News Archive | Aurora Solar https://aurorasolar.com/news/ Mon, 26 Aug 2024 20:42:52 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 Aurora Solar Unveils HelioScope Similar Obstruction Detection Feature https://aurorasolar.com/news/aurora-solar-unveils-helioscope-similar-obstruction-detection-feature/ Tue, 27 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0000 https://aurorasolar.com/?post_type=news&p=13846 Revolutionizing Large-Scale C&I Solar Design with Cutting-Edge AI Integration August 27, 2024 – SAN FRANCISCO – Aurora Solar, the leading global platform for solar sales and design, today announced it will launch HelioScope Similar Obstruction Detection at RE+ in September. Built with Aurora Solar’s proprietary AI technology, HelioScope Similar Obstruction Detection streamlines the process of […]

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Revolutionizing Large-Scale C&I Solar Design with Cutting-Edge AI Integration

August 27, 2024 – SAN FRANCISCO – Aurora Solar, the leading global platform for solar sales and design, today announced it will launch HelioScope Similar Obstruction Detection at RE+ in September. Built with Aurora Solar’s proprietary AI technology, HelioScope Similar Obstruction Detection streamlines the process of identifying and creating “keepouts” — or areas where modules should not be placed, such as a skylight — for rooftop obstructions in commercial and industrial (C&I) solar projects.

As C&I solar projects get bigger and more complex, the challenge of managing numerous obstructions — everything from HVAC units to vents — has become increasingly daunting. Traditionally, finding and creating keepouts for these obstructions has been a time-consuming, manual task, extending design timelines and creating inefficiencies. HelioScope Similar Obstruction Detection addresses these challenges by drastically reducing the time required to locate and manage rooftop obstructions.

Features and Benefits: 

  • Increased Efficiency: As the first AI-based detection solution for large scale C&I solar projects, HelioScope Similar Obstruction Detection uses Aurora Solar’s proprietary AI technology to identify and create keepouts for similar obstructions in a fraction of the time. What typically takes 10-15 minutes to do manually can now be automated in just 10-15 seconds.
  • Accelerated Project Timelines: By automating detection and keepout creation processes, solar developers and Engineering, Procurement, and Construction companies (EPCs) can accelerate their design timelines, enabling them to focus on higher-value tasks and deliver more proposals.
  • Support for Larger Projects: While AI-based obstruction detection is not new to residential solar, its use in C&I solar has been limited to small rooftop projects. With the introduction of HelioScope Similar Obstruction Detection, C&I solar professionals will be able to confidently automate the accurate detection and creation of keepouts on even the largest rooftops systems.

Paul Grana, GM, HelioSope at Aurora Solar said, “By integrating Aurora’s state-of-the-art AI technology in HelioScope, we’re expanding our capabilities as the world’s most trusted solar software, providing a solution that speeds up the design process, and enhances the accuracy of preliminary designs.”

Visit us at Booth A59079 at RE+ to learn more about HelioScope Similar Obstruction Detection.

About Aurora Solar 

Aurora Solar is creating a future of solar for all. The company is putting the power of data and technology into the hands of every solar professional to make solar adoption simple and predictable. The cloud-based platform uses data, automation, and AI to streamline workflows and grow solar businesses faster. More than 7,000 of the industry’s top organizations rely on Aurora and over 20 million solar projects have been designed with the platform globally. The San Francisco-based company was: ranked on Inc’s 2024 Fast 5000, TIME’s 2024 Top U.S. GreenTech Companies; the only climate tech business named to the 2022 Forbes AI 50; listed on the 2022 Deloitte Fast 500; and, named to Solar Power World’s 2023 Top Solar Software & Monitoring Products. For more information, visit www.aurorasolar.com and follow on X @AuroraSolarInc.

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Karen DeVincent-Reinbold

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Aurora Solar Acquires Lyra to Simplify Solar Permitting https://aurorasolar.com/news/aurora-solar-acquires-lyra-to-simplify-solar-permitting/ Mon, 15 Jul 2024 16:06:58 +0000 https://aurorasolar.com/?post_type=news&p=13303 July 15, 2024 – SAN FRANCISCO – Aurora Solar, the leading platform for solar sales and design, today announced it acquired Lyra*, the leading provider of instant plan set packages. Lyra’s permit packaging software helps solar professionals automate, create, and export permit-ready design plans.

