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\"solar_power_logo.jpg\"Solar Power World<\/em> (SPW<\/em>) is a brand of WTWH Media LLC<\/a>, headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio. We are the leading online and print resource for news and information regarding solar installation, development and technology. Since 2011, SPW<\/em> has helped solar contractors \u2014 including installers, developers and EPCs in all markets \u2014 grow their businesses and do their jobs better.<\/p>\n

Solar Power World<\/em> produces weekly e-newsletters, bimonthly print issues, regular webinars, podcasts, videos and social media. We have the largest engaged online audience of any solar industry magazine. The SPW<\/em> staff has won numerous ASBPEs (awards from the Association of Business Publishing Editors) for design and editorial content. Solar Power World<\/em> publishes the annual Top Solar Contractors list, the most recognized listing of solar companies in the United States.<\/p>\n

The Solar Power World<\/em> mission is to help U.S. solar PV contractors, installers, EPCs and developers grow their businesses and do their jobs better, starting today.<\/p>\n

What does Solar Power World<\/em> cover?<\/strong><\/p>\n

SPW<\/em> covers all aspects of developing and installing solar PV across the United States, including technology developments relevant to our contractor\/installer-based audience. The publication also turns an eye to its readership, often featuring solar contractors and installers, especially in the Top Solar Contractors issue. SPW<\/em> shares content that will help solar contractors and installers grow successful businesses.<\/p>\n

Does Solar Power World<\/em> accept vendor-submitted contributions?<\/strong><\/p>\n

SPW<\/em> accepts contributed articles, as long as they are relevant to our contractor\/installer-based audience. Please reach out to an editor before submitting an article to ensure an editorial partnership would be beneficial. We do not promote vendor-specific sales pitches; look over our features section<\/a> for appropriate tone.<\/p>\n

Where will an accepted article be published?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Articles will always be published online. It will then be shared via social media and often through weekly e-newsletters. An editor may also elect to run an article in the bi-monthly print issue. What gets “printed” is decided via a combination of known factors: available space, issue content focus, working relationships, web success, artwork and timelines.<\/p>\n

What are article requirements for Solar Power World<\/em>?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Solar Power World<\/em> mission statement is to “help solar contractors and developers grow their businesses and do their jobs better, starting today.”<\/p>\n

That statement applied to editorial content means our articles are:<\/p>\n