Our Journey to 100,000 Residential Installs Per Year

If You’re Not Thinking 10 Years Ahead, What Are You Really Building?

A practical, soul-check reminder for solar business owners on why defining a bold 10-year BHAG can realign your team, sharpen decisions, and turn daily firefighting into long-term purpose.

If You Like Inbox Zero, You’re Going To Love Outsource Zero

Sunvoy’s core value, Outsource Zero, is about keeping every part of your solar business in-house—protecting your brand, your customer experience, and your long-term success.

What Solar Installers Need To Know (That No One Talks About)

A no-fluff podcast for solar founders and execs who want real, behind-the-scenes strategies from the companies actually scaling—shared by the people living it every day.

Why Solar Referral Payouts Should Never Be Manual

Solar referral payouts should not depend on spreadsheets and checks. Learn how installers can automate timing, tracking, and direct customer payments.

Dumpster Diving vs Brand Equity

Why relying on bought leads hurts your solar business and how building your brand brings better customers and long term growth.

There’s Only 1 Way (And It’s Simpler Than You Think)

A concise overview of how a centralized company app streamlines solar customer interactions while helping installers reduce support workload and increase referrals and brand engagement

When the Customer Costs More Than the Hardware

If your CAC is higher than your inverter, you’re doing it wrong — installers who turn customers into a branded referral engine are cutting acquisition costs in half while improving efficiency and margins.

What Should Homeowners Look For When Going Solar? (A Guide from a Veteran Installer’s POV)

A straight-from-the-trenches checklist that helps homeowners spot quality solar installers, avoid shady sales tactics, and make a smart 25-year investment with confidence.

TPO Is Not A Bad Word (Or Acronym)

Local solar installers should rethink TPO—it's not the enemy, but an opportunity to make solar accessible to more homeowners.

What Is Sunvoy? The 3 Things It Does for Solar Installers

Learn what Sunvoy does for solar installers: reduce customer calls, increase referrals and reviews, support upsells, and create recurring service revenue.

Do You Know How Your Solar Fleet Is Actually Performing?

Solar fleet performance data helps installers prove production, spot underperformance, improve service, and turn strong results into reviews and referrals.

The Taxman Cometh, Here’s How To Stop Him

This blog explores how solar companies can save hundreds of hours each year by proactively loading key documents and resources into their customer portal at PTO—transforming tax-season chaos into trust, referrals, and long-term brand loyalty.

Why Winter Service Calls Should Become Solar Recurring Revenue

Solar recurring revenue can fund post-PTO service. Learn how monitoring and maintenance plans turn winter demand into a sustainable service division today.

The Real Reason Your Service Tickets Are Out of Control

We explore the difference between active and reactive monitoring—through the lens of a Nest Doorbell that went from overwhelming noise to meaningful alerts with one simple tweak.

Solar O&M: How we turned our most frustrating & expensive company division into a profit center

Find out what has changed in the solar industry that led to increased service costs and how to not just solve the problem but even add a high margin service to your product portfolio

How Much Should You Spend on Solar Software?

We're breaking down the 5 lessons to help you decide how much to spend on solar software (from our experience growing, scaling, and selling a solar business)

The Best Solar CRM: The opinion of an actual solar installer

The best solar CRM for your solar company depends on your size, revenue and needs. We are a top residential solar installer ourselves and have worked with dozens of CRMs. Here is our take on the best solar CRM for your solar company.

Ten Automations You Can Create Today to Improve Your Solar Business

Stop relying entirely on manpower to support your company growth. Use smart automations instead that can propel your solar business forward.

Why Declining Subsidies Make Customer Ownership More Valuable

Solar installer growth is converging worldwide. See why declining subsidies, O&M demand, referrals, and upsells now shape the next phase for installers.

The Reckoning Is Here

A blunt look at what happens to solar—especially inverter manufacturers—when subsidies fade, and why lean operations, real value, and automation will decide who survives the next 1–3 years.

It’s Time to Retire the “Solarcoaster” — 3 Reasons Why “Solar Ladder” Fits Better For The Industry Moving Into 2026

It’s time to retire the solarcoaster. The industry isn’t on a thrill ride anymore; it’s climbing a solar ladder toward stability and growth.

How to Make Your Solar Business More Resilient

Five actionable strategies to reduce acquisition costs, expand revenue streams, and build a more resilient, recession-proof solar company.

Managing Cash Flow for Solar Installers

Learn 5 little known strategies you can start using today for managing cash flow for your solar business.

Solar Profit Sharing: How to turn your employees into owners