Tag: installers

  • Mind the gap: Building the solar workforce

    The solar industry was supercharged by the historic Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which not only supports deployment of solar PV through the extension of tax credits, but also creates incentives for U.S.-based manufacturing. The flip side of all this good news is that the industry now faces a substantial shortage of skilled labor. This includes……

  • Geostellar closes $7 million in funding to expand its independent solar installer program

    Geostellar is making moves, and solar installers should be watching. The online solar energy platform just closed $7 million in financing led by Matador Capital Partners of Dallas, a round that also included participation from Select Venture Partners, Panacea Capital, Valentis Capital and an array of angel investors and familyRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • The key to continued solar industry growth? Regional installers

    In our Sept./Oct. issue, we looked at the trendlines in leasing vs. owning a PV system — a trendline that is moving more and more toward owning. One of the outcomes of this trend, we think, is the boost it would provide the smaller, local solar installer side of theRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • New Panasonic program to support solar installers with marketing, training, more

    Panasonic Eco Solutions North America is introducing a new solar panel installer program for that will allow installers to take advantage of valuable marketing, training and partner support initiatives to help develop their business. The continued growth of the HIT brand prompted this new program, as participating installers will now have aRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • New marketing training series for solar installers available via Energy Trust

    Energy Trust of Oregon is launching a solar marketing training series for installers this month as part of the nonprofit’s ongoing efforts to reduce solar costs and increase solar installations in Oregon. “Build it Bright! Crafting Your Solar Marketing Program” will deliver content through live webinars, podcasts and blog posts overRead More — Solar Builder magazine