OpenSolar Blog
Stay informed with expert commentary, industry updates, and actionable insights on the latest solar and sustainability trends and developments.
The Future Is Solar: 3 Things I Learnt as an OpenSolar Intern
OpenSolar intern, Ollie, debunks the biggest myths about solar energy and reveals why it’s time our education systems caught up with today’s clean energy reality.
Meet Expo: The Conference That Never Closes
Forget waiting for the next trade show. With Expo, OpenSolar brings the solar industry to you — an always-open virtual conference that helps you find everything you need to design and sell solar.
From Layout to Checkout: Creating Purchasable BoMs with Auto Design Templates
Design faster, order smarter. With OpenSolar 3.0, Auto Design and custom templates turn layouts into accurate, purchasable BoMs in seconds. One-click ordering with Shop means no copy-paste, no errors — just ready-to-install solar systems, faster than ever.
How Smarter Energy Storage Is Powering the UK’s Net Zero Future
Smart energy storage is transforming the UK’s energy system. By combining on-site renewable batteries with networks of home and business storage, we can reduce waste, support the grid, and accelerate the journey to a cleaner, more efficient, and cost-effective net zero future.
Unlocking the Future of Solar: A Deep Dive into OpenSolar 3.0 Features
Say hello to OpenSolar 3.0, the all-in-one operating system for solar businesses. Powered by Ada AI, it combines AI solar design, lead generation, sales proposals, project management, finance, and a built-in solar marketplace to help pros scale faster than ever.
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.