Sinclair Designs & Engineering LLC

05/08/2026

Solar racking is the lowest-cost line item on most DG projects.

It is also one of the most common reasons a project stalls.

Long lead times, imported components, slow engineering turnarounds, and missing parts on a remote job site. These are not edge cases. They are standard complaints across the DG solar market, and they all trace back to how racking suppliers are structured.

Kyle Sinclair, Co-founder and CEO of (SDE) Sinclair Designs & Engineering, came on the Clean Power Hour to explain why the structure is the problem and what a vertically integrated alternative looks like in practice.

SDE manufactures every component in-house from USA Prime Steel. They turn around commercial stamped drawings in 4 days. They hold a 95% delivery accuracy rating. And they produce 3 megawatts of ground-mount racking in a single 8-hour shift.

That combination exists because SDE built the engineering and manufacturing under one roof instead of subcontracting either one.

If your team has felt the pain of racking delays on a live project, this episode is worth 40 minutes of your time.

Save this for your next development call. Full episode: https://lnkd.in/g4yHccxx

05/06/2026

05/03/2026

Thank you for the kind words, Kathy.

With rising utility costs, solar gives you a solution you can count on. From first call to final install, we’re committed to making the process smooth, affordable, and worth it.

Join the growing number of homeowners saying goodbye to high electric bills.

Request a free estimate.
📞 (877) 606-9191
🌐 https://mid-americasolar.com/quote-request/

04/17/2026

We are still accepting applications for the 2026 spring round of Solar for Good grants now through May 4. You, too, can be part of the more than 300 nonprofits, schools, and houses of worship that have gone solar since 2017!

Learn more and apply—https://loom.ly/xQyDwEQ

04/15/2026

Democratic states are learning to automate permitting that can save homeowners thousands on “soft costs” for rooftop solar installations.

04/02/2026

The application period for the spring round of Solar for Good grants opens next week on Monday, April 6!

Interested in applying? Get started today by reviewing the process and requirements here—https://loom.ly/xQyDwEQ

03/27/2026

A successful solar project takes more than panels—it takes the right team behind it. At Mid-America Solar, we bring industry expertise, project management, and hands-on experience to every installation. From roof mounts and ground mounts to tracking systems and carports, our team handles the details so your system performs at its best.

Whether you're planning a commercial, agricultural, or custom solar project, we’re here to help every step of the way.

📞 (877) 606-9191
🌐 https://mid-americasolar.com

03/21/2026

We were absolutely thrilled to attend the NABCEP CE Conference this year in Milwaukee!

While electricians, PV designers, and structural engineers often pursue rigorous training and certifications, the sales side of our industry too frequently lags behind.

Education is essential across every role. When sales teams invest in real technical knowledge, everyone wins.

Cheers to NABCEP’s strict code of ethics and commitment to lifelong learning!

03/12/2026

https://youtu.be/vca6uxzgBsY?si=aeLMLZASJzgQzG2X

Off-grid commercial power plants are becoming a major trend in the solar market!

Businesses, farms, industries, and remote operations are ditching unreliable grids for complete energy independence—with battery storage for 24/7 reliability.

Market reports show the global off-grid solar sector growing rapidly (projected to hit billions in value with strong CAGRs), driven by falling costs, tech advances, and the push for decentralized, resilient power.

Shoutout to our awesome partners leading the charge: Practical Preppers LLC (the go-to for turnkey off-grid/hybrid solar installs, DIY guidance, and prepper-ready systems)
and Gain Solar Services they’re at the forefront, delivering custom solutions that keep businesses powered up. 😎