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July 15, 2024 – SAN FRANCISCOAurora Solar, the leading platform for solar sales and design, today announced it acquired Lyra*, the leading provider of instant plan set packages. Lyra’s permit packaging software helps solar professionals automate, create, and export permit-ready design plans.

The solar permitting process can be challenging for homeowners and installers alike. Complex regulations from Authority Having Jurisdictions (AHJs) and the solar industry’s heavy reliance on manual data entry contribute to significant delays — and ultimately costs — to solar installations. Integrating Lyra into the Aurora Solar platform will help alleviate these challenges by providing instant, permit-ready proposals, backed by Aurora’s industry-leading accuracy. The integration will empower solar installers to deliver projects faster, with lower costs, to enable more solar installations.

“Lyra’s advanced automation software for plan sets is the solution the solar industry needs to alleviate a key homeowner pain point — the often agonizing local permitting process – and cut down on wasted time and energy for solar professionals,” said Chris Hopper, CEO at Aurora Solar. “We’re proud to be the most trusted and accurate solar sales and design tool, with 80% of the top U.S. installers relying on our platform. Our intention is to be the market leader in U.S. residential plan set services and automation; the acquisition of Lyra significantly accelerates our ability to achieve this goal.”

See here to learn more about Lyra’s integration into the Aurora Solar platform.

About Aurora Solar 

Aurora Solar is creating a future of solar for all. The company is putting the power of data and technology into the hands of every solar professional to make solar adoption simple and predictable. The cloud-based platform uses data, automation, and AI to streamline workflows and grow solar businesses faster. More than 7,000 of the industry’s top organizations rely on Aurora and over 20 million solar projects have been designed with the platform globally. The San Francisco-based company was: ranked on TIME’s 2024 Top U.S. GreenTech Companies; the only climate tech business named to the 2022 Forbes AI 50; listed on the 2022 Deloitte Fast 500; and, named to Solar Power World’s 2023 Top Solar Software & Monitoring Products. For more information, visit www.aurorasolar.com and follow on X @AuroraSolarInc.

Contact

Karen DeVincent-Reinbold

PR & communications director

press@aurorasolar.com

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Aurora Solar Announces Whole Home Energy Management: Expanding Beyond Solar to Address Homeowners’ Electrification & Energy Needs https://aurorasolar.com/news/aurora-solar-announces-whole-home-energy-management/ Thu, 06 Jun 2024 14:00:00 +0000 https://aurorasolar.com/?post_type=news&p=13057 Aurora Solar powers the energy revolution with proposals for whole home electrification, energy efficiency, and solar-plus-storage proposals. June 6, 2024 – SAN FRANCISCO – Aurora Solar, the leading platform for solar sales and design, today unveiled new tools designed from the ground up to empower solar professionals to estimate a homeowner’s holistic electrification and energy […]

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Aurora Solar powers the energy revolution with proposals for whole home electrification, energy efficiency, and solar-plus-storage proposals.

June 6, 2024 – SAN FRANCISCOAurora Solar, the leading platform for solar sales and design, today unveiled new tools designed from the ground up to empower solar professionals to estimate a homeowner’s holistic electrification and energy needs. With unpredictable utility policies and rising electricity prices, Aurora’s new offerings help homeowners create an energy efficient home for years to come with a solar-plus-storage system built for their specific needs. Aurora’s new capabilities include:

  • Energy optimization: Add any electrical appliance or energy efficiency solution, like heat pumps, duct sealing, or EV charging, to a homeowner’s energy load profile for clean energy proposals
  • Storage retrofit proposals: Design proposals that add additional panels and/or storage to existing PV systems
  • Comprehensive storage modeling: Optimize bill savings and energy independence with storage modeling for backup, self-consumption, or energy arbitrage in Aurora 

According to Aurora Solar’s 2024 Solar Industry Snapshot, 10 percent of homeowners want to electrify their home before considering solar and 37 percent feel solar panels are more valuable when paired with whole-home electrification. That’s why this solution is essential for U.S. residential solar companies: it allows them to become trusted energy advisors by offering comprehensive clean energy proposals that increase credibility and deal value.

