“People often have a tendency to make decisions based on unverified instincts and outright guesswork – because it’s quick,” says Chris Lord, instructor of HeatSpring’s Financial Modeling For Solar PV Projects class.
Too often, those instincts and guesswork land developers in less-than- ideal financial situations.
A Cautionary Tale about Failing to Model
For example, one developer told Lord that he […]
It’s easy to make mistakes when developing solar projects—and just one goof can lead to other goofs, extra costs, and wasted time.
That’s the word from Keith Cronin and Chris Lord, instructors for HeatSpring’s Solar Executive MBA Training course, which is designed to help you plan well, avoid mistakes and create the most cost-effective projects possible.
Goofing […]
An image of a solar PV system appears on the cover of the 2017 National Electrical Code (NEC)—and for good reason.
“The 2017 NEC has more changes than any other version of the NEC since any of us have been alive. Most of those changes are due to what is on the cover of the NEC: […]
Many solar professionals worry right now that the Trump administration may impose tariffs on solar panels from China, a move that would increase the costs of doing business in the US and spark layoffs in the industry.
However, if you can get solar smart, you can become recession-proof and boost your income, says Dr. Sean White, […]
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