The Informed Installer https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/category/sponsored-content/the-informed-installer/ Covering the world of solar power technology, development and installation. Thu, 22 Aug 2024 19:49:37 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.1 https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/cropped-solar-power-world-online-32x32.png The Informed Installer https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/category/sponsored-content/the-informed-installer/ 32 32 Top 4 Causes of Third Party Owner (TPO) Rejections – And How to Avoid Them https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024/08/top-4-causes-of-third-party-owner-tpo-rejections-and-how-to-avoid-them/ https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024/08/top-4-causes-of-third-party-owner-tpo-rejections-and-how-to-avoid-them/#respond Thu, 22 Aug 2024 19:49:37 +0000 https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/?p=107072 Takeaway: Remote-only tools have inherent accuracy issues. These lead to financing rejections or delays due to improper shade analysis, production estimate deltas, missing internal information, or inconsistent site data. Contractors that leverage drones and mobile apps fix this issue, especially if done presale because they deliver objective, real-time, on-site data that cannot be manipulated. Lease…

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]]> https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024/08/top-4-causes-of-third-party-owner-tpo-rejections-and-how-to-avoid-them/feed/ 0 5 Reasons to Combine Your Drone Program and Design Software https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024/08/5-reasons-to-combine-your-drone-program-and-design-software/ https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024/08/5-reasons-to-combine-your-drone-program-and-design-software/#respond Thu, 22 Aug 2024 19:49:25 +0000 https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/?p=107074 Takeaway: A centralized software platform that merges your design tools with photorealistic drone data leads to more accurate layouts, cost savings, and reduced friction with finance providers. Instead of getting stuck with multiple subscriptions or being forced into a specific type of drone, find a solution that is tailored to your solar business. Rather than…

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]]> https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024/08/5-reasons-to-combine-your-drone-program-and-design-software/feed/ 0 “It’s About The Future Of Energy”: How Solar Can Power New Economic Growth In Canada https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024/08/its-about-the-future-of-energy-how-solar-can-power-new-economic-growth-in-canada/ https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024/08/its-about-the-future-of-energy-how-solar-can-power-new-economic-growth-in-canada/#respond Thu, 22 Aug 2024 19:49:06 +0000 https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/?p=107073 Takeaway: Canada is a diverse country with significant regional differences in electrical grids, energy pricing, and attitudes to renewable energy. However, sentiment is strengthening in favor of solar for both economic and energy production reasons. Three Contractors (SkyFire Energy, Sunly, and Riverside Energy) discuss Canada’s solar evolution and their views on the future of the…

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]]> https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024/08/its-about-the-future-of-energy-how-solar-can-power-new-economic-growth-in-canada/feed/ 0 Learn Drones and Get Licensed in 15 Hours or Less (And Get that Time Back Immediately) https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024/07/learn-drones-and-get-licensed-in-15-hours-or-less-and-get-that-time-back-immediately/ https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024/07/learn-drones-and-get-licensed-in-15-hours-or-less-and-get-that-time-back-immediately/#respond Thu, 18 Jul 2024 16:25:00 +0000 https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/?p=106599 Takeaway: You can learn how to fly a drone in 30 minutes. From there, it takes about 10-15 hours to get your FAA Part 107 license. Then you’re done— and immediately save 20-45 minutes per survey compared to collecting hand measurements. Within two weeks, you’ll have saved more time on surveying than you spent learning…

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]]> https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024/07/learn-drones-and-get-licensed-in-15-hours-or-less-and-get-that-time-back-immediately/feed/ 0 How Often Do You (Actually) Need “Boots on the Roof”? https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024/07/how-often-do-you-actually-need-boots-on-the-roof/ https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024/07/how-often-do-you-actually-need-boots-on-the-roof/#respond Thu, 18 Jul 2024 16:09:31 +0000 https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/?p=106597 Takeaway: Solar requires going on the roof — but you shouldn’t put Surveyors at risk for any longer than necessary. Instead of assuming you always need “boots on the roof,” consider leveraging technology where appropriate to keep Surveyors safe, while making the job both faster and more accurate. Sometimes going on the roof is necessary.…

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]]> https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024/07/how-often-do-you-actually-need-boots-on-the-roof/feed/ 0 4 Ways Good Designs Lead to Higher Close Rates https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024/07/4-ways-good-designs-lead-to-higher-close-rates/ https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024/07/4-ways-good-designs-lead-to-higher-close-rates/#respond Thu, 18 Jul 2024 15:34:52 +0000 https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/?p=106596 Takeaway: When project owners can visualize their new solar array on a photorealistic 3D model of their property, they are more likely to feel confident in their purchasing decision. This won’t work with 2D layouts or overly technical CAD renders; using drones, mobile apps, and other technology to capture site data to best inform a…

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]]> https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024/07/4-ways-good-designs-lead-to-higher-close-rates/feed/ 0 How Drones Make Install Day Safer And Faster https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024/06/how-drones-make-install-day-safer-and-faster/ https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024/06/how-drones-make-install-day-safer-and-faster/#respond Thu, 13 Jun 2024 17:45:15 +0000 https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/?p=106142 Key takeaway: Installers can use drones to confirm final design accuracy, site context, and gather information necessary for safety checklists. Adding installation data, such as confirmation of work done, alongside survey and design documents provides the information necessary for future projects and O&M. Drone images collected on install day are also valuable for future marketing…

