Archive for January, 2011

The Flying Goose Going Solar

  Posted By:  Amanda Gillen

groSolar is working with The Flying Goose Brew Pub & Grille in New London, NH to become New Hampshire’s first solar powered brewery. Check out the full release here.

flying-goose-brew-pub



Owning the Sun

  Posted By:  Amanda Gillen

This article caught my eye today about a Spanish woman who has laid claim to ownership of the sun. Angeles Duran of Salvaterra do Mino, Spain has gone to her local notary public to file papers to own the sun. As she said, “I did it but anyone else could have done it, it simply occurred to me first.”

Check out the full article at ABCnews.com: “Who Owns the Sun? Spanish Woman Lays Claim”



1.5 MW Project in NJ

  Posted By:  Amanda Gillen

Some of our crew hard at working installing a 1.5 MW project at Clean Harbors in Bridgeport, NJ:

clean harbors



groSolar is at the Philly Home Show

  Posted By:  Amanda Gillen

groSolar is at the Philly Home Show through Sunday, January 23rd. Stop by and say hello to us in booth #854 at the PA Convention Center in downtown Philadelphia.

Show Hours and Directions.

Philly Home Show 2011



groSolar Training Friday 1/14: gro Your Solar Business

  Posted By:  Amanda Gillen

Register today for this webinar scheduled for tomorrow (1/14) at 9am PST/ 12p EST.

gro Your Solar Business: An Insider’s Guide to Success

Presented by: Jeff Spies – President of SolarSpies & Secretary of NABCEP – the solar industry certification agency.

Description:
A must for business owners and green job seekers! This popular webinar addresses the key steps to succeeding in the competitive solar PV business. This popular training program covers the following topics:

  • Qualifications for becoming a solar dealer
  • Dealer cost and profitability
  • Training and certification
  • Commonly used renewable energy systems
  • Solar industry players and markets
  • Common PV configurations
  • Solar product groups
  • Key factors to succeeding in solar
  • Site analysis and system design
  • Incentives and system financing
  • The four key partners
  • Sales strategies
  • Marketing your business
  • Informational resources
  • And much more!

Type: Webinar

Cost: Free

Date:

Friday, January 14th: 9AM-11AM PST (12PM-2PM EST) REGISTER NOW

Once registered you will receive an email confirming your registration with information you need to join the Webinar.



Sun and Earth

  Posted By:  Amanda Gillen

This image is courtesy of Osha Gray Davidson’s website and really shows us why solar power has such huge potential.

See that tiny dot above the sun? That’s a scaled image of the earth.  Big sun, big power, big potential.

Sun-and-Earth-relative-size



Check it out: groSolar Spotted Everywhere!

  Posted By:  Amanda Gillen

Another groSolar sticker spotting in Frederick, MD. This time with our PV sticker.
Check out the TwitPic and check out iSupportSolar on Twitter.

PV Sticker

Show us your pictures of your groSolar sticker spotting!



Solar Resolutions for 2011

  Posted By:  Amanda Gillen

It’s that time of year where we make resolutions that are so often forgotten by the time February rolls around. So we’re going to help you with your 2011 Resolution: Consider a solar system for your home or business.


You can take very small steps towards finding out if solar power is right for you. Do the research, find out what rebates and incentives are available in your state. Resolve to find out if it can work for you with a Solar Evaluation.And then when you are ready .



groSolar Training: Solar Marketing & PR

  Posted By:  Amanda Gillen

TRAINING: Solar Marketing & PR (1/4/11)

Presented by: Jeff Spies – President of SolarSpies & Secretary of NABCEP – the solar industry certification agency.

Description:

Marketing is more important to a solar contractor when compared to other trades due to lack of repeat customers. Your business needs a steady stream of qualified prospects to survive and grow. With the dramatic increase in solar contractors, standing out from the crowd takes careful marketing planning and implementation. We will review the best resources and strategies that have helped successful solar contractors attract qualified customers and help make the sales process more effective. This webinar will address:

  • Planning YOUR marketing program
  • Target customers -residential & commercial
  • Referrals
  • Online Marketing
  • Website, Email, Social Media
  • Trade Shows & Home Shows
  • Training Events
  • Lead Generation Services
  • Print Ads
  • Outdoor Ads
  • Radio & TV
  • Press Releases
  • Press Coverage

Type: Webinar

Cost: Free

Date: Tuesday, January 4th: 9AM-10AM PST (12PM-1PM EST) – REGISTER NOW

Once registered you will receive an email confirming your registration with information you need to join the Webinar.