Tag: Featured
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Overview of the Qcells Q.HOME CORE energy storage system | The Pitch
A big trend in residential solar + storage is sourcing full systems from a single vendor when possible. One of the leaders in this space is Qcells, which ranks No. 1 in terms of residential solar panel market share, and also has a compelling home energy storage system. On this episode of The Pitch, Qcells……
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‘Opportunity zones’ are just that for C&I solar installers
This piece comes via Aurora Solar. Federal opportunity zones, which offer tax benefits to qualifying businesses, are little known and not always well understood. But they can offer important advantages to solar companies, adding to solar tax benefits such as the Federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC). “Opportunity zones were created to promote economic development in……
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Frames of Steel: How Origami Solar plans to disrupt the global PV module market
Solar modules manufactured in the United States are comprised of many components made beyond U.S. borders. The polysilicon to solar cell supply chain is the most high-profile example, but PV glass (requires a special sand to produce), sealants, backsheets, aluminum frames and so on are just as highly concentrated in China and Southeast Asia. U.S.-based……
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How to model PV yields in the face of wild weather
For solar professionals, the weather isn’t boring small talk. Sunshine makes electrons flow, rain slows construction and storms test a system’s ruggedness. Lately, this weather wildcard has been getting wilder, making PV production modeling tougher. While weather is becoming more variable, weather data is gaining nuance. The combination means choosing the right data should take……
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Keys to seamless solar sales, fewer cancellations
Fifteen years ago, when I sold solar at the kitchen table, I had to convince people that solar power actually worked. That time is over. People now understand the benefits of clean energy, which lets solar professionals today focus on optimizing customer experience and getting more projects energized. Communication is one of the most important……