by Renu Energy | Mar 8, 2023 | Renu Solar News, Solar-Installer
Today, on International Women’s Day, we celebrate the remarkable women who are making their mark in the solar industry.
In recent years, the solar industry has seen tremendous growth, with solar panels now providing electricity to millions of homes and businesses around the world. Women are playing an increasingly important role in this growth, as scientists, engineers, technicians, and entrepreneurs.
As women in the solar industry, you are not just driving innovation and pushing the boundaries of technology – you are also paving the way for a more inclusive and equitable future. Your work is helping to create a world in which clean energy is accessible to all, regardless of gender, race, or socioeconomic status.
On this International Women’s Day, we honor and celebrate the women in the solar industry who are making a difference. We thank you for your hard work, dedication, and contributions to a better, cleaner, and more sustainable future. You are an inspiration to us all, and we are proud to stand with you in the fight for equality and progress.
Keep shining your light, and know that you are making a difference in the world.
by Renu Energy | Mar 6, 2023 | Renu Solar News
Renu Energy Solutions, a locally owned and operated solar installer based in North Carolina and South Carolina, has partnered with Tesla to bring Tesla Solar Roof tiles to the Carolinas.
As the first certified Tesla Solar Roof installer in North Carolina, the Renu Energy Solutions team is now offering residential customers its innovative tiles made with tempered glass three times stronger than standard roofing tiles and engineered for all-weather durability.
Renu is also among only a handful of certified Tesla Solar Roof installers in South Carolina.
To continue reading Solar Industry’s article written by Ariana Fine, click the here!
by Renu Energy | Feb 13, 2023 | Renu Solar News
The COVID-19 pandemic caused economic uncertainty as lockdowns took effect and many American industries were put on hold. Some states designated solar contractors as essential workers who could continue operations through the early pandemic lockdowns with proper safety precautions in place.
New York was one state where solar installation ceased altogether. With no work flowing in, Long Island-based contractor SUNation Energy furloughed 80% of its staff, which left founder and CEO Scott Maskin searching for ways to keep his business afloat.
Seeking solace from someone in a similar position, Maskin called Mike Teresso, president of Baker Electric Home Energy of San Diego. After that, Maskin called Jay Radcliffe, president of Renu Energy Solutions in Charlotte, North Carolina. Then, the three company heads scheduled a conference call with Josh Powell, CEO of RevoluSun in Honolulu, and Andy Clemans, CEO of Streamline Solar in Phoenix.
That was the start of a collaboration between five solar contractors that has lasted longer than pandemic restrictions. Then “The Wolf Pack” was born.
To continue reading Solar Power World’s article written by Billy Ludt, click the link here!
by Renu Energy | Feb 3, 2023 | Renu Blog, Renu Solar News
Duke’s Green Source Advantage Program
The North Carolina General Assembly implemented Duke Energy’s Green Source Advantage program (GSA) that provides customers with renewable energy options to help increase renewable energy development in the state. Customers who take advantage of the GSA include major military installations, University of North Carolina institutions, and large business customers.
100% Renewable
The newest proposal expands the GSA by allowing customers to use 100% renewable energy that pairs with energy storage units. Not only will these customers use renewable energy 24/7, but they will also receive access to up to 4,000 megawatts of power capacity. Using renewable energy projects connected to Duke Energy’s grid would offset customers’ power purchases, and count the renewable energy generated towards their sustainability goals.
GSA Proposal Changes
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Renewable energy use increased from 30% to 100%
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Purchases are made with Duke Energy or independent developers
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Energy storage can combine with projects to align energy production with energy load
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A new 10-year avoided cost bill credit option is introduced with the existing 5-year and 2-year options
Clean Energy Impact
Along with the GSA program expansion, Duke proposes another renewable program called the Clean Energy Impact. This program targets customers who aim to claim a certain percentage of renewable energy to meet sustainability goals. Renters and residential customers benefit from this program since contracts are on a month to month basis.
To read the official release on these programs from Duke Energy, click the link here!
by Renu Energy | Feb 2, 2023 | Renu Blog, Renu Solar News
Renu’s Solar Bill of Rights
As the Solar Industry continues to grow, companies of all sizes are finding different ways to reach their customers, design systems, and provide solar installation services. One thing all solar companies focus on is providing customers with the right to own clean and controllable energy. Motives for going solar range from saving money to creating clean energy. Below, Renu lists their beliefs that homeowners with solar energy should have in an ideal scenario.
Article I
The right to own your own electrical power source on your property without interference from the utility company
Article II
The right to connect your solar and storage to the grid and receive energy credits for contributed power to the electric grid
Article III
The right to not connect a solar and storage system to the grid
Article IV
The right to increase resale value of the property from working solar power systems
Article V
The right to acquire a solar system via financing for little to no upfront cost and pay off the solar system over a period of time
Article VI
The right to reduce a person’s carbon footprint via solar power
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The right to freedom from discriminatory fees and charges associated with installing solar and storage technologies
Article VIII
The right for a timely and professional installation process
Article IX
The right for professional service should it arise at any time
Article X
The right for solar education with accurate information that assists in the investment decision-making process
Let us know your solar bill of rights below!
by Renu Energy | Jan 30, 2023 | Renu Blog, Renu Solar News
Renu’s Growth
Since 2010, Renu Energy Solutions has been providing solar installations, electric vehicle chargers, and energy storage units for residential and commercial properties. From its beginning, Renu has grown immensely. Director of Operations Hannah Elliot describes Renu’s beginnings as a 25-35 employee operation to now a 100+ employee operation covering North and South Carolina. Growth like what Renu experiences requires new ways of doing business. Zoho Analytics changed the way Renu carries out projects from sales all the way to installation.
Before Zoho Analytics
Prior to Zoho Analytics’ integration to Renu’s office, project details were kept in folders, notes were kept on paper, and employees memorized customer details. Once project bandwidth increased, traditional methods of data collecting were no longer capable of keeping up. Projects take different amounts of time to complete and are constantly at different stages from one another.
Zoho Analytics’ Automation
Jeff Aliotta, CSO, emphasizes the importance of understanding the company’s improvement. “We need to know if we are getting better or worse.”, Aliotta says. While using CRM and Zoho Projects helped keep track of data, measuring the business’ health was hard without more tools. John Sheldon, Director of New Business Capabilities, realized that these tools needed to be able to “talk” with one another and generate reports. Zoho Analytics pulls data from CRM and Zoho Projects and creates reports automatically; replacing the need to make reports manually.
Another Employee In The Office
Zoho Analytics produces reports by the minute, allowing operations to make decisions fast. As Renu Energy Solutions grows, so do the number of projects. With Zoho Analytics, Renu can take these projects head on with the confidence that the necessary information is provided. Sheldon describes Zoho Analytics as “another employee in the office” that is there to assist when needed. Renu Energy Solutions recommends using Zoho Analytics in any office no matter the industry.
To read Zoho’s Case Study with Renu Energy Solutions, click here!
