When Is It Time To Upgrade Your Drone?
Key takeaway: Drone technology is rapidly evolving and certain components break down over time. If you’re noticing multiple hardware and/or software issues (eg sensors), it’s
The Top Information Sources For Solar Contractors
Solar Contractors need to continually check different information sources to keep up-to-date with government changes, new technologies, and new ways of doing business in solar. This means looking beyond traditional news sources and into blogs, Reddit threads, YouTube, and even podcasts.
The commercial use of drones has exploded across the United States—there are now over 340,000 registered commercial drone pilots. Solar, in particular, has embraced drones
What Data Is My Drone Capturing?
Drones can capture all the data necessary for a highly-accurate solar survey and design. Beyond that, drones also collect data that’s essential for niche commercial use cases and provide data on the drone itself, making repairs or upgrades easier.
Learn why drone imagery is more accurate and real-time than static satellite and aerial imagery, or LiDAR point cloud data.
What’s An Orthomosaic Map (And Why It Matters For Solar Design)?
Planning for rooftop solar requires real-time, high-quality imagery. Satellite or aerial imagery is common and works for preliminary designs, but the true gold standard is
6 Clues for Identifying Young Trees That Will Cause Shade Over Time
Hot take: Do you know if the tree is young, or mature and a small species? If it has smooth, and often lighter bark texture,
Which CAD File is Best for Your Solar Workflow?
The Design phase is a critical part of the solar process—it’s when the onsite survey information is translated into the actual project that will get
The Pros And Cons Of Working With Third-Party Solar Consultants
Takeaway: Third-party consultants can offer a lot of flexibility, cost-effectiveness, and specialized knowledge. However, you need to be willing to engage with them to truly
Do PV Designs Really Need Square Corners? See what experts say.
Outside of towers, dormers, hips, and other unique roof designs, most roofs are square or rectangular in nature—meaning theoretically, they have 90-degree angles. However, this isn’t the case in reality. Learn why squaring off the corners matters so much for making accurate PV designs.
4 Reasons Why Extra PV Design Resources Are Worth It
If you want to scale with flexibility, have peaks and valleys in your work, need specialized support, or are growing a niche solar company, working with third-party design consultants can add tremendous value and scalability to your business.
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