by Connor English | Jun 20, 2017 | Learning / FAQ
Solar installers and EPCs are construction contractors. Yes, we have different specialties, but if you distill it down into existing categories, “construction contractors” generally fits the bill. Did you know that each state handles sales tax for contractors...
by Connor English | May 15, 2017 | Learning / FAQ
The PV industry is still growing at 20% each year and we added 1,000 new jobs each week in 2016. Now that more and more systems are constructed each day, accurate proposals are an absolute key to success. Putting in the right adders is crucial to getting your prices...
by Connor English | Mar 14, 2017 | Learning / FAQ
So you built a solar array. Nice work! Did you make a profit? As with any industry in construction, especially solar focused, profit is the biggest litmus test of success. Unfortunately, most solar installers don’t have a good handle on this. There is a lot of work...
by Connor English | Feb 2, 2017 | Learning / FAQ
It’s a bright new year and wow. The solar industry sure expanded in 2016! I can’t believe how much solar capacity was installed. SEIA predicts that a full 14,000 MW of solar capacity was installed (based on the first 3 quarters’ performance). That represents a...
by Connor English | Jan 4, 2017 | Learning / FAQ
I have been talking a lot about the intricacies of estimating on a commercial level and felt it is time to step back and look at a more residential-centric view. In past articles, I have talked about how much I dislike the price-per-watt metric. I see that the...
by Connor English | Nov 23, 2016 | Learning / FAQ
Hello esteemed readers! As you know, the cost of solar electric systems has plummeted in recent years. A decade ago when I started, the average cost per watt was an unbelievable $8 per watt. Back then, different rebate programs were needed to drive the price down...