Learn about solar through interviews with industry leaders.
The renewables space has always been a purpose-driven field. Led by passionate individuals looking to redistribute energy, increase independence, and create a sustainable future, the industry is driven by innovation and ideals. Only recently have those goals aligned...
Renewable resources and policy has always had an interconnected relationship. Strong policies support the growth of renewable energy, while the adoption of renewable energy helps achieve the environmental goals set in public policy. It’s a mutually beneficial...
It’s no secret that sustainability or ESG considerations are becoming increasingly important in the corporate and investment world. But these criteria, otherwise known as environmental, social, and governance, are more than just ethical concerns, they are also...
Much of the excitement for the increasing availability and efficiency of commercial rooftop solar emphasizes the latter half—the solar part. But there is no rooftop solar without the roof, and that’s Bill Pegnato’s specialty. Bill, the CEO of Pegnato Roof Intelligence...
The promise of renewable energy sources is that they will improve sustainability—not just for the environment, but for businesses. After all, solar and wind aren’t subject to all the same forces as coal, natural gas, or nuclear fuel sources, and business owners value...
Josh Wirth, founder of Daly Energy, saw a need for a better solar modeling process. His solution is a game-changer for the industry. Similar to financing a commercial building, solar developers estimate the cash flow of their systems and use those estimates for...
Solar energy is way past proof-of-concept projects; instead, the main industry efforts are financial and practical as we reach into global scale. Investors and companies interested in solar energy are not just motivated by environmental concerns, but also by the...
As solar energy is more universally adopted throughout the nation one enormous issue still remains: energy storage. How do batteries know when to store energy and when to release it? Inherently, solar power is not available 24 hours a day, but humans consume energy...
Legends Solar offers rooftop solar—without the roof. Legends Solar, a startup based out of Brooklyn, New York is creating a completely new product that would give everyday investors the ability to buy panels on commercial-scale solar projects and earn monthly...
From homeowners to policymakers, the list of people advocating for and making decisions in the solar industry is long. For it all to come together smoothly, someone has to be at the helm, guiding and connecting all of these key players. Kacie Peters at Pivot Energy...
As a young man in his twenties, Derek Chase didn’t think he was on a particularly compelling career path. He landed a summer job in California working for a guy running a solar installation company out of his garage. The industry was new, interesting, and constantly...
Dave Riess, CEO and Co-Founder of Wunder, a leading provider of solar solutions for Commercial and Industrial properties, walked us through the strategies available to commercial real estate (CRE) owners to build a financially viable energy platform within their...