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Having literally “written the book” on commercial solar, Jim Jenal, founder and CEO of solar installation company Run on Sun, has a wealth of information on what contributes to a positive customer experience in commercial solar projects. We compile some of Jenal’s commercial solar insights .
Sara Carbone
Snow on solar panels can decrease the amount of energy they produce throughout the year. Yet it can be difficult to know how to account for these snow losses because of variation across locations and system designs. Data from NREL can help solar contractors determine the appropriate snow loss factor.
Andrew Gong
There are a number of important differences between residential solar and commercial solar projects for contractors. Whether you're considering adding commercial solar to your contracting business or want to understand how different sectors compare, our overview of 5 key differences has you covered.
Gwen Brown
Over the lifetime of a PV system, operations and maintenance (O&M) can be important in ensuring that the system achieves optimal power production. We explore what solar O&M involves and considerations for contracting companies regarding whether to offer O&M services, directly or through a partner.
Sara Carbone
As 2019 arrives, we took a look back at the Aurora Blog's most-read articles of the past year. In case you missed these stories, read on for the articles that were the biggest hits with your solar industry peers.
Gwen Brown
Many factors can reduce the energy production of a solar PV system. This series explains common PV system loss types so you can ensure accurate solar production estimates. In this article, we explain losses from tilt & orientation, incident angle modifier (IAM), environmental conditions, and inverters.
Andrew Gong
Over 100 cities and towns in the U.S. are transitioning to 100% renewable energy. These local commitments are not only a key part of the movement to address climate change, they also create business opportunities for solar companies. We explore this trend and how contractors can get involved.
Gwen Brown
2018 was a great year for solar with many noteworthy solar policy developments at the state level. States with positive changes included: California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, and others. Connecticut, Kansas, and Michigan delivered setbacks.
Gwen Brown
Solar Renewable Energy Certificates (SRECs) can add significantly to the return on investment of a solar installation. Educating solar customers about these incentives can be a valuable addition to your solar sales discussions. This article explores the key facts to know about SRECs.
Sara Carbone
Understanding how much solar energy (irradiance) is available at a certain location is a key step in designing a solar installation. But do you know how solar irradiance is calculated? We explain what goes into these calculations and how significant speed-ups in this process have been achieved.
Gwen Brown