Solar & Storage Blog
CES blogs about solar & storage news, O&M, and other company updates
From Insight to Action: How Solar Monitoring Data Drives Performance Improvements
When it comes to operating solar and battery systems, success is determined by how well your assets perform over time. That’s where monitoring and analysis step in. The right insights can help owners and operators move beyond simple performance tracking to take real,...
Why Top Developers Rely on Turnkey EPC Partners for Solar & Battery Projects
In a competitive renewable energy market, developers are under constant pressure to move projects from concept to commissioning faster, safer, and more predictably. Between shifting incentive deadlines, financing milestones, and interconnection timelines, every phase...
Fire Safety Month 2025: Building and Maintaining Safe Solar + Battery Systems
October is National Fire Safety Month, a reminder of how critical prevention and preparedness are across every stage of a project. For our Solar Operations + Maintenance (O+M) department and for our installation teams in the field, fire safety isn’t a seasonal focus....
The Power of Partnership: Why Businesses Choose Turnkey EPC Solar Solutions
For many organizations, renewable energy projects begin with a simple goal: lower costs and operate more sustainably. But between design, permits, equipment selection, and construction, solar and battery projects can quickly feel complex and overwhelming. That’s why...
Solar and Battery Construction Mastery
Turning Plans into Reality By investing in solar and battery systems, developers and business owners seek to leverage ROI, reliability, and risk management. That’s why construction, the final leg of a solar or energy storage project, is so critical. It’s where careful...
Continental Energy Solutions named as a 2025 Top Solar Contractor
Ranked #1 Across Key Markets in Illinois The solar industry set a new benchmark in 2024. According to Solar Power World, solar led the way in U.S. energy growth. It added more capacity to the grid than any other technology in over 20 years. Continental Energy...
Summer Solstice and Solar Drones: Why Now’s the Time to Inspect Your System
As the longest day of the year approaches, solar systems are entering their peak production season. But summer heat doesn’t just boost solar output. It can also reveal hidden issues that threaten system performance and efficiency. That’s why this is the ideal time to...
Solar Procurement: Securing the Best for Your Energy Projects
Solar Procurement: Securing the Best for Your Energy Projects In the world of renewable energy, the strength of a solar or battery storage project is only as good as the components that power it. While great design and expert installation are vital, it’s procurement...
Shining a Light on Leadership: Mitchell Heydenberk Featured in “Faces of Solar”
At Continental Energy Solutions, we believe that people power progress—especially when it comes to building a cleaner, more sustainable future. That’s why we’re proud to celebrate our very own Mitchell Heydenberk, Operations Manager, who was recently featured in the...