Author: LEED Blogger
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Panasonic names first class of residential solar installers in its new Elite tier
Panasonic created an Elite tier for its ever-expanding Residential Solar Installer Program as a carrot for only the highest-performing Panasonic installers, those providing superior customer service and have established successful and longstanding partnerships with Panasonic (i.e. crushing Panasonic sales). Twenty-two standout installers from across the country have been promoted to EliteRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Your weekly residential solar COVID-19 crisis update from SolarWakeup: Is it getting any better?
Solar Wakeup has circulated and compiled a survey of how companies in the residential solar industry are being impacted by the COVID-19 crisis each week, and how they’re responding. Results thus far have shown residential solar sales are down significantly, companies have quickly scaled-up virtual sales, and some permitting officesRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Virtual, no-touch sales and marketing plan for solar installation companies
Residential solar sales have been hurt by coronavirus concerns — but customer interest and demand for home energy independence is higher than ever. Russ Minick, chief marketing officer of Generac, explains how solar companies can combine digital and streaming marketing with a virtual, touchless sales approach to sell solar +Read More — Solar Builder magazine
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A residential solar mounting problem with EPDM on asphalt shingles explained
For any rooftop solar system, making sure all the components of the solar mounting and racking system are compatible with the roof is of high importance — issues such as weight of ballast blocks on commercial roofs, the fire resistance of plastic components or chemical reactions between components and roofRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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GlobalData: Despite layoffs amid pandemic, Sunrun outlook remains positive
Following the announcement that Sunrun, the largest residential solar installer, is reported to have laid off around 100 of its employees, Somik Das, Power Analyst at GlobalData, sent this commentary: “COVID-19 will present Sunrun with a harrowing period over the next few quarters. Going ahead, the company wants to focusRead More — Solar Builder magazine