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  • May 15 · 19 min

    PF! E25: Resetting the Solar Market in 2026

    Check out the recap from the show on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts: Discover how upcoming changes in solar tax credits could impact your investment decisions. Tune into Power Forward to gain insights from industry expert David Dunlap, BayWa r.e.’s VP of Product Strategy, on how you can navigate the evolving solar market landscape in 2026 and beyond. Highlights From This Podcast: 00:55 Where the solar market stands today 03:09 Biggest changes impacting the market in 2026 06:14 Understanding your options in this new landscape 09:42 Biggest challenges facing solar installers today 14:18 Reasons for hope in today’s solar market 15:53 How to take back control of your solar business SUBSCRIBE TO SOLAR BUILDER TALK TO THE BAYWA R.E. TEAM BayWa r.e. Solar Distribution supplies residential and commercial solar installers in the United States with quality solar + storage components, forecasting, business planning advice, and a community of experts. Visit www.solar-distribution.com to engage with our team, read our industry insights articles, and stream our Solar Tech Talk podcasts and recorded webinars on YouTube and Spotify. Follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook to stay connected. Ask us about our Financing Program and use our industry-leading Webstore to save time, get gear shipped, and get jobs done! Part of the BayWa r.e. Global family of renewable energy companies. The post PF! E25: Resetting the Solar Market in 2026 appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.

  • March 4 · 13 min· Video

    Solar Tech Talk E29: Supporting Solar Projects Beyond Delivery

    Check out the recap from the show on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts: Highlights From This Episode: In this episode of Solar Tech Talk, we sat down with Travis Walker, Director of Business Development at BayWa r.e., to discuss how flexibility and strategic inventory management play a critical role in today’s solar market. As project timelines shift and market conditions evolve, having the right support behind the scenes can make all the difference in keeping developments on track. Travis shares insight into how BayWa r.e. supports customers beyond supplying equipment. From holding products to aligning delivery with project readiness, this conversation highlights the value of partnership in powering solar projects forward. 0:52 – How does BayWa r.e. think about supporting customers beyond just selling product? 2:05 – What would you say makes our approach to holding and managing customer product different from other distributors? 5:03 – In what kinds of situations might a customer need us to hold product for them before it’s ready to ship? 6:33 – How does the ability to hold product help customers stay on track when projects are delayed or timelines shift? 8:00 – What kind of peace of mind does it give customers knowing their equipment is secured and accounted for, even if it’s not immediately deployed? 9:02 – How does this approach help customers manage risk during uncertain or changing market conditions? 10:30 – Can you share an example of how holding product has helped a customer navigate a challenging project timeline? 12:17 – Final thoughts Learn more about BayWa r.e.: https://solar-distribution-us.baywa-re.com/ CONTACT BAYWA R.E. BayWa r.e. Solar Distribution supplies residential and commercial solar installers in the United States with quality solar + storage components, forecasting, business planning advice, and a community of experts. Visit www.solar-distribution.com to engage with our team, read our industry insights articles, and stream our Solar Tech Talk podcasts and recorded webinars on YouTube and Spotify. Follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook to stay connected. Ask us about our Financing Program and use our industry-leading Webstore to save time, get gear shipped, and get jobs done! Part of the BayWa r.e. Global family of renewable energy companies. The post Solar Tech Talk E29: Supporting Solar Projects Beyond Delivery appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.

