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Winning the Solar Soft Costs Battle With the Right Tool for the Job
The solar industry is experiencing rapid growth, but high "soft costs," such as permitting, financing, and customer acquisition, still account for 64% of installation expenses. These non-hardware costs pose a significant challenge to profitability. To reduce soft costs and scale efficiently, solar installers need integrated, real-time data solutions. The SolarSuccess platform, developed by Blu Banyan and NetSuite, addresses these issues by providing end-to-end visibility into accounting, project management, CRM, and inventory, helping installers manage their operations and boost profitability【105†source】.