Solar Energy’s Emotional Sell
For many commercial and residential customers, the decision to invest in a solar and storage system has historically been a financial one. But for an increasing number of people, going [...]
String Inverters vs. Microinverters: Advice for Solar Installers
Inverters are at the heart of every solar installers' job. Solar panels produce direct current electricity from the sun, but an inverter makes that energy usable by homes, businesses, and [...]
At the Crossroads: Takeaways from the 2019 California Solar Expo
The California Solar Power Expo wrapped up in San Diego April 26th, after two days packed with industry speakers, training, and exhibitors showing the latest in solar software and hardware. Our [...]
Understanding Rule 21: California and Beyond
California enacted “Rule 21" in the fall of 2017, a tariff which sets specifications on the types of inverters that can be used in both residential and commercial solar installations [...]
Scoop Customer Case Study: SunSystem Technology
Executive Summary SunSystem Technology (SST) serves the U.S. PV solar market in 16 states with development and support services. As an independent solar services provider, SST's operations include [...]
The Future of Solar Panel Recycling & What it Means to You
Solar panels today typically are guaranteed to work at at least 80% of their rated power for 20 to 30 years–but what happens once their efficient energy-producing lives come to [...]