Based on Aurora Solar’s deep experience in serving the solar community, whole home energy tools plus Sales Mode simplifies buying and selling solar. Benefits include:

  • Differentiate proposals with holistic energy plans to advise homeowners on the best options for their energy needs
  • Design for a more resilient energy future with solar-paired or storage-only options to meet a homeowner’s planned energy needs
  • Build credibility using trustworthy proposals made with Aurora’s Sales Mode

“Aurora Solar is the industry’s leading solar partner, committed to the success of the solar community,” said Patrick Donahue, Chief Product Officer, Aurora Solar. “We understand the unique challenges solar professionals face when it comes to selling solar, as well as the confusion homeowners often have around electrifying their home and going solar. With Aurora’s new whole home energy tools, solar professionals and homeowners can partner to design a holistic clean energy solution, whether that means adding heat pumps, electric vehicles, more storage, or efficiency solutions as homeowners envision their electrified, resilient future home plans.”

Aurora’s set of whole home energy management features will be released throughout the summer; comprehensive storage modeling is available today. Schedule a personalized demo here.

About Aurora Solar 

Aurora Solar is creating a future of solar for all. The company is putting the power of data and technology into the hands of every solar professional to make solar adoption simple and predictable. The cloud-based platform uses data, automation, and AI to streamline workflows and grow solar businesses faster. More than 7,000 of the industry’s top organizations rely on Aurora and over 20 million solar projects have been designed with the platform globally. The San Francisco-based company was: ranked on TIME’s 2024 Top U.S. GreenTech Companies; the only climate tech business named to the 2022 Forbes AI 50; listed on the 2022 Deloitte Fast 500; and, named to Solar Power World’s 2023 Top Solar Software & Monitoring Products. For more information, visit www.aurorasolar.com and follow on X @AuroraSolarInc.

Contact

Karen DeVincent-Reinbold
PR & communications director
press@aurorasolar.com

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Aurora Solar Appoints Patrick Donahue as Chief Product Officer and Promotes Carina Brockl to Chief Revenue Officer https://aurorasolar.com/news/aurora-solar-appoints-patrick-donahue-as-chief-product-officer-and-promotes-carina-brockl-to-chief-revenue-officer/ Tue, 14 May 2024 13:18:20 +0000 https://aurorasolar.com/?post_type=news&p=12953 Senior leadership growth announced as company exceeds 20M project milestone May 14, 2024 – SAN FRANCISCO – Aurora Solar, the leading platform for solar sales and design, announces the appointment of Patrick Donahue as Chief Product Officer and the promotion of Carina Brockl to Chief Revenue Officer. With a strong background in technological innovation, underscored […]

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Senior leadership growth announced as company exceeds 20M project milestone

May 14, 2024 – SAN FRANCISCOAurora Solar, the leading platform for solar sales and design, announces the appointment of Patrick Donahue as Chief Product Officer and the promotion of Carina Brockl to Chief Revenue Officer. With a strong background in technological innovation, underscored by his time as Vice President of Product at Cloudflare, Donahue will lead Aurora Solar’s product strategy and development. He will work with cross-functional teams to define and execute Aurora Solar’s product vision to deliver a better solar experience for all. Brockl, who has been with Aurora Solar for three years, will expand on her existing leadership role within the organization to continue to lead sales, marketing, global partnerships, and international market growth as Chief Revenue Officer. 

“Aurora Solar was created to support the world’s transition to solar at scale,” said Christopher Hopper, Co-Founder and CEO at Aurora Solar. “With experts like Patrick and Carina at the helm of our executive leadership team, we are well positioned to embrace this fundamental market shift to drive sustainable industry growth.”

These additions to the executive team come on the heels of the company’s recent inclusion on TIME Magazine’s Top GreenTech Companies 2024 list and the launch of its second annual Solar Industry Snapshot. This report investigates early 2024 U.S. residential solar trends and how they will affect the industry. 

“The next phase of solar’s growth will be unlike anything we’ve seen before,” Donahue remarked. “I’m excited to join the industry’s leading solar sales and design software company, where I’ll be able to contribute to pioneering new innovations that will further expedite the adoption of solar.”

