Although residential solar took a hit from shelter-in-place orders during Q2 2020, the sector remains incredibly resilient with plenty of opportunities available for small installers. According to the Solar Energy Industries Association, residential installations declined 23 percent from Q1 to Q2 2020. The slump arises largely from the imposed restrictions on selling and installations. Despite …
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4 Ways Small and Mid-Sized Rooftop Solar Installers can Grow Their Businesses
Residential solar panels remain more popular than ever. To take advantage of this ever-growing market, small and mid-sized rooftop installers need to be agile to grow their businesses. A recent Pew Research revealed 46 percent of U.S. homeowners have given serious thought to installing rooftop solar panels. This is a sizable jump from the 40 percent of …
Trinasolar has been regarded as a top bankable module supplier for 5 consecutive years
Trina Solar Co., Ltd. (“Trina Solar” or the “Company”) has been regarded as bankable by all survey respondents in the 2020 PV Module and Inverter Bankability report issued by BloombergNEF. With this report, Trina Solar is now the only module manufacturer to be rated as bankable for five consecutive years by 100% of the industry respondents participating in the annual …
Hawaii Poised to Become Solar Powerhouse
Just as the U.S. operates like 50 different experiments in democracy, so too are the states acting as 50 diverse tests for solar energy. Nowhere is this better exemplified than in Hawaii. With 71 percent average annual sunshine, Hawaii makes for an ideal location for solar PV installations. The Aloha State currently sits at 14th …
Across the US, Community Solar Shows Promise During These Uncertain Times
(Photo Credit: Cook County government) As the country rebounds from the shutdown and shelter-at-home orders, a renewed interest has sparked in community solar. Also known as solar gardens or shared solar, community solar is showing resilience during the lockdown. Since it requires low commitment and provides high flexibility, community solar looks more insulated from …
Trinasolar Rated “Top Performer” for Sixth Consecutive Year
For the sixth consecutive year, Trina Solar is proud to announce it has been recognized as a “Top Performer” among global PV module manufacturers. This recognition for outstanding product reliability and performance comes following the release of the 2020 PV Module Reliability Scorecard issued by PV Evolution Labs (PVEL). Yin Rongfang, vice general manager and …
New EnergySage Report Highlights Resilient Residential Solar Market Amidst COVID-19
During these uncertain times, it’s always nice to get some refreshing news. According to EnergySage’s recently published Special Report about COVID-19 impacts on residential solar consumers and installers, there is some good news for the solar industry. EnergySage surveyed more than 500 consumers from 41 states between March 30 and April 14. All survey participants …
Is COVID-19 Changing the Solar Duck Curve?
The current stay-at-home orders in effect across the country have done more than shuttered non-essential businesses and schools, they’re also shifting energy-use patterns. This changing use pattern means utilities and grid operators have had to reassess how to plan for new load forecasting frameworks. One area where this paradigm shift is most noticeable is known …
3 Smart Reasons for HVAC and Electrical Contractors to Consider Offering Solar
Now is a great time for HVAC and electrical contractors to look into the opportunities available from offering solar, particularly for the C&I market. As more retail and office spaces look to take advantage of the benefits offered by solar power, HVAC and electrical contractors occupy a niche uniquely capable of servicing this demand. It …
Should Solar Developers and Financiers Be Taking a Closer Look at Bifacial Solar?
Anytime a new innovation or invention hits the market, it can be difficult to immediately discern if it’s just a fad or if it actually delivers value. So it makes sense for business leaders to be hesitant about embracing the latest innovation until real-world data demonstrates its economic benefit. But once the innovation proves its …
