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See if you qualifySolar installer growth is converging worldwide. See why declining subsidies, O&M demand, referrals, and upsells now shape the next phase for installers.
Why relying on bought leads hurts your solar business and how building your brand brings better customers and long term growth.
A concise overview of how a centralized company app streamlines solar customer interactions while helping installers reduce support workload and increase referrals and brand engagement
If your CAC is higher than your inverter, you’re doing it wrong — installers who turn customers into a branded referral engine are cutting acquisition costs in half while improving efficiency and margins.
Founder-led stories from building Ipsun Solar and Sunvoy
A practical, soul-check reminder for solar business owners on why defining a bold 10-year BHAG can realign your team, sharpen decisions, and turn daily firefighting into long-term purpose.
Sunvoy’s core value, Outsource Zero, is about keeping every part of your solar business in-house—protecting your brand, your customer experience, and your long-term success.

A no-fluff podcast for solar founders and execs who want real, behind-the-scenes strategies from the companies actually scaling—shared by the people living it every day.
Winning customers through marketing, referrals and reviews
Why relying on bought leads hurts your solar business and how building your brand brings better customers and long term growth.
A concise overview of how a centralized company app streamlines solar customer interactions while helping installers reduce support workload and increase referrals and brand engagement

From solar panels in 2016 to a full energy suite by 2024, the evolution shows the untapped potential of post-PTO upgrades with an automated eShop.
Selling solar profitably
If your CAC is higher than your inverter, you’re doing it wrong — installers who turn customers into a branded referral engine are cutting acquisition costs in half while improving efficiency and margins.
A straight-from-the-trenches checklist that helps homeowners spot quality solar installers, avoid shady sales tactics, and make a smart 25-year investment with confidence.
Local solar installers should rethink TPO—it's not the enemy, but an opportunity to make solar accessible to more homeowners.
Running install projects and the customer experience
This blog explores how solar companies can save hundreds of hours each year by proactively loading key documents and resources into their customer portal at PTO—transforming tax-season chaos into trust, referrals, and long-term brand loyalty.
Why scaling a solar company isn’t a solo act and why true success starts with a team-first mindset.

Explore how a branded app can transform the solar customer experience, streamline operations, and outshine the outdated industry standard of manufacturer-controlled solutions.
Service, monitoring and the 25-year customer lifetime
We explore the difference between active and reactive monitoring—through the lens of a Nest Doorbell that went from overwhelming noise to meaningful alerts with one simple tweak.
Find out what has changed in the solar industry that led to increased service costs and how to not just solve the problem but even add a high margin service to your product portfolio
Comparisons, tools and integrations for solar companies
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We're breaking down the 5 lessons to help you decide how much to spend on solar software (from our experience growing, scaling, and selling a solar business)
The best solar CRM for your solar company depends on your size, revenue and needs. We are a top residential solar installer ourselves and have worked with dozens of CRMs. Here is our take on the best solar CRM for your solar company.
Stop relying entirely on manpower to support your company growth. Use smart automations instead that can propel your solar business forward.
Market changes, policy and what they mean for installers
Solar installer growth is converging worldwide. See why declining subsidies, O&M demand, referrals, and upsells now shape the next phase for installers.
A blunt look at what happens to solar—especially inverter manufacturers—when subsidies fade, and why lean operations, real value, and automation will decide who survives the next 1–3 years.
It’s time to retire the solarcoaster. The industry isn’t on a thrill ride anymore; it’s climbing a solar ladder toward stability and growth.
Finance, hiring, growth and leadership
Five actionable strategies to reduce acquisition costs, expand revenue streams, and build a more resilient, recession-proof solar company.
Learn 5 little known strategies you can start using today for managing cash flow for your solar business.