How we helped Ethical Energy triple their solar installations with SolarSuccess
The Challenge
Ethical Energy, a solar company in Pennsylvania, were growing fast. They had recently shifted from being a sales-focused business to a fully integrated company handling sales, installation, and service.
This change made their operations more complicated, and their six separate systems—QuickBooks, Google Sheets, Monday.com, and others—weren’t working well together.
These issues caused:
- Wasted Time: Employees had to manually enter data in multiple places, leading to errors.
- Limited Growth: The company had to hire more people to keep up, which wasn’t sustainable.
- Poor Oversight: Leaders couldn’t see all the data they needed to make good decisions quickly.
To handle their rapid growth and improve efficiency, Ethical Energy needed one reliable system to run their operations smoothly.
The Solution
Ethical Energy partnered with us to implement SolarSuccess, the Enterprise Resource Planning software designed for solar companies. SolarSuccess replaced their six tools with one, streamlining their operations and making growth more manageable.
Here’s what SolarSuccess provided:
- One Unified System: It combined all their tools into a single platform.
- Custom Solutions: The software was tailored to match how Ethical Energy works.
- Training Support: Blu Banyan gave staff training to make sure everyone could use the system easily.
- Instant Insights: Leaders got real-time updates on finances, inventory, and project progress.
- Reliable Help: Blu Banyan’s team provided fast support, solving issues within one business day.
Frank Himes, Ethical Energy’s COO and CFO, called it “the easiest software transition I’ve ever experienced”.
The Results
Switching to SolarSuccess made a big difference for Ethical Energy:
- More Projects, Same Staff
The company tripled its project output without hiring extra staff, thanks to more efficient workflows. - Lower Costs
By bringing some tasks in-house and cutting down on errors, they saved money. - Better Financial Tracking
Leaders could now see real-time data and make smarter decisions about the company’s future. - Prepared for Growth
With SolarSuccess, the company can handle future expansion without worrying about outgrowing their systems. - Happier Employees
Easier processes and clear training made work smoother for everyone.
Key Stats
- 3x Growth: Projects tripled without adding more staff.
- 1 Day Support: Questions were solved in less than a day.
- 6 systems to 1: Ethical Energy now uses just two main tools instead of six.
With SolarSuccess, Ethical Energy solved its growing pains, tripled its output, and set itself up for a strong future. Blu Banyan made the transition smooth, easy, and effective, proving that the right tools can transform a business.
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