The Solar Explorer https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/category/sponsored-content/the-solar-explorer/ Covering the world of solar power technology, development and installation. Tue, 18 Apr 2023 18:03:25 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2 https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/cropped-solar-power-world-online-32x32.png The Solar Explorer https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/category/sponsored-content/the-solar-explorer/ 32 32 Should your PV systems face west with California’s Net Billing Tariff (NEM 3.0) rules? https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2023/04/should-your-pv-systems-face-west-with-californias-net-billing-tariff-nem-3-0-rules/ https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2023/04/should-your-pv-systems-face-west-with-californias-net-billing-tariff-nem-3-0-rules/#respond Tue, 18 Apr 2023 17:05:11 +0000 https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/?p=101981 This blog is the second in a series looking at considerations you should take when designing solar PV systems for California’s new Net Billing Tariff (NBT), also commonly referred to as NEM 3.0. In this article, we will take a look at considerations for system orientation and system size to help maximize the benefit of…

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]]> https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2023/04/should-your-pv-systems-face-west-with-californias-net-billing-tariff-nem-3-0-rules/feed/ 0 Explaining and modeling California’s Net Billing Tariff (NEM 3.0) https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2023/04/explaining-and-modeling-californias-net-billing-tariff-nem-3-0/ https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2023/04/explaining-and-modeling-californias-net-billing-tariff-nem-3-0/#respond Tue, 18 Apr 2023 17:04:00 +0000 https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/?p=101980 With the California’s Net Billing Tariff (NBT), commonly referred to as NEM 3.0, going into effect in the coming months, installers and customers have a lot of questions about what it means for them. In this article, we’ll help explain the Net Billing Tariff — which goes into effect for all systems that are applied…

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]]> https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2023/04/explaining-and-modeling-californias-net-billing-tariff-nem-3-0/feed/ 0 Solar Sales Objections Throwdown: “Solar financing rates are too high right now” https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2023/03/solar-sales-objections-throwdown-solar-financing-rates-are-too-high-right-now/ https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2023/03/solar-sales-objections-throwdown-solar-financing-rates-are-too-high-right-now/#respond Sat, 18 Mar 2023 17:04:51 +0000 https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/?p=101979 “We are moving at light speed from the lowest interest rate environment, I think, in any of our lifetimes to what is certainly the highest in decades,” explains Mike Gilroy, CEO of Sungage Financial. These high interest rates — basically, the cost of borrowing money — make big purchases, such as solar, trickier. But it…

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]]> https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2023/03/solar-sales-objections-throwdown-solar-financing-rates-are-too-high-right-now/feed/ 0 SEO guide for modern solar businesses https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2023/03/seo-guide-for-modern-solar-businesses/ https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2023/03/seo-guide-for-modern-solar-businesses/#respond Sat, 18 Mar 2023 17:03:14 +0000 https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/?p=101978 SEO is one of the most important elements of any modern digital marketing strategy. With consistent, long-term effort, search engine optimization helps businesses to develop a strong online presence, making it easier for potential customers to find you and consider your services. Read the full story on Aurora Solar’s website.

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]]> https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2023/03/seo-guide-for-modern-solar-businesses/feed/ 0 Create a solar email marketing strategy in 7 easy steps https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2023/02/create-a-solar-email-marketing-strategy-in-7-easy-steps/ https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2023/02/create-a-solar-email-marketing-strategy-in-7-easy-steps/#respond Sat, 18 Feb 2023 17:03:03 +0000 https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/?p=101977 In the crowded world of customer education and sales conversion, solar email marketing is one of the best ways for solar companies to connect directly with new and existing clients. After all, email is still one of the most effective digital strategies to communicate with your customers, drive sales, and meet business goals. (Please see…

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]]> https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2023/02/create-a-solar-email-marketing-strategy-in-7-easy-steps/feed/ 0 5 proven ways to sell solar in times of high interest rates https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2023/02/5-proven-ways-to-sell-solar-in-times-of-high-interest-rates/ https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2023/02/5-proven-ways-to-sell-solar-in-times-of-high-interest-rates/#respond Sat, 18 Feb 2023 17:02:14 +0000 https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/?p=101975 Inflation and supply chain issues have driven up the cost of just about everything lately, including car payments, groceries, and the price of energy. With the highest inflation rates since the early 1980s, most consumers are now spending more money on the basic necessities of modern life than ever before. With homeowners pinching pennies to…

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]]> https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2023/02/5-proven-ways-to-sell-solar-in-times-of-high-interest-rates/feed/ 0 CPUC Voted: California’s Net Billing Tariff (NEM 3.0) is Now Final https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2023/01/cpuc-voted-californias-net-billing-tariff-nem-3-0-is-now-final/ https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2023/01/cpuc-voted-californias-net-billing-tariff-nem-3-0-is-now-final/#comments Thu, 05 Jan 2023 18:27:20 +0000 https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/?p=100913 On December 15, 2022, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) voted on and passed the Net Billing tariff (NBT, also commonly referred to as NEM 3.0). NEM 2.0 is scheduled to sunset 120 days from the final vote — so plan for April 13, 2023 to be the last day to submit an interconnection application…

