Each year, EnergySage, an independent solar comparison-shopping website for rooftop solar, conducts a survey with its network of residential and commercial solar installers. For the 2016 report, more than 360 installers from 42 states and the District of Columbia responded to the survey. The full report contains some great insights and detailed data, so we encourage you to download it …
For swimmers, the foundation of a good race is a great start. An excellent start combines fast reaction times and polished, practiced technique. The same could be said for designing and building a solar power plant. You need to get off the blocks quickly and cleanly, and keep the project moving forward. That’s why the inspiration for my solar poster …
When did the modern solar industry begin? Who were the people using and installing the first viable residential and commercial solar photovoltaic systems? Some may trace the beginnings of the industry to the solar panels that provided power for satellites or that were installed on Coast Guard buoys and mountaintop transmitter stations. Those early uses of solar power may have …
Within a couple weeks of joining the Inovateus team, I was asked to pick an idea for my solar poster that reflected my personality and somehow connected it with the solar industry. My response combined two of my passions: soccer and solar. Since I was born and raised in Uruguay, futbol (what folks in the U.S. call soccer) has been …
What better way to celebrate the new year than with the commissioning of a solar power plant that Inovateus developed and built in our own backyard. On December 29, the 7 MWDC Kokomo Solar 1 project came online and became one of the largest photovoltaic arrays in the state of Indiana. The plant has begun generating the first portion of …
To me, there is no better feeling in the world than taking the dancefloor on a groovy, percussive journey with an eclectic mix of sounds ranging from loungey downtempo to classic club anthems to rare tech house gems hidden in my record crates. Deejaying is both an art and a science, much like developing solar projects and contributing to the …
You wouldn’t think that solar and motorcycles go together, but my Inovateus solar poster was inspired by my love of being outside and soaking up some sun on the road. Of course, riding a motorcycle is an activity that doesn’t necessarily require the sun, but a beautiful sunny day definitely makes it a lot more enjoyable. In fact, if you ever …
When we started the Inovateus blog in May, we wanted it to be a source of solar news and information about the progress of our projects, as well as a source of thought leadership for the industry. But Inovateus is more than just a solar company, we’re also a team of devoted solar advocates with other talents and passions. As …
With the holidays just around the corner, I wanted to take a minute to reflect on some of the amazing accomplishments that made 2016 the best year yet for Inovateus, and thank everyone that made it possible. As you well know, Inovateus is comprised of a dedicated team of solar fanatics (if you have any doubts about this just take …
“Merciful Minerva!” was a phrase I was happily familiar with as a child. At five years of age, I was glued to the television set every Tuesday evening to watch my heroine, Wonder Woman, take on the bad guys and utter those words at least once an episode. Whether it was a catastrophic event or an individual taking advantage of the less …
As you might have noticed from previous solar poster people and events, we’re pretty musical here at Inovateus Solar, and that includes me. For more than 10 years, I’ve played guitar, and it remains one of my favorite things to do. I’m very fond of my gorgeous Taylor 414ce, which has a rich tone, great resonance and fluid action. I …
Solar is an international industry, and I’m an example of how countries are mutually supporting the solar (r)evolution. Since I’m an electrical engineer from Colombia, I joined Inovateus Solar for one month through the YLAI Fellowship program. YLAI, which stands for the Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative, was started by the Obama Administration. The program places entrepreneurs from various countries …
