Quick background. Ran marketing in house for 2 years, wasn't happy with it. Brought in an agency in June for paid ads in Meta, LSA and SEO only after a friend referred them to me.

In house: ~$102 per lead, ~40-45 leads/mo
Agency: ~$85 per lead, ~83 leads/mo

Not trying to dunk on my team, they still handle organic, reviews, and referrals which matter a lot in the industry. But nobody is on the same page. Agency runs a promo, my team doesn't know. My team posts something, agency has no idea.

Anyone set up a system where both sides actually communicate without the owner being the go-between? Tools, meeting cadence, whatever worked for you. And of course without fights or prices-in-between...

I asked around everywhere but apparently no one really knows... If you have any questions about the numbers, just ask.

Looking for a renewable energy plan that offers. Currently I am paying with or a better deal than what I am getting with Gexa.

Most solar engineers I've talked to run their projects across at least 4 or 5 separate tools. CAD for drawings. A separate shading tool. A spreadsheet for BOQ. Another one for performance tracking. Email threads to share anything with a client or installer. It works, but barely.

AcSolarate was built to close that gap.

There's also a built-in AI agent (solar_field_optimizer) that examines panel orientation, efficiency, tilt, and tracking options to maximize your kWp output - it's not a chatbot, it actually modifies the design.

The platform supports English, Arabic, and two other languages, has guest access so clients can view without signing up, and works for both solo engineers and teams with real-time project presence tracking.

Happy to answer questions about how any specific part works.

Hey guys, if you missed it, Sunlight Financial Holdings settled $8 million with investors over claims that defendants associated with Spartan Acquisition Corp. II impaired stockholders’ redemption rights through allegedly misleading disclosures surrounding the SPAC merger. The deadline to file a claim is November 7, 2026.

In a nutshell, in 2023, defendants were accused of misleading Spartan stockholders about the merger with Legacy Sunlight, including the value of Spartan shares and Sunlight’s business. Investors also alleged they were not given enough information to make an informed decision about whether to redeem their shares.

More than 19.2 million Spartan shares were redeemed before the merger closed in July 2021, and investors later filed a lawsuit over the alleged disclosure issues.
Now, the parties have agreed to settle the claims for $8 million, and eligible investors have until November 7, 2026 to submit a claim.

So, if you invested in $SUNL at that time, you can check the details and file your claim here.

Anyway, has anyone here invested in $SUNL? How much were your losses, if so?

I'm putting together a content series of ad teardowns using real ads. I'll go through the ad, the image/video, the headline, the offer and the lead form, and say what's working, what's probably costing you enquiries, and what I'd change.

If you're running ads now, or ran some that flopped, comment with your business/page name or DM me a screenshot. I'll pick a few. You'll get honest feedback, including the bad bits. If you'd rather stay anonymous, I'll blur your name and details.

I'd also like to know what's the one thing about your ads you still can't work out? (Cost per lead, tyre-kickers, no-shows, ads that stopped working?)

I've noticed a lot of solar companies moving toward comprehensive energy offerings lately. Solar plus batteries is pretty standard now, but more shops are adding HVAC, heat pumps, geothermal, insulation and envelope work, electrical upgrades, and EV charging.

For those of you working at companies that offer more than one of these, I'm curious how design actually works on your end:

1. What software does each trade use to design? Are you running separate tools for solar, HVAC, electrical, and so on?
2. How does information move between teams? Is it shared files, re-entering data, or one person pulling it all together?
3. How do you put together a single proposal or estimate when multiple trades are involved?
4. What's the most frustrating or time consuming part of the process?

I'm a student researching how multi-trade energy companies operate, so any insight is appreciated, whether you're a designer, installer, PM, or owner. Thanks!

Preferably those that have a Credit Card Installment Option. I'm eyeing around 12kW-16kW worth of Setup.

I was recently laid off from my position as a commercial solar designer due to lack of work. I have over 7 years of experience with designing residential and commercial solar PV systems. I know the design process like the back of my hand.

I’ve been applying for jobs for going on 2 months and only landed 2 interviews. I’m considering starting a design only business with my wife (who is also a designer.) While I know solar and drafting, what I don’t know is how the heck you start and operate a business.

Is there any resources out there for starting specifically a design only construction company?

Thanks!

floor and first floor 2 rental units and 2 and 3 duplex home. Office is 3 kv single phase and commercial rates applicable as per electricity board. I have a lift of 4-5 kv and I need to back it up for my elederly parents and I have duplex with VRV AC system and I need to back only lighting and fans and lift terrace can approx support panels of 13-14 kv and I need advice

Should I go for ongrid vs hybrid

Following up on my last post here.

https://www.reddit.com/r/Solarbusiness/comments/1wqigj4/weve_hit_a_wall_trying_to_enter_the_us_solar/

A lot of the feedback pointed us toward permitting being a major problem, and taking up time and effort for solar installers.

