Posted By: Amanda Gillen
We have some great upcoming solar trainings for your to take advantage of. These are all in webinar format and free to attend. They are:
Solar Selling
Tuesday, December 21st
This webinar will address the sales challenges facing solar contractors and the knowledge, skills, and tools needed to establish sound sales strategies for your growing PV installation business. Register today at groSolar.com/training.
Waterproofing Your Roof Penetrations with Quick Mount PV
Tuesday, December 21st
Water intrusion from roof penetrations has become a major concern in the solar industry. In this presentation Johan Alfsen, of Quick Mount PV, will discuss how to follow important roofing codes in order to maintain roof warranties, protect the roof, and installer liability. Various Quick Mount PV products will be discussed. Register today at groSolar.com/training.
Solar Marketing & PR
Tuesday, January 4th, 2011
Learn effective solar marketing practices helpful in generating a steady stream of qualified prospects. Gain insight on the best resources and strategies used by successful solar contractors to attract qualified customers and help make the sales process more effective. Register today at groSolar.com/training.
gro Your Solar Business – An Insider’s Guide to Success
Friday, January 14th, 2011
This popular presentation covers the key steps to succeeding in the increasingly competitive solar business. For more information or to register go to groSolar.com/training.
Posted By: Amanda Gillen
Description:
Learn the steps to succeeding in the competitive solar business. This popular training program covers the following topics:
- Qualifications for Becoming a Solar Dealer
- Commonly Used Renewable Energy Systems
- Solar Industry Players & Markets
- Common PV Configurations
- Solar Product Groups
- Key Factors to Succeeding in Solar
- Training and Certification
- Site Analysis and System Design
- Incentives and System Financing
- Dealer Cost and Profitability
- The Four Key Partners
- Sales Strategies
- Marketing Hints and Tips
- Informational Resources … And much more!
Date: Friday, October 8
Time: 11am-1pm EST/ 8am-10am PST
Type: Webinar
Price: Free
Register Online
Posted By: Amanda Gillen
Date: September 17th, 2010
groSolar is now truly nationwide! Our new online nationwide map is your guide to residential solar across the country. Are you located outside of groSolar’s direct installation area? Use our online tool to get in touch with a local groSolar independent dealer-installer in your area.
Check out the full map here.
Rebates and incentives can help reduce the cost of installing solar energy by upwards of 50%! Get started today!
Posted By: Amanda Gillen
The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) released their 2009 Solar Industry Year in Review last week and it provided some insightful information about our industry. Some highlights of the report:
- PV installations (grid-tied) grew by 38%
- Solar hot water grew by 10% over 2008
- Residential grid-tied PV solar installations grew from 78 MW to 156 MW
- The utility market for grid-tied PV grew from 22 MW to 66 MW
- The solar industry contributed to the overall economy by adding 17,000 new jobs
- Top states for solar installations:
- California
- New Jersey
- Florida
- Arizona
- Colorado
- Top countries for solar installations:
- Germany
- Italy
- Japan
- United States
- Czech Republic
The full report can be found at SEIA.org.
Posted By: Amanda Gillen
Dealers, Did you know…
Aside from cutting your installation time by more than 50% and simplifying array-designs, the Zep system dramatically reduces inventory and warehouse logistics because you no longer have to deal with rails.
National Zep Week trainings will be one-day hands-on events and will take place in the following Cities:
Berkeley, CA – April 19th
Phoenix, AZ – April 19th
Washington, DC – April 19th
Boston, MA – April 19th
Simi Valley, CA – April 21st
Albuquerque, NM – April 21st
Raleigh, NC – April 21st
White Plains, NY – April 21st
San Diego, CA – April 23rd
Denver, CO – April 23rd
Orlando, FL – April 23rd
Philadelphia, PA – April 23rd
Sign up today!
Sign up for any of these training sessions by visiting http://groSolar.com/zepsolar or by clicking the links above. Space is limited so sign up soon!
Bonus!! Attend National Zep Week and receive $100 in coupons for Zep items from groSolar.
Posted By: Amanda Gillen
groSolar invites our dealers to National Zep Week! April 19th through 23rd we will travel the country introducing you to Zep Solar, the rackless mounting/grounding system. We’ll be conducting 12 training events across the United States. View the full schedule and find out more about Zep Solar at: http://groSolar.com/zepsolar
groSolar Dealers receive an early bird discount if you register by April 5th!
Posted By: Amanda Gillen
Hey groSolar Dealers! We’ve made things a little bit easier for you by opening up access to the Dealer section of groSolar.com. This means that you don’t have to try to remember yet another password to access all of groSolar’s marketing materials & product specs, photography, and social networking how-to’s. Follow this link, or go to groSolar.com, click on Dealers and then Dealer Resources. We’re doing what we can to try to make life a little bit easier for you and your business.