Aurora Solar recently achieved another milestone. Its platform, trusted by more than 7,000 solar installers around the world, has been used to generate 20 million solar project designs. More than 100,000 projects per week are now designed using Aurora Solar’s software.  

“Doubling from 10 million to 20 million projects designed in less than two years speaks to the impact the Aurora and HelioScope solutions have made on the solar industry,” added Brockl. “Last year we expanded into Germany, and we continue to be excited by the prospect of exploring new markets.”

To learn more about how Aurora Solar is creating a future of solar for all, visit the website here.

About Aurora Solar 

Aurora Solar is creating a future of solar for all. The company is putting the power of data and technology into the hands of every solar professional to make solar adoption simple and predictable. The cloud-based platform uses data, automation, and AI to streamline workflows and help solar businesses grow faster. More than 7,000 of the industry’s top organizations rely on Aurora and over 20 million solar projects have been designed with the platform globally. The San Francisco-based company was: ranked on TIME’s 2024 Top U.S. GreenTech Companies; the only climate tech business named to the 2022 Forbes AI 50; listed on the 2022 Deloitte Fast 500; and, named to Solar Power World’s 2023 Top Solar Software & Monitoring Products. For more information, visit www.aurorasolar.com and follow on X @AuroraSolarInc.

Contact

Karen DeVincent-Reinbold

PR & communications director

press@aurorasolar.com 

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Aurora Solar Welcomes Alex Honnold and Dr. Jesse Jenkins to Keynote Empower 2024 https://aurorasolar.com/news/aurora-solar-welcomes-alex-honnold-and-dr-jesse-jenkins-to-keynote-empower-2024/ Tue, 07 May 2024 13:00:00 +0000 https://aurorasolar.com/?post_type=news&p=12873 Empower, the premier virtual gathering for the solar community, is where solar professionals come together to explore the latest innovations, ideas, and technologies that help advance their business, career, and the industry as a whole. May 7, 2024 – SAN FRANCISCO – Aurora Solar, the leading platform for solar sales and design, today announced Alex […]

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Empower, the premier virtual gathering for the solar community, is where solar professionals come together to explore the latest innovations, ideas, and technologies that help advance their business, career, and the industry as a whole.

May 7, 2024 – SAN FRANCISCOAurora Solar, the leading platform for solar sales and design, today announced Alex Honnold and Dr. Jesse Jenkins as keynote speakers for its fifth annual virtual Empower event, June 5-6, 2024. Honnold will share how the solar community can help increase access to solar, while Jenkins will give an overview on the path to decarbonization and the challenges home and business owners face when going solar.

In addition to insights from Honnold and Jenkins, Empower 2024 offers two full days of learning, including a marquee panel, “Uniting Forces to Unlock the Electrification Movement” moderated by Ari Matusiak of Rewiring America, and featuring Donnel Baird of BlocPower, Nate Walkingshaw of Torus, Reynolds Holmes of GAF Energy, Riley Neugebauer of Namaste Solar, and Victoria Garcia Massimo of AirZone North America. Empower will also feature six additional sessions across various solar functions, covering both residential and commercial solar.

  • Empower is open to everyone and features dozens of solar experts as part of its speaker lineup.
  • Whether you’re a solar professional seeking to earn NABCEP CEUs, an industry advocate who is passionate about accelerating the clean energy future, or are involved in any other area of solar, Empower has something for you.
  • To learn more about Empower 2024, view the full agenda, and register for the event, visit https://aurorasolar.com/empower-2024.

About Aurora Solar Aurora Solar is creating a future of solar for all. The company is putting the power of data and technology into the hands of every solar professional to make solar adoption simple and predictable. The cloud-based platform uses data, automation, and AI to streamline workflows and grow solar businesses faster. More than 7,000 of the industry’s top organizations rely on Aurora and over 20 million solar projects have been designed with the platform globally. The San Francisco-based company was: ranked on TIME’s 2024 Top U.S. GreenTech Companies; the only climate tech business named to the 2022 Forbes AI 50; listed on the 2022 Deloitte Fast 500; and, named to Solar Power World’s 2023 Top Solar Software & Monitoring Products. For more information, visit www.aurorasolar.com and follow on X @AuroraSolarInc.