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]]> https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2023/01/cpuc-voted-californias-net-billing-tariff-nem-3-0-is-now-final/feed/ 1 The basic principles that guide PV system costs https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2023/01/the-basic-principles-that-guide-pv-system-costs/ https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2023/01/the-basic-principles-that-guide-pv-system-costs/#respond Thu, 05 Jan 2023 18:24:20 +0000 https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/?p=100914 Welcome to the final installment in our six-part series on Solar PV Installer Basics 101 – a comprehensive guide designed to help installers navigate the industry’s fast-evolving solar terrain. This article breaks down the various costs associated with installing solar photovoltaic (PV) systems for customers. Understanding how these expenses work is important for two essential…

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]]> https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2023/01/the-basic-principles-that-guide-pv-system-costs/feed/ 0 Quantifying the value of a solar installation: some helpful metrics https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2022/12/quantifying-the-value-of-a-solar-installation-some-helpful-metrics/ https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2022/12/quantifying-the-value-of-a-solar-installation-some-helpful-metrics/#respond Tue, 06 Dec 2022 18:52:36 +0000 https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/?p=100745 When you’re talking with a homeowner about installing solar, of course they’re going to ask about the straight up cost of the system. However, installers know what they’re really wondering about is the value of the system compared to the other proposals they receive — and compared to the cost of doing nothing at all.…

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]]> https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2022/12/quantifying-the-value-of-a-solar-installation-some-helpful-metrics/feed/ 0 Increase efficiency, increase profits: How to run a lean solar business https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2022/12/increase-efficiency-increase-profits-how-to-run-a-lean-solar-business/ https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2022/12/increase-efficiency-increase-profits-how-to-run-a-lean-solar-business/#respond Tue, 06 Dec 2022 18:52:31 +0000 https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/?p=100751 Right now, the cost of doing business seems to be increasing for everyone — from restaurants, to car dealers, to, yes, solar installers. To keep growing and stay profitable, solar companies have to do everything possible to reduce operating expenses and maximize the value of their existing staff and resources. Said another way, they have…

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]]> https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2022/12/increase-efficiency-increase-profits-how-to-run-a-lean-solar-business/feed/ 0 Want to sell solar fast? Here are some things to do… and some not to https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2022/11/want-to-sell-solar-fast-here-are-some-things-to-do-and-some-not-to/ https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2022/11/want-to-sell-solar-fast-here-are-some-things-to-do-and-some-not-to/#respond Tue, 08 Nov 2022 20:47:24 +0000 https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/?p=100792 “The early bird gets the worm.” “Strike while the iron is hot.” “You snooze, you lose.” You’ve heard all these cliches, and they all boil down to one simple message: You need to act fast to win. This is true in many situations, especially selling solar. Solar is a highly competitive market, and if you…

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]]> https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2022/11/want-to-sell-solar-fast-here-are-some-things-to-do-and-some-not-to/feed/ 0 How to pitch additional solar products without scaring prospects away https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2022/11/how-to-pitch-additional-solar-products-without-scaring-prospects-away/ https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2022/11/how-to-pitch-additional-solar-products-without-scaring-prospects-away/#respond Tue, 08 Nov 2022 20:33:33 +0000 https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/?p=100794 If you want to expand your presence and sell more solar-adjacent products and services there are many things you can do to upsell homeowners who are looking to upgrade their home, while saving even more money. An efficient renewable energy system is much more than just a set of panels. From battery storage, to monitoring…

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]]> https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2022/11/how-to-pitch-additional-solar-products-without-scaring-prospects-away/feed/ 0 What you need to know about PERC solar cells https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2022/10/what-you-need-to-know-about-perc-solar-cells/ https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2022/10/what-you-need-to-know-about-perc-solar-cells/#comments Tue, 18 Oct 2022 21:08:13 +0000 https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/?p=100235 Conventional silicon photovoltaic (PV) cells have long been the standard in the solar industry. But as the technology matures and approaches hard efficiency limits, researchers and manufacturers have started to embrace a relative newcomer — the Passivated Emitter and Rear Contact (PERC) solar cell. In this article, we’ll look at the core benefits of PERC…

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]]> https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2022/10/what-you-need-to-know-about-perc-solar-cells/feed/ 2 How to choose the best solar battery for your needs https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2022/10/how-to-choose-the-best-solar-battery-for-your-needs/ https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2022/10/how-to-choose-the-best-solar-battery-for-your-needs/#comments Tue, 18 Oct 2022 21:05:49 +0000 https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/?p=100234 Solar battery technology is one of the core pieces of the electrification and solar power revolution that’s happening right now. Reliable and affordable battery technology, after all, not only helps keep the lights on when the power is out, it can help store solar energy for use when the sun isn’t shining. Of course, no…

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]]> https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2022/10/how-to-choose-the-best-solar-battery-for-your-needs/feed/ 1 You closed the deal, now what? How to generate revenue after a solar sale is complete https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2022/09/you-closed-the-deal-now-what-how-to-generate-revenue-after-a-solar-sale-is-complete/ https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2022/09/you-closed-the-deal-now-what-how-to-generate-revenue-after-a-solar-sale-is-complete/#respond Wed, 14 Sep 2022 13:31:01 +0000 https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/?p=99919 Going solar isn’t just a transaction between a homeowner and a contractor, it’s a journey. From the first point of contact to system decommissioning, solar companies and their clients can expect to work together for 25 years or more, with many opportunities along the way to generate additional revenue. Read the full story on Aurora…

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