Solar


The solar industry continues to grow at a meteoric rate. We write regularly on both technical and finance concepts critical to success in solar.

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Free Course: Basic Solar PV Design, Code, Economics, Sales, and Site Visits
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Free Course: Commercial Solar PPA’s 101

Advanced Training. If you need to get in depth training on how to market, sell, design or install a solar PV project, look at our solar trainings like Megawatt Design Solar + Storage, Solar Executive MBA, and NABCEP Training.

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Content Marketing Basics for Solar Companies

Every business needs some digital marketing component to stay competitive. Digital marketing allows for businesses to reach wider audiences while building trust and credibility in cost effective ways. Join Melanie Kelly, VP of Marketing at Pivot Energy, as she shares some of the basics of content marketing and what has worked for Pivot like their […]

April 11th, 2023|Categories: Free Courses, Q+A, Solar, Solar Business Growth, Solar miscellaneous, Solar Sales & Marketing||
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Troubleshooting Isolation Faults Like a Pro

Isolation faults happen on PV systems when DC current leaks to ground. It can be caused by a number of issues like damaged or pinched wires, defective optimizers, or an inverter fault. In the new Residential Field Operations & Maintenance course, HeatSpring instructor Keith Rohman walks students through solving the issue from arriving onsite to […]

April 6th, 2023|Categories: NABCEP, Solar, Solar Design & Installation, Solar miscellaneous||
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New Course Announcement: Residential Field Operations & Maintenance

With a total of 5.9 GW of residential solar installed in the United States as of the end 2021, there is a huge growing (and glaring) need for well trained, experienced solar technicians to keep systems running smoothly and producing for the duration of their lifespan. Not to mention, we all have seen companies go […]

April 3rd, 2023|Categories: NABCEP, Solar, Solar Design & Installation, Solar miscellaneous||
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Taking Your New Solar Company from $0 to $500k in Year One – Marketing Tips for Brand New Companies

There’s no shortage of challenges and opportunities when launching a brand new solar company.  Building a brand and reputation from scratch certainly can be one of the most daunting tasks for new business owners. Join Gustavo Arce as he shares a few tips and tricks that worked for him when he helped to launch a […]

April 3rd, 2023|Categories: Free Courses, Q+A, Solar, Solar Business Growth, Solar miscellaneous, Solar Sales & Marketing||
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America Sucks at Selling Solar – Why U.S. Resi Solar Prices are 2x-3x Australian Prices

Before incentives and rebates, a typical 10kW residential solar system costs around $12,000 in Australia.  In the U.S., pre-incentives, the same system costs almost $30,000.   $18,000 difference.  $1.20W vs $3.00/W.  A $1.80/W problem, which I believe is almost entirely caused by a single fact.  

America sucks at selling solar.  As an industry, we’re caught in […]

March 30th, 2023|Categories: NABCEP, Solar, Solar Business Growth, Solar miscellaneous, Solar Sales & Marketing||
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