Contact

Karen DeVincent-Reinbold
PR & communications director
press@aurorasolar.com

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Aurora Solar’s 2nd Annual Residential Solar Trends Report Finds Homeowners Want Solar, But Trust in the Industry Declined https://aurorasolar.com/news/aurora-solars-2nd-annual-residential-solar-trends-report-finds-homeowners-want-solar-but-trust-in-the-industry-declined/ Tue, 26 Mar 2024 16:11:19 +0000 https://aurorasolar.com/?post_type=news&p=11936 March 26, 2024 – SAN FRANCISCO – Aurora Solar, the leading platform for solar sales and design, today announced its second annual “Solar Industry Snapshot.” This report examines early 2024 U.S. residential solar trends through three unique data sources: Aurora’s solar projects database of more than nine million projects over the past two years; a […]

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March 26, 2024 – SAN FRANCISCOAurora Solar, the leading platform for solar sales and design, today announced its second annual “Solar Industry Snapshot.” This report examines early 2024 U.S. residential solar trends through three unique data sources: Aurora’s solar projects database of more than nine million projects over the past two years; a survey of 1,000 U.S. homeowners about their solar adoption behaviors and motivations; and, a survey of 500 U.S. solar professionals on the state of the industry.

Key findings include:

Interest in solar is high, but homeowners are stuck in the planning stage 

  • More than half of homeowners said they believe solar is a good investment. However, 75% of homeowners who do not have solar (but are interested) said overall system and installation costs are a big concern.
  • Notably, 15% of homeowners said they were paying for their PV system through a leasing program. In the current high-interest rate environment, we anticipate this percentage will increase as demand for leasing goes up. Education around third-party ownership could open doors for homeowners and installers to move out of the “interest stage.”

Homeowner trust has declined, but hope remains in the power of education

  • In 2023, 22% of homeowners said they were unable to find a trustworthy solar company. In 2024, the numbers doubled: 44% of respondents said it is hard to determine which solar companies are trustworthy. 
  • Solar professionals backed this up — by far, the main problem they face in 2024 is homeowners being reluctant to commit to quotes (38%). It’s more important than ever for solar sales professionals to educate homeowners.

Homeowners find solar more valuable when paired with storage and other energy efficiency products 

  • Only 10% of homeowners had battery storage, and they overwhelmingly did not understand net energy metering (only 16% were familiar with the term). We expect these numbers to increase in future years as net metering policies are examined across the U.S. and electricity rates continue to rise.
  • In fact, nearly three-quarters of solar professionals reported seeing increased interest in energy storage plus solar. Moreover, 38% of homeowners felt solar panels are more valuable when paired with whole home electrification.

For all of the insights from the Aurora Solar Industry Snapshot: Early 2024 U.S. Residential Trends, see here.

About Aurora Solar 

Aurora Solar is creating a future of solar for all. The company is putting the power of data and technology into the hands of every solar professional to make solar adoption simple and predictable. The cloud-based platform uses data, automation, and AI to streamline workflows and grow solar businesses faster. More than 7,000 of the industry’s top organizations rely on Aurora and 20 million solar projects have been designed with the platform globally. The San Francisco-based company was: ranked on TIME’s 2024 Top U.S. GreenTech Companies; the only climate tech business named to the 2022 Forbes AI 50; listed on the 2022 Deloitte Fast 500; and, named to Solar Power World’s 2023 Top Solar Software & Monitoring Products. For more information, visit www.aurorasolar.com and follow on X @AuroraSolarInc.

Contact

Karen DeVincent-Reinbold

PR & communications director

press@aurorasolar.com

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Aurora Solar and EagleView Partner to Drive the Solar Industry Forward https://aurorasolar.com/news/aurora-solar-and-eagleview-partner-to-drive-the-solar-industry-forward/ Tue, 05 Mar 2024 14:00:00 +0000 https://aurorasolar.com/?post_type=news&p=11757 Integration unites best-in-class geospatial technology with the industry’s leading solar platform SAN FRANCISCO, CA AND ROCHESTER, NY — March 5, 2024 — Aurora Solar, the leading platform for solar sales and design, today announced its alliance with EagleView, the renowned provider of aerial imagery, geospatial software, and analytics. Through this technology-first partnership, Aurora Solar and […]

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Integration unites best-in-class geospatial technology with the industry’s leading solar platform

SAN FRANCISCO, CA AND ROCHESTER, NY — March 5, 2024 — Aurora Solar, the leading platform for solar sales and design, today announced its alliance with EagleView, the renowned provider of aerial imagery, geospatial software, and analytics. Through this technology-first partnership, Aurora Solar and EagleView are combining 30 years of engineering excellence to build best-in-class solar solutions.

