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Save a Dime, Lose a Dollar: Why Not Investing in Technology Costs More in the End

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 need to do something different in order to build a sustainable, resilient business.

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How Often Do You (Actually) Need “Boots on the Roof”?

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.

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“It’s Accurate Enough”: Three Words Every Installer Hates

Most install-day problems originate from insufficient survey data. But this isn’t about blame. Surveyors deserve the right tools—software, drones and mobile tools—that allow them to safely collect comprehensive, accurate measurements. When you start with high-quality data upfront, you don’t need to worry about issues that waste time, cause delays, or end in install day call-offs.

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Customers

How One Technical College Uses Scanifly to Help Students Prep for Coveted Jobs in Renewable Energy

The renewable energy industry has a huge talent gap, but many programs don’t teach the complete set of skills employers require. Leveraging Scanifly as part of her curriculum, Ashley Wojtalewicz, a professor at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College (SWTC), designed an Associate’s Degree in Sustainable Energy Management that bridges the talent gap for students, teaching the strategic planning and hands-on skills necessary to achieve coveted certifications and build careers in renewable energy.

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Drones

The Best Drones for Different Solar Use Cases

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 of features and price points. That said, there is a strong case for high-end drones like Parrot Anafi and Skydio as well.

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Financing

5 Solar Project Checklists You Can’t Live Without

Solar projects require dozens of data points. Leverage checklists for surveying, installation, commissioning, maintenance, and warehousing processes to standardize work across your organization, ensure consistent outcomes for customers, and avoid costly mistakes.

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