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 …
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 …
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 …
What’s in the roadmap for the SEIA’s Solar+ Decade initiative?
With a new decade upon us, the Solar Energy Industry Association (SEIA) recently announced its vision to make 2020 to 2030 the Solar+ Decade. One of the primary goals of this mission revolves around an ambitious yet achievable goal of greatly increasing the U.S. solar generation and usage. Currently, solar energy and storage account for …
Why Professional and Efficient Service is So Important for Solar Companies
It’s no secret that solar PV installations, whether for residential, commercial or utility-scale use, are a long-term investment. But what might be a little less apparent is that because of this, purchasing solar modules should involve more than a simple one-time transaction. This means it’s important for solar project developers to partner with a solar …
The Lifecycle of a Solar Panel
The role of solar PV module manufacturers extends far beyond the end of the assembly line. For responsible solar panel manufacturers, this means overseeing the entire life cycle of a solar panel, from initial production to on-site commissioning and through its end-of-life stage. While solar module production and usage stages are well-understood across the industry, …
What residential solar panels mean for the evolution of utilities
How much do you spend on electricity each month? The amount is largely determined by which state you live in. According to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), monthly electric bills are highest across the Sun Belt, especially in Alabama, Arizona, Nevada, South Carolina and Texas. In each of these jurisdictions, the typical bill is $125 …
How the California Solar Mandate will Reshape Residential Solar
California has long been on the forefront of solar power innovation in the United States. According to the Solar Energy Industries Association, the Golden State had more than 18,000 megawatts of installed solar capacity through 2016, which was over six times more than runner-up North Carolina. The state has also pushed solar-specific regulations intended to …
Why now is the best time to install rooftop solar
Rooftop solar installations grew by leaps and bounds over the past decade as panel costs gradually fell and residential customers took advantage of incentives such as the Investment Tax Credit. As 2017 draws to a close, the solar industry is in transition. While projects are becoming nominally less expensive to finance and quicker to produce …