This integration will empower solar professionals to prospect, plan, and validate solar projects with the highest accuracy possible. EagleView’s high resolution aerial imagery, validated 3D roof models, and industry-leading structure measurements provide an additional layer of accuracy when selling and designing PV systems in Aurora — all without requiring physical site visits.

Aurora customers will be able to use EagleView solutions to:

  • Access even better high resolution imagery: With best-in-class aerial photography reaching sub-one inch resolution, Aurora with EagleView encompasses over 94 percent of the U.S. population with 70 times more detail than satellite imagery.
  • Leverage high precision 3D roof models: An additional layer of accuracy in roof models — provided to customers as a service — will improve remote solar design outcomes. As a result, Aurora customers will see more installable projects, reduced costs, and less delays associated with redesigns, renegotiations, and shifting timelines.
  • Provide proposals and designs that build trust: Designers in Aurora have the best tools to get the job done — including EagleView’s imagery and property data — improving the overall homeowner experience and creating better outcomes for solar professionals.

“As solar continues its unprecedented global growth, Aurora Solar continues to invest in the industry’s most trusted platform for selling, designing, and delivering solar projects,” said Carina Brockl, CRO at Aurora Solar. “We’re delighted our groundbreaking partnership with EagleView will deliver new benefits to our customers as we double down on our commitment to design accuracy.”

“Joining Aurora’s industry-leading solar capabilities with EagleView’s powerful property intelligence and analytics provides solar installers with an all-encompassing design and sales solution that drives results,” said Peter Cleveland, VP of Solar, EagleView. “The industry needs these tools now more than ever, and we are looking forward to building a better experience for solar professionals as well as homeowners.” 

To learn more about how Aurora Solar and EagleView are providing greater accuracy and better data for the solar industry, see here and register here for Aurora Solar’s Sunrise 2024 Demo Day.

About Aurora Solar 
Aurora Solar is creating a future of solar for all. The company is putting the power of data and technology into the hands of every solar professional to make solar adoption simple and predictable. The cloud-based platform uses data, automation, and AI to streamline workflows and grow solar businesses faster. More than 7,000 of the industry’s top organizations rely on Aurora and nearly 20 million solar projects have been designed with the platform globally. The San Francisco-based company was: ranked on TIME’s 2024 Top U.S. GreenTech Companies; the only climate tech business named to the 2022 Forbes AI 50; listed on the 2022 Deloitte Fast 500; and, named to Solar Power World’s 2023 Top Solar Software & Monitoring Products. For more information, visit www.aurorasolar.com and follow on X @AuroraSolarInc.

About EagleView
EagleView is a leader in geospatial technology, providing solutions that transform the way our customers work. EagleView has the largest geospatial data and imagery library ever assembled, encompassing 94 percent of the U.S. population. EagleView’s unique technology portfolio comprises more than 300 patents, enabling it to offer highly differentiated software, imagery, and analytics products for multiple industries.

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Aurora Solar Welcomes Jigar Shah, U.S. Department of Energy Loan Programs Office Director and Bernadette Del Chiaro, Executive Director at California Solar & Storage Association to Keynote Empower 2023 https://aurorasolar.com/news/aurora-solar-welcomes-jigar-shah-u-s-department-of-energy-loan-programs-office-director-and-bernadette-del-chiaro-executive-director-at-california-solar-storage-association-to-keynote-empower-202/ Wed, 19 Jul 2023 16:00:00 +0000 https://aurorasolar.com/?post_type=news&p=9757 Empower, the premier virtual gathering for the solar installation community, is where solar professionals come together to explore the latest innovations, ideas, and technologies that help advance their business, career, and the solar industry as a whole. July 19, 2023 – SAN FRANCISCO – Aurora Solar, the leading cloud-based platform for solar sales and design, […]

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Empower, the premier virtual gathering for the solar installation community, is where solar professionals come together to explore the latest innovations, ideas, and technologies that help advance their business, career, and the solar industry as a whole.