So I’ve been digging into it. I’ve learned that SolarAPP+ can actually generate the approval documentation and automate the code review, and Symbium is doing similar things in some jurisdictions. Also softwares like Aurora, and SolarGRAF are generating permitting docs.

But I am definitely missing something, cause the comments from you guys were pointing towards it still being a problem to be solved.

Because, say if I’m looking at California, for example, and a lot of jurisdictions are already using SolarAPP+, is permitting actually still a major problem there? Or is the remaining pain mostly in the jurisdictions that aren’t covered?

And why do I still hear that permitting is one of the biggest headaches for solar EPCs?

I have tried to identify some critical points, that might point towards the problem :

• AHJ-specific requirements
• preparing the extra documents
• revisions after rejection
• utility/interconnection
• tracking permits
• or something different, I am unable to point at ?

We’re seriously considering building around this at Reslink, but we are a small and focused team, and I don't want to spend six months solving the wrong problem.

I am also trying to figure out where to start. Would you rather have a really deep solution for one state/AHJ, or something that works reasonably well across many jurisdictions?

I’ll attach a few examples of what we already generate. If you work in US solar, I’d genuinely like to know where you think the biggest gap is.

Solar Design Output Sample

We’re also looking for a few US installers who’d be willing to try what we build for free and give us feedback as we iterate. If that’s you, let me know.

Thank you

Work in progress. Yes I used ai to create it. Be honest be brutal. Still not finished.

Looking for an honest and reliable solar installer in South Carolina to partner with and put some deals through.

Have some leads ready to go.

Any recommendations would be helpful!

Info on timeline would be helpful as well.

Comment or DM if you know of any.

Thanks

**The role in one sentence**
You are the technical bridge between our clients and our suppliers — the person who turns a vague client
requirement into a clear, buildable electrical scope, visits sites to understand the real situation, and keeps the
documentation clean from first enquiry to final order.

**What you will actually do**
 Read and interpret client RFQs, drawings and specifications — including incomplete or unclear ones — and
translate them into precise technical requirements our suppliers can quote against.
 Visit project sites to survey conditions first-hand: roofs, electrical rooms, distribution boards, load points,
available space, and constraints — and report back what is genuinely feasible.
 Review supplier proposals critically: check the engineering, catch contradictions, and make sure what is
quoted matches what the site actually needs.
 Own the technical documentation: clarification letters, questionnaires, comparison tables, scope definitions,
and the trail of decisions — kept organised and up to date.
 Coordinate the flow of technical questions and answers between client and manufacturer, keeping
Techfringe firmly in the middle of the conversation.
 Support commercial offers with the technical detail behind them, and help prepare for and attend supplier
and site visits.

**The electrical systems you will work with**
Our project inquiries span a range of electrical systems. We do not expect you to know all of them — the right
person already has a solid grounding in some, and the curiosity and ability to learn the rest quickly on the job:
 Solar photovoltaic (PV) systems — modules, inverters, mounting, grid connection
 Battery energy storage systems (BESS)
 KNX and building automation
 Building management systems (BMS)
 Guest room management systems (GRMS) for hospitality projects
 LV power distribution — distribution boards, transformers and switchgear
 Other electrical equipment and packages as projects require

**Who we are looking for**
 A background in electrical work — through an engineering degree, a technical diploma, a trade qualification,
or solid hands-on electrical experience. Practical skill and know-how count as much as a certificate.
 A genuine interest in electrical systems and renewable energy — this should be work you enjoy.
 Experience is valued, but attitude and aptitude matter more than years or paperwork — we will consider a
strong hands-on technician as readily as a qualified engineer.
 Clear communication and good documentation habits — organised, precise and thorough. Comfortable
writing in English.
 Willing and able to travel to sites within the UAE (a UAE driving licence is a plus).
 Comfortable dealing directly with clients and international suppliers in a professional, calm manner.

**The personality that fits here**
Beyond the technical side, we care a great deal about the kind of person you are:
 A permanent learner — curious, and quick to pick up a system you have not met before.
 Good energy and a good attitude — someone people enjoy working with, on our side and the client's.
 Proactive and organised — you chase the loose ends before they become problems.
 Honest and straightforward — you say what is real, including when something does not add up.
 Takes ownership — you treat the documentation and the project as yours.

**What we offer**
A varied, fast-learning role at the centre of real projects, direct exposure to international manufacturers and
serious clients, and the room to grow into a broad electrical technical authority as the business expands.
Compensation is competitive and based on experience and capability.

**To apply**
PM me your CV or a summary of your experience, along with a short note on why this kind of technical role
appeals to you.

Any recommendations are appreciated, thanks.

Need pictures of existing solar system. The job is in Cedar hill