The solar industry has quickly become one of the most competitive new energy niches in the United States, and separating one’s business from others has never been tougher. As the market continues to grow, the number of competitors grows with it, and many companies have struggled on how to edge out the competition. In this […]
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Not all solar projects are created (or installed) equal, so let’s start by highlighting the key differences between commercial and residential solar projects. 1. Fit and Aesthetics Although commercial solar arrays are typically designed and sized in a similar manner as residential systems, commercial solar clients prefer systems that blend into and enhance their business
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Here at Scoop Solar, we are fortunate enough to receive inquiries from ALL over the US from forward-thinking solar companies interested in automating their solar project management tasks. Everything from pre-sales site inspection, to PV installation, through O&M and asset management. But it always seems like we receive more interest from a select number of
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The day many in the $29 billion solar industry had feared came and went: On January 22nd, 2018 U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer announced a 30% tariff on imported crystalline-silicon solar cells and modules. Before explaining how this could actually be an advantage for your business, let’s break down what the tariffs cover: 30 percent tariff on solar cells
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As a company that provides solutions to solar companies, Scoop’s success is directly tied to the success of our clients in a growing solar industry. So, we’ve dedicated this article to help our current and future clients grow their business through top-notch sales and marketing efforts, leveraging the benefits of solar energy. We understand there
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Technology in the workforce has come a long way just in the last decade, and the Solar industry is no exception. From the way solar panels are designed, installed, and monitored, the solar industry has taken full advantage of technology. So why is it that solar companies still lag behind when it comes to leveraging
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As project managers will tell you, one of the vexing aspects of their day-to-day workload is project file management. To be clear, by project documents here we are talking about documents, drawings, reference manuals, pictures, schematic diagrams and even videos including those needed for field training and instruction. As more projects are added, project document
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Solar field crews face a variety of safety risks every day on the job. From tools and equipment to heights and electrical hazards, solar technicians need to be well-versed in recognizing potential dangers in their workplace and understanding what to do to minimize them. Although tools such as a job hazard analysis can be useful in helping
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