They say change is inevitable and it’s more predominant than ever for the solar industry. Where most of the construction industry and trades have developed over the better part of the 20th century, solar really took off in the 21st. What started out as niche and expensive now provides some states 20-30% of their energy needs and employs the most skilled workers in the energy sector. Solar installers and crews must be proficient with multiple skill sets to meet the needs of the trade.

At Sandbox+ Solar, we employ the best solar professionals in Northern Colorado to ensure each project we complete is perfected from the start so you can get the highest quality energy production. Whether you’re looking for commercial or residential solar panel installation solutions, our team is here to help design the right PV system tailored to your goals.

While we see many electricians, plumbers, and framers with over 20 years of experience, you’d be lucky to find many in the solar industry with generational wisdom to pass down. Our trade is growing into its formative years, finding itself through boom and bust that truly earns what many of us call the “solar-coaster”.

Although the solar industry has been through a lot already, solar adaptation isn’t as optional as it used to be. It is seemingly a mandatory trait with the United States and the rest of the world looking for cost effective energy resources to keep our infrastructure solid for the electrified future to come.

Since our solar company has been in the industry for a decade now, we have first hand experience in the tremendous technological advancements the industry has and continues to make. We have seen solar panels doubling in wattage, safety advancements in monitoring and shut down practices, to widespread battery adoption giving homeowners true ownership and management of their power. The industry prides itself on skilled solar installers staying up to date on the latest industry safety and local, state, and federal regulations to ensure our customers are getting long lasting products meeting their self-sufficiency needs.

As the need for electricity continues to grow at unprecedented rates, the need for reliable sources of power grows with it. Rooftop solar panel installations provide distributed power generation straight to your property, with widescale adaptation reducing the demand on the utilities.

PV systems are quickly becoming a foundational backbone across the country and emerging out of the simple alternative energy mindset. We aren’t just seeing more solar panels being installed. They are being completely overhauled for how we utilize, store, and trade energy sources that have become a major part of our daily lives.

As communities grow and spread out, so does the need for a localized power source, providing energy directly to your home through solar panels, and potentially to the local grid. This eliminates the need for electricity having to travel hundreds of miles down an expensive transmission line.

With the grid being more unstable due to the increasing number of homes, businesses, power plants, and even power hungry data centers to house the growing AI infrastructure, the prices of electricity are going to continue to rise. PV systems allow you to be independent from the grid and generate your own source of electricity to power your home or operations.

Solar panel installations offer a cost certainty compared to utilizing traditional electricity. Once your PV system is paid for, your energy is free! Although solar is a large upfront investment, it will quickly pay off over time without having to pay a monthly utility bill for your energy usage. Panels typically last from 25-30 years on your roof so you can have peace of mind and energy independence for years! Plus, if you opt for a home battery storage solution, you can save extra energy your panels are producing to ensure your property is safe from electricity shut downs.

Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) are the new reality during high-wind and fire-risk days here in Colorado. We’ve all been there, you want to make sure your home stays comfortable, keep your lights on, and prevent the food in your refrigerator from going back. With a PV system, you don’t have to worry about the shutdowns any longer!

Our solar installers in Northern Colorado have seen a major shift in the communities we serve to opt for solar energy production. The solar industry is growing fast, now more than ever, to ensure people are ready for the next wave of the electrifying future we are approaching.