2025

Trina Storage and FlexGen deploy 371-MWh BESS in Houston

By Kelly Pickerel | April 22, 2025

Fortress launches online training course for eForce ESS installation

By Billy Ludt | April 22, 2025

GameChange Solar tracker now compatible with APA A-Frame foundation

By Kelsey Misbrener | April 22, 2025

AES Indiana completes 200-MW BESS project, acquires additional solar + storage build

By Kelsey Misbrener | April 22, 2025

Georgia African Methodist Episcopal churches plan statewide microgrid program

By Kelly Pickerel | April 21, 2025

Commerce reveals final tariff amounts on Southeast Asian solar imports

By Kelly Pickerel | April 21, 2025

SolarCycle recycles nearly half a million solar panels in 2024

By Billy Ludt | April 21, 2025

Wisconsin window manufacturer cuts energy costs with 1-MW solar project

By Kelsey Misbrener | April 21, 2025

Haven Energy offers low-income Californians free solar + storage under SGIP equity program

By Billy Ludt | April 21, 2025

San Mateo PV array among California’s earliest community solar projects

By Kelsey Misbrener | April 21, 2025

Recurrent Energy completes 127-MW Louisiana solar project

By Kelly Pickerel | April 21, 2025

Solar and wind contribute 98% of new U.S. electrical generating capacity in January and February this year

By Kelsey Misbrener | April 21, 2025

New Mid-Atlantic solar conference kicks off May 5

By Kelsey Misbrener | April 21, 2025

SEIA launches new grassroots solar advocacy website, advertising campaign

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The rise of third-party ownership (TPO) in solar: Trends, benefits, and industry shifts

The solar industry is no stranger to change, and one of the biggest agents of that change recently has been…

The 2025 Aurora Solar Snapshot

The U.S. solar market has always been dynamic, adapting with every new challenge and opportunity, and 2024 was no exception.…

What are virtual power plants (VPP) & why do they matter for solar?

In the quest to switch to more renewable energy sources, we continue to develop creative solutions designed to meet the…

Community Solar 101 — The Basics

Despite an up-and-down last couple years, the outlook for solar is still strong. The statistics are mind boggling — pick…

The future (and present) is still solar: Forecast for a brighter 2025

There’s no getting around it, 2024 was a challenging year for the solar industry and many installers. Anecdotal evidence shows…

Solar problems solved: tough roofs, bad weather, remote projects

Solar installers face an almost uncountable number of challenges. Beyond external factors that have given the solar market its well…

The 10 brightest state solar policy wins of 2024

In our previous post, we identified 5 solar policy wins that brightened our 2024. And while these national milestones are…

The 5 brightest US solar policy wins of 2024

While it’s been a turbulent year for solar in the US, as 2024 draws to close it’s important to remember…

A guide to solar panel efficiency

When you think of solar panel efficiency, you’re most likely thinking about how much sunlight a given panel turns into…

What is whole home electrification? The basics, the trends, and how you can benefit

There’s no two ways about it: being and eco-conscious homeowner on a budget is tough. The cost of living continues…

Solar + storage for extreme weather preparedness

Hurricane Helene rocked the Southeast, claiming at least 200 lives and causing widespread power outages that left a million Americans…

How to debunk whole home electrification myths

Whole home electrification is a big potential opportunity for solar installers. After all, if a home or business is going…

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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…

What Makes a Good (or Bad) Plan Set?

Takeaway: Plan sets require comprehensive on-site data, including measurements of every roof plane, internal surveying analysis, and details regarding any…