Commercial Solar Insights & Industry News

When people talk about China and solar, the focus often shifts to the country’s vast desert farms. In the Gobi and beyond, once-barren landscapes are being transformed into sprawling seas of shimmering solar panels. At first glance, it looks like a perfect match: endless sunshine, unused land, and a nation racing to expand renewable energy. These massive projects promise clean power on an unprecedented scale. Yet, as with all grand endeavors, the story isn’t as simple as it s

Discover how a solar inverter turns rooftop solar into grid-ready power, syncing small home systems with the massive U.S. electric grid.

The U.S. solar industry has matured beyond its initial growth phase, which was defined by rapid deployment and falling costs. With over...

For decades, silicon solar cells have carried the weight of the clean energy revolution. They’ve become cheaper, more reliable, and more...

Two Coasts, Two Climates, Two Paths to an All-Electric Future New York and California, the economic and political titans of their...

Unpacking the "Big Beautiful Bill" and California’s Counter-Punch!

Since its passage in 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) has acted as a supercharger for the renewable energy industry, providing...

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) set a lot of clean energy progress in motion. We can see it happening: more solar panels are going up,...

I’ve spent decades in the renewable energy business, designing, building, and commissioning everything from commercial solar PV to...

Green Hydrogen Microgrid Microgrids powered by green hydrogen  are emerging as a potential solution for clean, resilient energy in...

Advanced heat pump systems in an industrial setting showcase modern technology in HVAC for efficient energy management. California’s...

A Simple Guide to HOA Managers and / or Owners of Existing Gas Boilers Owners As cities phase out natural gas and move toward...

As cities across the U.S. increasingly ban natural gas in new buildings to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, architects and developers are...

Introduction In today’s digital age, data centers are the backbone of countless business operations, housing critical HVAC Data Center IT...

In today’s digital world, data centers are essential, powering everything from cloud storage to real-time data processing. However, they...

By retro-commissioning a pool, owners benefits from improved system performance, reduced operating costs, and enhanced environmental impact

Learn how to design energy-efficient solar pool heating systems for commercial use. Discover layout tips, sizing advice, and performance insights from Maktinta’s solar experts.