Heat Pumps 101: Thermodynamic Basics This is the second in a series of Heat Pump 101 videos from instructor and author, John Siegenthaler, P.E.. “The Difference Between Energy & Power” was the previous lesson in the series. You can enroll in John’s Heat Pump 101… Continue reading “Heat Pumps 101: Thermodynamic Basics”
Learning & Development Leaders are the Unsung Heroes of Solar How can the solar industry fill 900,000 new jobs over the next twelve years?* Without learning and development (L&D) leadership, we can’t. Learning and development leaders help us build successful and rewarding careers. They do the hard work required to… Continue reading “Learning & Development Leaders are the Unsung Heroes of Solar”
New Free Webinar Announcement: Home Assessments for Decarbonization Electrification of existing homes is a hot trend, and rightfully so with all the latest incentives for residences and businesses to transition to electric. Anyone working in the retrofit field is likely – sooner or later – to be asked… Continue reading “New Free Webinar Announcement: Home Assessments for Decarbonization”
Power Flow Studies on Utility Distribution If you work with utility-scale or community solar PV, you may have heard the utility refer to the term “power flow study”, also called “load flow study”, and wonder what that is. Utility distribution feeders are designed and operated at… Continue reading “Power Flow Studies on Utility Distribution”
Celebrating Top Solar Companies: A Conversation with Arevon The United States had 73.5 GW of utility scale solar capacity as of January 2023, according to the Energy Information Administration (EIA). If everything continues as planned, it will be the first year that more than half of the U.S.… Continue reading “Celebrating Top Solar Companies: A Conversation with Arevon “
Heat Pumps 101: The Difference Between Energy & Power This is the first in a series of Heat Pump 101 videos from instructor and author, John Siegenthaler, P.E.. You can enroll in John’s Heat Pump 101 course for free to learn the very basics of heat pumps in less… Continue reading “Heat Pumps 101: The Difference Between Energy & Power”
What is All This Water Doing in the Inverter? – What Can Happen When Rooftop Conduit Fittings Are Improperly Installed While it may seem like a minor detail to new solar installers, using the wrong conduit fittings, or installing the right ones incorrectly, can have disastrous consequences. Conduit fittings are used to connect sections of electrical conduit, which protect and… Continue reading “What is All This Water Doing in the Inverter? – What Can Happen When Rooftop Conduit Fittings Are Improperly Installed”
New Free Course: Heat Pumps 101 You’re hearing a lot about heat pumps because they are a foundational technology in the plan to meet decarbonization targets. The market for heat pumps will double in the next five years. You should consider how this trend will impact… Continue reading “New Free Course: Heat Pumps 101”
“Selling & Developing Commercial-Industrial Solar” Included with HeatSpring Membership Starting April 26th, for a limited time, Tim Montague’s “Selling & Developing Commercial-Industrial Solar” is included with your HeatSpring Membership. Membership gives you access to premium courses that usually cost more, including: There are tons of other benefits, too –… Continue reading ““Selling & Developing Commercial-Industrial Solar” Included with HeatSpring Membership”
The Simple, Yet Effective Power of Newsletters in Digital Marketing One of the most overlooked, yet valuable tools in the solar company’s marketing toolkit is their ability to send newsletters to their email list. Sending a regular newsletter will help to build trust and stay relevant with your audience of… Continue reading “The Simple, Yet Effective Power of Newsletters in Digital Marketing”
New Course Announcement: Understanding Utility Scale Solar Construction Drawings Being able to understand and read construction drawings means everyone onsite and at the office can speak the same language. It’s an absolute necessity for teams, especially when working on utility scale solar projects. Get everyone on the same page… Continue reading “New Course Announcement: Understanding Utility Scale Solar Construction Drawings”
New Product Launch? Don’t Forget the People Part You can’t just launch a product and expect to be successful. You know that. But companies do it all the time – they spend millions of dollars creating an amazing new thing that never takes off. Even really great products… Continue reading “New Product Launch? Don’t Forget the People Part”
Time to Recertify Your NABCEP Professional Certification? – A Comprehensive Guide You met all the qualifications. You completed the application. You studied and – most importantly – you passed your NABCEP certification exam! Now that you’ve done the hardest part, it’s time to recertify and maintain your NABCEP professional certification. Here’s… Continue reading “Time to Recertify Your NABCEP Professional Certification? – A Comprehensive Guide “
61% of Solar Power World’s Top Contractors use HeatSpring for Employee Learning Solar Power World produces an annual list of top solar contractors in the U.S. They rank EPCs, subcontractors, and developers by installation volume for the previous year. In 2022 there were 411 solar contractors on the list, and 251 of… Continue reading “61% of Solar Power World’s Top Contractors use HeatSpring for Employee Learning”
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… Continue reading “Content Marketing Basics for Solar Companies”
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… Continue reading “Troubleshooting Isolation Faults Like a Pro”
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… Continue reading “New Course Announcement: Residential Field Operations & Maintenance”
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… Continue reading “Taking Your New Solar Company from $0 to $500k in Year One – Marketing Tips for Brand New Companies”
“The Hydrogen Economy” Free to HeatSpring Members for a Limited Time Starting April 1st, for a limited time, Andy Nyce’s “The Hydrogen Economy” is included with your HeatSpring Membership. Membership is an inexpensive way to access premium courses that usually cost more. There are tons of other benefits, too – you… Continue reading ““The Hydrogen Economy” Free to HeatSpring Members for a Limited Time”
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… Continue reading “America Sucks at Selling Solar – Why U.S. Resi Solar Prices are 2x-3x Australian Prices”