July 19, 2023 – SAN FRANCISCOAurora Solar, the leading cloud-based platform for solar sales and design, today announced Jigar Shah and Bernadette Del Chiaro as keynote speakers for its fourth annual Empower event. Shah and Del Chiaro will share how the solar community can best manage complexity and change during challenging economic events and turn it into an opportunity, as well as an outlook on California’s solar and storage market post-NEM 3.0, respectively. 

“With the challenging market conditions facing the solar industry today, staying agile and adaptive will be critical for success in 2023,” said Christopher Hopper, co-founder and CEO, Aurora Solar. “That’s why we’re thrilled to welcome Jigar Shah and Bernadette Del Chiaro as Empower 2023 keynote speakers to break down how installers across residential and commercial solar can best demonstrate the value in trends like electrification and storage — aided by digital transformation — while we collectively manage the current economic and legislative climate.” 

In addition to talks from Shah and Del Chiaro, Empower 2023 offers a full day of learning across functions:

Design, Operations, and Engineering

  • Participate in Aurora and HelioScope workshops
  • Learn actionable strategies for using tech to improve workflows and operations
  • See how automation can make large-scale projects more efficient

Sales and Marketing

  • Boost sales and marketing with techniques from experienced solar marketers
  • Discover how to attach storage to every sale
  • Explore the latest in solar sales technology, from lead generation to closing

Leadership and Management

  • Find out how solar leaders are navigating the latest bumps in the “solar coaster”
  • Learn the ins and outs of the IRA, NEM 3.0, and other policy changes — and how they affect solar installation businesses
  • Discover how digital transformation is driving the future of the solar industry

Empower is open for anyone to attend and features dozens of solar experts as part of its speaker lineup. From solar professionals seeking to earn NABCEP CEUs to industry advocates who are passionate about accelerating the clean energy future, Empower offers something for everyone. To learn more about Empower 2023, view the full agenda, and register for the event, visit https://aurorasolar.com/empower-2023#agenda.

About Aurora Solar 
Aurora is creating a future of solar for all. The company is putting the power of data and technology into the hands of every solar professional to make solar adoption simple and predictable. The cloud-based platform uses data, automation, and AI to streamline workflows and grow solar businesses faster. More than 7,000 of the industry’s top organizations rely on Aurora and over 10 million solar projects have been designed with the platform globally. The San Francisco-based company was the only climate tech business named to the 2022 Forbes AI 50, was listed on the 2022 Deloitte Fast 500, and voted the best solar software by Solar Power World in 2021. For more information, visit www.aurorasolar.com and follow on Twitter @AuroraSolarInc.

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Karen DeVincent-Reinbold
PR & communications director
press@aurorasolar.com

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Aurora Solar Appoints Matthew Idema as New President and Chief Operating Officer https://aurorasolar.com/news/aurora-solar-appoints-matthew-idema-as-new-president-and-chief-operating-officer/ Tue, 06 Jun 2023 16:00:00 +0000 https://aurorasolar.com/?post_type=news&p=9044 Former VP of Meta brings more than two decades of global go-to-market and operations experience to the executive leadership team SAN FRANCISCO, CA — June 6, 2023 — Aurora Solar, the leading cloud-based platform for solar sales and design, announces the appointment of Matthew Idema to President and Chief Operating Officer. In this role, Idema […]

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Former VP of Meta brings more than two decades of global go-to-market and operations experience to the executive leadership team

SAN FRANCISCO, CA — June 6, 2023 — Aurora Solar, the leading cloud-based platform for solar sales and design, announces the appointment of Matthew Idema to President and Chief Operating Officer. In this role, Idema will lead Aurora Solar’s global go-to-market and business operations functions including sales, customer success, marketing, business development, program management, and data analytics.

“Throughout my career, I’ve been fortunate to lead businesses that have created meaningful value on a global scale. There is no question that Aurora Solar is on this path as well,” said Idema. “I am thrilled to be joining the team building the software that will power the solar industry to create a future of solar for all.”

