Blog archive
Browse older SurgePV articles. Each archive page is intentionally limited to keep transfer size, parsing cost, and crawl depth predictable.
solar policy
Singapore solar regulations guide: EMA licensing thresholds, SP Group grid connection, export payments via SP Services, SolarNova, and C&I compliance.
Keyur Rakholiya17 min readsolar design
Solar as-built drawings explained: what AHJs and utilities require, what to include, how to produce them fast, and the top rejection reasons to avoid.
Keyur Rakholiya17 min readsolar business
The solar business operations playbook: pipeline-to-PTO workflow, 8 core KPIs, meeting cadence, SOP structure, and the systems that scale an installer.
Nimesh Katariya18 min readsolar policy
Dubai and Sharjah solar project coordination: DEWA’s current Shams Dubai process, SEWA verification questions, equipment evidence and documented connection decisions.
Keyur Rakholiya12 min readsolar business
How to manage a solar dealer network: recruit the right dealers, set brand and quality standards, pricing governance, enablement tooling, and dealer scorecards.
Nirav Dhanani18 min readsolar business
Estimate a scoped design fee using labor, tools, reviews and written credit terms, with checked hypothetical markup and margin math.
Akash Hirpara6 min readsolar design
A solar design QA checklist for installers: string sizing, voltage windows, shading, BOM accuracy, NEC 690 compliance, structural, and labeling checks before submittal.
Keyur Rakholiya19 min readsolar design
Solar design revision management guide: versioning schemes, revision logs, AHJ resubmittal workflows, and how to stop field crews building from stale PDFs.
Nimesh Katariya19 min readsolar business
Compare fixed, hourly, capacity-based, retainer and outcome-linked solar design billing with defined scope and checked examples.
Akash Hirpara6 min readsolar sales
Solar design turnaround time decides who wins the deal. Learn the 24-48h SLAs, workflows, and tooling top installers use to quote before competitors.
Nimesh Katariya17 min readsolar business
How to run a profitable solar EPC: margin benchmarks, cost structure, operations systems, and the levers that separate 10% from 25% gross margin firms.
Keyur Rakholiya19 min readsolar business
Solar EPC hiring guide: which roles to hire in which order, US comp benchmarks for designers, PMs, sales and crews, and when to hire vs. subcontract.
Nirav Dhanani17 min readsolar business
Solar EPC SOP templates for sales handoff, site survey, design review, permitting, install QC, commissioning, and handover — plus the structure to write your own.
Nirav Dhanani17 min readsolar finance
A complete guide to solar financing options for installers and EPCs. Covers cash, solar loans, leases, PPAs, and how to present each option to close more deals.
Akash Hirpara11 min readsolar sales
A complete solar follow-up email sequence for installers and sales reps. Includes 7 ready-to-use templates, timing guidelines, and psychological triggers that revive stalled deals.
Nimesh Katariya9 min readsolar sales
Solar follow-up email sequences that close deals: 5 proven sequences, timing rules, word-for-word templates, and the stats on why 80% of sales need 5+ touches.
Nimesh Katariya18 min readsolar installation
Build an indexed owner handover record without confusing document receipt, contractual acceptance, technical review, and operating authorization.
Keyur Rakholiya16 min readsolar roi
Calculate installer software value using measured costs, capacity and incremental contribution. Checked hypothetical ROI and payback examples show where assumptions matter.
Akash Hirpara12 min readsolar business
The solar installer tech stack mapped by business function: CRM, design, proposals, PM, accounting, monitoring, and field ops — with build-vs-buy and integration advice.
Nimesh Katariya19 min readsolar business
How to evaluate solar loan partner programs in 2026: dealer fees, approval rates, funding speed, lender stability, and program tiers — with real numbers.
Akash Hirpara17 min readsolar business
Multi-site solar rollout guide for EPCs: site archetyping, templated designs, centralized review, and pilot-then-scale execution for 10-500 site portfolios.
Nirav Dhanani19 min readsolar policy
US solar NEC review workflow: confirm the adopted edition and amendments, review PV circuits and interconnection, and reconcile plans, markings and inspection records.
Keyur Rakholiya19 min readsolar sales
Solar proposal examples dissected: the 9 sections every winning quote has, real before/after structures, common mistakes, and templates that close deals.
Nimesh Katariya18 min readsolar installation
Permit to work (PTW) process for solar installation and O&M: electrical isolation, LOTO, working at height, IEC 62446, OSHA 1910.147, and digital PTW workflows.
Keyur Rakholiya19 min read