14 articles tagged with Solar
Decision-stage migration guide for US clean-energy installers leaving HubSpot. What imports cleanly, what doesn't, what HubSpot stays good at, and how to sequence a 4-week cutover without losing project history or AHJ permit state.
Matt Franklin
June 3, 2026
Mid-sized US solar and clean-energy installers spend two engineers a year keeping a bespoke CRM alive that handles maybe 60% of the workflow. Permits, AHJ inspections, NEM interconnection and ITC handling end up on spreadsheets. Here's the real cost of the build, and what the off-ramp usually looks like.
Matt Franklin
May 27, 2026
Salesforce, HubSpot, and ServiceTitan weren't built for clean tech. Here's what happens when installers switch to a purpose-built platform.
Matt Franklin
April 4, 2026
ServiceTitan dominates field service, but it was built for HVAC. Here's an honest comparison of the alternatives for solar installers - including where each one is strong, where it falls short, and how to choose based on your business stage.
Matt Franklin
March 25, 2026
Ben Clarke, Account Executive at Payaca with 10+ years in field service management, explains why solar businesses keep abandoning Salesforce and generic CRMs - and what actually works instead.
Ben Clarke
March 10, 2026
The US is adding a record 86 GW of new power capacity in 2026, led by solar and battery storage. But the residential market is restructuring fast. Here's where demand is headed, which states are hottest, and what growing installers need to do now.
Matt Franklin
March 4, 2026
The solar companies that thrive in 2026 won't just install panels. Here's how leading installers are diversifying into home energy companies with recurring revenue, adjacent services, and new business models.
Matt Franklin
February 27, 2026
A comprehensive guide to the software solar installation businesses use, from CRMs and field service tools to design platforms and compliance systems. Covers what to look for at every stage of growth.
Ben Clarke
February 11, 2026
Where is solar energy headed? From perovskite cells to agrivoltaics, we cover the technology, policy, and market trends shaping the future of solar power in the UK and globally.
Felix Rusby
February 6, 2026
String inverters vs microinverters: which should you recommend? An installer-focused comparison covering cost, performance, shading, monitoring, and when to use each.
Felix Rusby
February 5, 2026
Proven solar marketing strategies for installation businesses. Learn how to generate quality leads through SEO, social media, referrals, and content marketing.
Matt Franklin
January 15, 2026
This article compares different types of solar technology that are available to choose from.
Felix Rusby
August 8, 2024
Breaks down how solar panels are recycled and some of the challenges involved in the recycling process. This article covers specific examples from the UK as well as predictions about where the industry is headed.
Felix Rusby
July 26, 2024
Understanding the global solar panel supply chain - from raw materials to final assembly. Learn where components originate and what this means for the industry.
Felix Rusby
June 24, 2024