The inspiration behind my solar poster, Solar Air, comes from an iconic athlete who exemplifies the principles of hard work, discipline and dedication—Michael Jordan, MJ, Air Jordan, the greatest basketball player of all time. He’s a leader who took his team to six NBA championships and has the ability to motivate, support and inspire others, something I aspire to do …
The numbers don’t lie: 2016 was the biggest year ever for U.S. solar. According to the new “U.S. Solar Market Insight: 2016 Year in Review” report issued by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and GTM Research, 14.76 GWDC of solar was installed across the three main market segments—utility, commercial/nonresidential, and residential—representing a 97% increase over 2015. The main driver …
Working with Qualtrics has been a positive experience, but attending last week’s Qualtrics Insight Summit 2017 was a genuine thrill. Some of the world’s brightest minds and most iconic celebrities assembled in Salt Lake City to impart their knowledge, network in the Wasatch Mountains on the slopes of Park City, and rock out at a private concert headlined by a …
The recent ribbon-cutting of the Rincon Solar 1 power plant near Savannah, Georgia, marked a milestone for Inovateus and its project partners. The 16 MWAC system, occupying the site of a former timber farm, is the largest solar installation we’ve managed to date. As the embedded drone video shot during construction shows, the project is a beautiful example of how …
It’s not surprising that 2016 was the biggest year for solar to date. Last year, the amount of solar installed across the country was nearly double that of the previous year, and one in every 50 new U.S. jobs came from solar. This explosive growth is one reason that recent studies show more than 80% of Americans support renewable energy. …
Being outdoors is as good as it gets, whether it’s biking, kayaking, camping, hiking, fishing, hitting the beaches of Lake Michigan or just taking a leisurely stroll on the St. Joseph Riverwalk here in South Bend. I enjoy going outside and observing the diverse flora and fauna of North America. Adventuring in the wilderness and being surrounded by pristine environments …
One of the strongest, most compelling talking points of the U.S. solar revolution is job creation. When someone says “solar means jobs,” that’s not hyperbole, but a verifiable, nonpartisan, economic fact. On a number of levels, solar has become one of the fastest-growing domestic employment sectors. The latest document offering proof of the solar jobs engine is the Solar Foundation’s …
It’s no secret around the Inovateus office that I love cars. There’s nothing quite like a good ol’ classic automobile–and I’ll leave the term “classic” up for interpretation since I’m the proud owner of a 1993 GMC Typhoon. It is my passions for cars and photovoltaics that drive the inspiration behind my poster, Solar Burner. I’ve been around cars and …
At Inovateus, we have a soft spot for our supply partners—and get excited when we can help them provide the best solar service, workmanship and overall experience to their customers. In celebration of Valentine’s Day, we’d like to share a few suggestions with our installer pals to help them spread the solar love to their customers and their communities. For …
It’s no secret that many members of the Inovateus team are very musically inclined. Much like the successful development and installation of a custom solar array requires creativity and expertise, the art of combining tunes to craft something new and original requires seamless transitions between recordings to develop unique mixes of songs. While my solar poster may seem very similar …
Over the years, we’ve seen the solar industry go through great highs and lows. With a new presidential administration in 2017, statehouse legislative challenges, mega-deals like Tesla’s acquisition of SolarCity, and market changes such as the convergence of solar and energy storage, we understand that our supply partners and installers may feel some uncertainty. So we’d like to offer our …
As a parent, there is no greater joy than watching your child grow into a beautiful and unique individual. It’s a privilege to be able to nurture and teach your child about love, life and the world– and how to love, respect, care for and protect life, including our extraordinary planet. The inspiration for my solar poster comes from my …