Idema has extensive and wide-ranging experience with global companies going through high growth periods. Most recently, he led all aspects of go-to-market efforts for B2B messaging across Meta platforms including WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook Messenger. Prior to Meta, he was Chief Operating Officer of WhatsApp where he built and led all go- to- market functions, business product teams and operations and helped grow the user base to 2 billion.

“Our team and Matthew shared a vision for this role: we were all looking for someone who could help shape the business, the culture, and invest in our people,” said Christopher Hopper, Co-Founder and CEO at Aurora Solar. “Matthew is a people-first leader with a management style that aligns closely with Aurora Solar’s core values. We are excited to welcome him to the team and help make our shared mission of creating a future of solar for all a reality.”

To learn more about how Aurora Solar is creating a future of solar for all, visit the website here.

About Aurora Solar 

Aurora is creating a future of solar for all. The company is putting the power of data and technology into the hands of every solar professional to make solar adoption simple and predictable. The cloud-based platform uses data, automation, and AI to streamline workflows and grow solar businesses faster. More than 7,000 of the industry’s top organizations rely on Aurora and over 10 million solar projects have been designed with the platform globally. The San Francisco-based company was the only climate tech business named to the 2022 Forbes AI 50, was listed on the 2022 Deloitte Fast 500, and voted the best solar software by Solar Power World in 2021. For more information, visit www.aurorasolar.com and follow on Twitter @AuroraSolarInc.

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Karen DeVincent-Reinbold

PR & communications director

press@aurorasolar.com

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Aurora Solar Announces Expansion of Operations in Germany to Accelerate Solar Adoption https://aurorasolar.com/news/aurora-solar-announces-expansion-of-operations-in-germany-to-accelerate-solar-adoption/ Wed, 31 May 2023 13:00:00 +0000 https://aurorasolar.com/?post_type=news&p=8931 May 31, 2023 – SAN FRANCISCO  Aurora Solar, the leading cloud-based platform for solar sales and design, announced its expansion into Germany to empower solar organizations to streamline operations and accelerate growth. Aurora sees significant opportunity to support the growing number of German solar installers who are in need of digital solutions and automation. The […]

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May 31, 2023 – SAN FRANCISCO  Aurora Solar, the leading cloud-based platform for solar sales and design, announced its expansion into Germany to empower solar organizations to streamline operations and accelerate growth. Aurora sees significant opportunity to support the growing number of German solar installers who are in need of digital solutions and automation. The company is establishing operations in Germany and the DACH region with dedicated Sales, Marketing, Customer Support teams. Powering upwards of 100,000 solar projects every week, top US solar organizations — including 90 percent of the top 100 US residential solar installers — count on Aurora to accelerate solar sales cycles using the power of technology and automation.

“Aurora enables solar businesses to create highly accurate residential solar designs without having to visit the site, ultimately accelerating the sales process and empowering installers to scale operations. With demand for solar growing in Europe, we are confident our German expansion will help further our mission to create a future of solar for all,” said Christopher Hopper, co-founder and CEO. “This launch is incredibly exciting for our team; our platform will help advance the adoption of renewable energy in Germany.”

Expanding Market Leadership to Europe
Building on an already strong foundation, Aurora Solar is proud to:

  • Support over 7,000 of the solar industry’s most successful organizations to help tackle climate change; 
  • Leverage its powerful software alongside its customers to avoid over 60 million tons of CO2 since inception; and,
  • Be recognized on the 2022 Deloitte Fast 500 as well as the 2022 Forbes AI 50, and listed as one of the 2022 Best Remote Companies to Work For by Built In.

To learn more about Aurora in Germany, please visit: http://aurorasolar.com/de/

About Aurora Solar 

Aurora is creating a future of solar for all. The company is putting the power of data and technology into the hands of every solar professional to make solar adoption simple and predictable. The cloud-based platform uses data, automation, and AI to streamline workflows and grow solar businesses faster. More than 7,000 of the industry’s top organizations rely on Aurora and over 10 million solar projects have been designed with the platform globally. The San Francisco-based company was the only climate tech business named to the 2022 Forbes AI 50, was listed on the 2022 Deloitte Fast 500, and voted the best solar software by Solar Power World in 2021. For more information, visit www.aurorasolar.com and follow on Twitter @AuroraSolarInc.

Contact

Karen DeVincent-Reinbold

PR & communications director

press@aurorasolar.com

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