4 Reasons Why Designing in 3D is Better Than in 2D
Blueprints, plan sets, layouts, and as-built diagrams are almost always in 2D. It’s been this way in most contracting industries, including solar, for decades. But
Why Scanifly is the New SunEye
As more solar surveyors recognize that being on the roof is dangerous and time-consuming, the industry is looking for ways to capture data digitally. This
So You Crashed The Company Drone. Now What?
He finally got the company drone back. It was broken beyond repair from the crash. No humans, animals, or buildings were harmed. But his confidence
Move Over, Oil and Gas: Why Texas is a Unique Market for Solar Energy
Texas is a renewable energy powerhouse. No, really. Already one of the largest creators of wind energy in the country, Texas is also a hotspot
5 Reasons Why Solar Redesigns Happen
Redesigns are a profit-eating nightmare in the solar world. Every time a contractor needs to change up the plan, a lot of downline things may
Drone Review: Autel Evo II Pro 6K for Solar
Credit: Autel Drones With solar use cases, the drone you choose matters. Between battery life, flight capabilities, and handling in different weather, it’s critical to
4 Ways to Make A Solar Designer’s Life Easier (And Get Higher Quality Designs)
Solar designers are often put in no-win situations. Despite being given imperfect data from satellite imagery or manual measurements, designers are expected to deliver perfectly
3 Reasons Why Top-Down Drone Photos Don’t Eliminate Human Error in Solar Designs
Solar surveying used to be a dichotomy: you either did onsite surveys or you didn’t do them and relied on best guesses from remote satellite
4 Reasons Why Software Automation Won’t Eliminate Redesigns
There are a handful of solar-specific software platforms that claim to use AI to develop perfect designs. But we’re here to share an annoying truth:
Why Top Contractors Pay More for These Skills
Solar CEOs say Having Drone Experience Could Earn Surveyors Up to $14,000 More Per Year Finding a good solar site surveyor (also known as a
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