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What American Installers Must Build to Stay Profitable by 2026
To stay profitable by 2026, US solar installers must build a "lifecycle operating system" rather than just increasing sales. This requires compressing cycle times, preventing margin leakage through strict scope-locks and standardized closeouts, and transforming installed bases into managed assets for recurring revenue. Success depends on using digital tools to enforce processes and manage service workflows, shifting from simple installation to long-term asset management.
Jan 146 min read
What Australian Solar Installers Must Do to Stay Profitable in 2026
Australian solar faces a 2026 financial cliff. The "install & forget" model dies as STCs drop (Jan 1) and battery rebates slash (May 1). Profitability now hinges on grid integration, not sales volume. To survive labor shortages and regulatory shocks, installers must pivot to O&M, VPPs, and automation. The new era is "install & manage"—adapt now or be consolidated.
Jan 76 min read
What Indian Solar Installers Must Do to Stay Profitable in 2026
Despite surging demand, Indian solar installers face shrinking profits in 2026 due to execution delays and competition. To survive, businesses must shift from volume-chasing to becoming "lifecycle operators." Key strategies include quoting for real timelines, operationalizing approvals, enforcing strict change orders, rejecting non-viable leads, standardizing quality, and properly monetizing service (AMCs). Success depends on digital adoption, controlling execution and stoppi
Jan 56 min read
Service-Centric Solar — Part 3: The Digital Playbook
To profitably manage hundreds or thousands of distributed assets, embracing technology is non-negotiable. The journey to digital excellence is best viewed as a ladder, where each rung builds upon the last to unlock new efficiencies. Global field-service studies show that automating repetitive coordination work alone can trim 25-35% of operating costs—savings that drop straight to your bottom line
Aug 8, 20258 min read
Service-Centric Solar — Part 2: Monetising Service - From Cost Centre to Cash Machine
This is the practical, data-driven playbook for building a profitable residential solar and storage service division. Instead of viewing maintenance as a single obligation, see it as a menu of distinct services, each with its own value proposition and margin profile. By blending high-margin digital subscriptions with traditional manual services and targeted transactional work, a small 100-system portfolio can generate over $24,000 in gross profit at a healthy 56% margin.
Jul 24, 20258 min read
Service-Centric Solar — Part 1: Installation Is a Sprint, but Service Wins the Marathon
This blog launches a three-part series for rooftop PV installers. Solar Service is transforming from a back-office cost centre into the primary engine for profitability, customer loyalty, and sustainable growth. For installers navigating this new reality, building a robust, technology-enabled service division is no longer optional – it is an imperative for survival and leadership. The businesses that thrive will be those that stop thinking like PV retailers and start thinking
Jul 16, 20257 min read
What is Solar Curtailment and Why it matters
This blog explores the causes, impacts, and solutions to curtailment, covering policy innovations, technology interventions, & opportunities
Feb 11, 20254 min read
Key Trends Shaping Australia's Solar Industry in 2025
Key Trends Shaping Australian Solar Industry in 2025. The Australian solar industry is buzzing with opportunities and challenges.
Jan 23, 20253 min read
How to Prevent Fire Incidents in Solar Power Plants
Solar power and energy storage systems are transforming how we power our homes and businesses. Ensure these systems are safe from fire risk.
Jan 16, 20254 min read
How to improve generation of solar power plant ?
We will discuss (1) how we can measure the performance of solar plant, and (2) how we can improve the performance of solar installations.
May 3, 20234 min read
What is underperformance in solar power plants?
In this blog, we will discuss what is solar underperformance, and the different causes of solar underperformance.
May 2, 20237 min read
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