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]]> https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024/06/how-drones-make-install-day-safer-and-faster/feed/ 0 How This Iowa-Based Solar Contractor Stays Ahead Of The Competition With Technology https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024/06/how-this-iowa-based-solar-contractor-stays-ahead-of-the-competition-with-technology/ https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024/06/how-this-iowa-based-solar-contractor-stays-ahead-of-the-competition-with-technology/#respond Thu, 13 Jun 2024 17:44:30 +0000 https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/?p=106141 Eagle Point Solar increased safety, accuracy, and revenue with Scanifly Eagle Point Solar (EPS) builds solar arrays for residential, commercial, government, and academic clients across the Midwest. A core value of the company is continual improvement, which means leveling up their processes, including delivering a more precise outcome for clients and a safer environment for…

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]]> https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024/06/how-this-iowa-based-solar-contractor-stays-ahead-of-the-competition-with-technology/feed/ 0 3 Reasons You Need Both Remote + On-Site Data For Installing Solar https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024/06/3-reasons-you-need-both-remote-on-site-data-for-installing-solar/ https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024/06/3-reasons-you-need-both-remote-on-site-data-for-installing-solar/#respond Thu, 13 Jun 2024 17:43:24 +0000 https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/?p=106140 Key takeaway: Combining remote and on-site data ensures accurate system sizing, production estimates, and hardware costs. Making a preliminary design is beneficial for sales conversations while finalizing your design with on-site data is essential for everything to follow. If you use an all-in-one software like Scanifly, you have the speed of remote layouts and the…

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]]> https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024/06/3-reasons-you-need-both-remote-on-site-data-for-installing-solar/feed/ 0 Save A Dime, Lose A Dollar: Why Not Investing In Technology Costs More In The End https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024/05/save-a-dime-lose-a-dollar-why-not-investing-in-technology-costs-more-in-the-end/ https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024/05/save-a-dime-lose-a-dollar-why-not-investing-in-technology-costs-more-in-the-end/#respond Wed, 15 May 2024 12:10:58 +0000 https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/?p=105815 Key takeaway: New technology in solar, like drones, will pay for itself from your insurance savings and other cost reductions nearly immediately. Once adopted, there are other financial benefits as well, such as increased surveying capacity and eliminating both revisions and install-day adjustments. Even if your current process works today, it may not tomorrow; you…

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]]> https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024/05/save-a-dime-lose-a-dollar-why-not-investing-in-technology-costs-more-in-the-end/feed/ 0 How Surveyors Can Save 2 Hours Per Day With Field Data Uploads https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024/05/how-surveyors-can-save-2-hours-per-day-with-field-data-uploads/ https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024/05/how-surveyors-can-save-2-hours-per-day-with-field-data-uploads/#respond Wed, 15 May 2024 12:05:53 +0000 https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/?p=105814 Key takeaway: The entire solar process, from sales to commissioning, can be streamlined by making accurate project information more readily available in real-time. One unlock is to upload field data during your drive time. This blog shows you how to do it. Almost all (98%) of Contractors will conduct an on-site survey prior to installation;…

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]]> https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024/05/how-surveyors-can-save-2-hours-per-day-with-field-data-uploads/feed/ 0 Which Data Source Is Best For My Solar Project? https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024/05/which-data-source-is-best-for-my-solar-project/ https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024/05/which-data-source-is-best-for-my-solar-project/#comments Wed, 15 May 2024 12:00:32 +0000 https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/?p=105812 Key takeaway: Satellite, LiDAR, and aerial imagery make it easy to draft preliminary solar designs for sales conversations; drone imagery confirms measurements and automatically constructs a photogrammetry-based 3D model to create final PV layouts with accuracy for engineering documents and install plans that never have a revision. In solar, getting a quick preliminary proposal to…

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]]> https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024/05/which-data-source-is-best-for-my-solar-project/feed/ 1 The Best Drones For Different Solar Use Cases https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024/04/the-best-drones-for-different-solar-use-cases/ https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024/04/the-best-drones-for-different-solar-use-cases/#respond Thu, 11 Apr 2024 13:17:20 +0000 https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/?p=105514 Key takeaway: For Marketers, the DJI Mavic Mini is a top choice. For Surveyors, look at the DJI Air 2S or Autel EVO II V3. For O&M use cases on residential and small commercial systems, consider the DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise or Autel EVO II Dual. All of these models were chosen for their balance…

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]]> https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024/04/the-best-drones-for-different-solar-use-cases/feed/ 0 5 Anxieties Surveyors Have About Measuring Roofs Without A Tape https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024/04/5-anxieties-surveyors-have-about-measuring-roofs-without-a-tape/ https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024/04/5-anxieties-surveyors-have-about-measuring-roofs-without-a-tape/#comments Thu, 11 Apr 2024 13:16:20 +0000 https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/?p=105513 Despite the fact that 94.7% of solar surveyors are open to a measurement solution that does not require climbing on roofs, the thought of ditching your measuring tape can be anxiety-inducing. If you’re worried about digital measurement solutions—even if you know it’s safer, faster, and equally as accurate—you’re not alone and it’s not weird. At…

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]]> https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024/04/5-anxieties-surveyors-have-about-measuring-roofs-without-a-tape/feed/ 1 Do PV Designs Really Need Square Corners? See What Experts Say. https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024/04/do-pv-designs-really-need-square-corners-see-what-experts-say/ https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024/04/do-pv-designs-really-need-square-corners-see-what-experts-say/#respond Thu, 11 Apr 2024 13:15:39 +0000 https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/?p=105512 Takeaway: While rooftops may not be perfectly square, it’s essential to square off your solar panel designs by hand, or using software like Scanifly or AutoCAD, for accurate installation that meet customer expectations. If corners aren’t squared off, imperfections in roof angles can cause visual and practical issues with panels. Roofs are almost never perfectly…

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