Inspection and O&M for residential, commercial, and utility-scale solar pv systems.

Walking on Solar Modules – Is It Really That Bad? Let’s Take a Look!

Don’t scrape the backsheet. 

Don’t step on the panels. 

Don’t drop the panels. 

And don’t scrape up the frames. 

Aside from safety and how to properly use ratchet straps, those were some of the very first things I was taught when I started working in solar installation. Of course, accidents happen. Sometimes, you may even have to step on […]

January 3rd, 2024|Categories: Free Courses, Operations & Maintenance, Solar, Solar Design & Installation, Solar miscellaneous||

Troubleshooting a String Inverter

Functioning inverters are absolutely key to a successfully operating residential solar system. In the event there’s an issue with the string inverter onsite, the system downtime means the homeowner can’t use any of their own solar energy during that period. Getting your customer’s string inverter operational again as quickly as possible minizines their losses and […]

November 15th, 2023|Categories: Operations & Maintenance, Safety, Solar, Solar Design & Installation, Solar miscellaneous||

Strategies to Succeed in Clean Energy Business Development

With the clean energy deployment moving faster than ever, relatively new companies as well as new solar professionals are coming in droves to support the transition. 

With each new solar system on the grid, technicians and system owners must be able to monitor and control the solar assets. That’s where Wattch, a relatively new software as […]

New Bundle Announcement: Residential Solar Service Technician Training Package

The need for experienced and knowledgeable solar service technicians is growing quickly to keep pace with residential solar deployment. According to the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), the residential solar market experienced its 6th consecutive record year in 2022, growing 40% over 2021 with 5.9 GW installed. That is a whole lot of residential solar […]

September 6th, 2023|Categories: NABCEP, Operations & Maintenance, Safety, Solar, Solar Design & Installation, Solar miscellaneous||

Drone Pilot Course Now Free with HeatSpring Membership

Starting today, for a limited time, the Drone Pilot Boot Camp is free for HeatSpring Members. 

The Drone Pilot Boot Camp is different from every other drone course because it combines several key experiences you need to really do the job. Here’s what happens in the course:

Get your FAA Part 107 license

Did you know that it’s […]

August 30th, 2023|Categories: Drones, HeatSpring for Teams, Operations & Maintenance, Solar miscellaneous||