Homeowners often ask whether solar can be installed without drilling into the roof. The truth: not in California. Modern flashed mounts are engineered to protect your roof long-term, and a properly installed system will not cause leaks. Here’s what’s real, what’s hype, and how mounting actually works.

The solar supply chain is under pressure—shortages, tariffs, policy shifts. That’s why Viva Energy’s Geoff Kramer and Henry Macias are on the ground at RE+ in Las Vegas, locking in suppliers to keep Central Valley and Central Coast projects moving without delays.