OpenSolar Blog
Stay informed with expert commentary, industry updates, and actionable insights on the latest solar and sustainability trends and developments.
Quality Improvements in OpenSolar 3.0
As part of OS 3.0, we’ve taken your feedback onboard and focused on delivering meaningful improvements to speed, stability, and performance that will support your business today and into the future. Read all our recent quality improvements, including transparent speed calculations and use cases in this recent blog.
Launching OS 3.0: The New Era of OpenSolar
We’re proud to introduce OS 3.0, the AI-powered operating system built to streamline every part of your solar business. Designed with installers for installers, OS 3.0 redefines how solar professionals sell, design, and grow—all for free.
OpenSolar’s Fair Use Policy: What Is It and Why Does It Matter?
Our Fair Use Policy is simple: keep OpenSolar running smoothly for everyone, keep it accessible, and keep it fair. For the vast majority of installers, that means it will always be free.
The Most Common Things That Go Wrong With PV Systems & How To Fix Them
Solis shares common PV installation issues and how to prevent them—helping installers boost quality from the ground up.
The Solar Tax Credit Is Ending: Birchy’s Guide On How to Stay Profitable
With the solar tax credit ending and net metering under threat, OpenSolar CEO Birchy shares how pros can cut costs, streamline installs, and stay profitable, without subsidies.
How Modern Solar Panels Are Making ECO4 Grants Easier Than Ever
Unlock more from ECO4 grants with the right solar panels. Discover how Anglo Solar’s latest solutions help maximise funding and simplify retrofit installs.
Walking the Talk: How Openers Live the Electrified Life
See how OpenSolar team members are putting clean energy into practice—at home, on the road, and in everyday life. Their stories show what an electrified future really looks like.
The Hidden Threat to Your Solar Panels and How to Stop It
Birds nesting under rooftop solar panels is an increasing concern. British company SolaSkirt offers a practical way to prevent damage, reduce maintenance, and protect long-term system performance.
From Proposal to Payment: PowerTown Solar’s End-to-End Success with OpenSolar
PowerTown Solar simplified billing and boosted efficiency using OpenSolar’s CashFlow tool. With automated invoicing, real-time tracking, and built-in payment links, their small team now manages projects faster from proposal to payment in one platform.
Empowering a Family-Owned Solar Business: GB Solar’s Success Story with OpenSolar CashFlow
Explore how GB Solar simplified payment management, improved team efficiency, and enhanced customer experience by adopting OpenSolar’s integrated payment solution.