OpenSolar Blog
Stay informed with expert commentary, industry updates, and actionable insights on the latest solar and sustainability trends and developments.
The Permitting Problem and How We’re Solving It
SolarAPP+ streamlines permitting, cutting approval times from weeks to minutes. Now live in 276 jurisdictions, it’s integrated into OpenSolar for even faster processing. Link projects, track approvals, and install more solar with less admin.
Celebrating the Women Driving Change at OpenSolar, International Women’s Day 2025
As a global tech company shaping the future of solar, we know that accelerating action — this year’s International Women’s Day theme — means taking deliberate steps to speed up progress, break down barriers, and create real opportunities for women to lead, innovate and thrive. Meet the women accelerating action at OpenSolar.
Colette’s Story: Breaking Barriers for Women in Product Leadership
Product manager, Colette Ocampo, explains why women in solar product leadership matter and how diverse pathways into tech drive equality this International Women’s Day 2025.
Louise’s Story: Authentic Leadership From a Solar Executive
OpenSolar’s Louise Butterworth shares why diverse and authentic leadership matters this International Women’s Day 2025.
Sarai’s Story: From Self-Doubt to Software Developer at OpenSolar
OpenSolar software developer Sarai Perez challenges who belongs in tech and the path she took to get where she is today. Read her story this International Women’s Day 2025.
5 Things to Consider When Choosing Your Payment Provider: Insights From a Solar Pro
As the renewable energy industry progresses, solar installers face the increasing challenge of delivering reliable…
Earn CPD Points with OpenSolar’s Course on Diversification into Electrification
Learn how accredited solar professionals can earn 10 CPD points by attending in-person events across Australia and expanding their expertise into electrification through the CPD244 training course.
Drill, Baby, Drill: Birchy’s Thoughts on Trump and Power
On the 1st of July 2007 the UK government banned smoking in pubs. This was after the proportion of adults smoking had fallen…
Adapting to Winter: How FoxESS Battery Solutions Are Evolving to Solve Cold-Climate Challenges
As the renewable energy industry progresses, solar installers face the increasing challenge of delivering reliable…
The Solar Decade 2025-2035
Delighted to be posting my first ebirchy blog today, as I wish you all a happy 2025 – and an even happier 2035, as we enter this…