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

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

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

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

One of the coolest parts of the solar industry, as far as an energy industry goes, is the collaboration it can create between suppliers, cities and citizens. Solarize is one ongoing example of this. Originally launched in Portland, Ore., in 2009, the Solarize approach allows groups of homeowners or businessesRead More

  EnergySage released the results of its inaugural 2015 Solar Installer Survey, which captures the key observations of local and regional solar installers in both residential and commercial markets. More than 100 experienced solar installers across the United States provided data for the survey. One top challenge cited by installersRead More

As technology in the industry rapidly improves and advances, installers need to move in lockstep. To that end, AllEarth Renewables is launching a new dealer training program to support its growing network of solar tracker installers across the country. Those interested in participating will travel to AllEarth’s headquarters and manufacturing facility inRead More