  • Oct 24, 2025 · 41 sec

    PF! E24: Solar financing after 25D: What installers need to know for 2026

    The U.S. residential solar market is preparing for significant change as the 25D tax credit phases out at the end of 2025. If you’re a solar installer preparing for 2026, this episode breaks down the financing shifts you need to understand — from TPO to loan structures — and how to evaluate your options in a volatile market. In this live Power Forward session, recorded on the PowerUp Live Stage at RE+ 2025, Chris Crowell of Solar Builder speaks with Josh Tinaglia, Finance Program Manager at BayWa r.e., to discuss what’s next for residential solar financing and how the industry can adapt to the shifting landscape. Special thanks to SunCast Media for partnering with us and producing this session. Topics include: What the 25D tax credit sunset means for installers and homeowners Why third-party ownership (TPO) will play a bigger role starting in 2026 Questions to ask your TPO providers The outlook for solar loans, dealer fees, and new finance products Prepaid leases and transferability of tax credits The uncertainty of FEOC rules and domestic content requirements The impact of cancelled programs like Solar for All and the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund Subscribe to Solar Builder Talk to Our Team BayWa r.e. Solar Distribution supplies residential and commercial solar installers in the United States with quality solar + storage components, forecasting, business planning advice, and a community of experts. Visit www.solar-distribution.com to engage with our team, read our industry insights articles, and stream our Solar Tech Talk podcasts and recorded webinars on YouTube and Spotify. Follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook to stay connected. Ask us about our Financing Program and use our industry-leading Webstore to save time, get gear shipped, and get jobs done! Part of the BayWa r.e. Global family of renewable energy companies. The post PF! E24: Solar financing after 25D: What installers need to know for 2026 appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.

  • Aug 7, 2025 · 25 min

    PF! E23: Post-OBBB: Selling solar without the tax credit

    The Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) is signed, as is the death warrant for the residential solar tax credit. On Power Forward, Solar Builder Editor-in-Chief Chris Crowell discusses what solar installers should do next with David Dunlap, VP of product strategy with BayWa r.e. Highlights From This Podcast: 0:36 – How to handle the Dec. 31, 2025, deadline for end of ITC 3:08 – What qualifies as a “project” to qualify for tax credit by Dec. 31. 5:40 – What should solar installers do now to prepare for life after ITC? 9:04 – Ways to change my sales approach (and pricing) with no tax credit. 13:26 – Is “diversification” strategy still viable without EV and other tax credits? 16:52 – The case for getting into commercial solar projects 21:07 – Final thoughts: Any silver linings to losing the tax credit? Subscribe to Solar Builder Talk to Our Team BayWa r.e. Solar Distribution supplies residential and commercial solar installers in the United States with quality solar + storage components, forecasting, business planning advice, and a community of experts. Visit www.solar-distribution.com to engage with our team, read our industry insights articles, and stream our Solar Tech Talk podcasts and recorded webinars on YouTube and Spotify. Follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook to stay connected. Ask us about our Financing Program and use our industry-leading Webstore to save time, get gear shipped, and get jobs done! Part of the BayWa r.e. Global family of renewable energy companies. The post PF! E23: Post-OBBB: Selling solar without the tax credit appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.

  • Aug 5, 2025 · 48 min· Video

    Solar Tech Talk E28: Repowering PV Solar w/ SMA America and American Solar & Roofing

    Check out the recap from the show on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts: Highlights From This Episode: As the solar industry matures and evolves, repowering aging systems is becoming more important and relevant every day. So, what does repowering look like from an installer and manufacturer perspective? In this Solar Tech Talk, we look at repowering from every angle with expert insights from David Dunlap, Vice President of Product Strategy of BayWa r.e., Joy Seitz, CEO of American Solar & Roofing, and Brandon Davis, Sales Director, Distribution of SMA America. 1:40 – What is repowering as a solar installer? 5:20 – Repowering as a business model for existing customers & orphaned PV systems 9:35 – Quoting repowering jobs – strategies & challenges 14:37 – The importance of repowering solar in 2025 and beyond 21:20 – How to approach repowering opportunities with effective communication & solutions 28:15 – Customer acquisition for repowering, opportunities and risk 34:50 – Doing the work: Having the right team to perform repowering jobs 42:15 – Final thoughts on the value of repowering Learn more about SMA America: https://www.sma-america.com/ Or American Solar & Roofing: https://www.americansolarandroofing.com/ Joy Seitz Owner & CEO, American Solar & Roofing Brandon Davis Director of Distribution Sales, SMA America Shop Inverter Solutions from SMA BayWa r.e. Solar Distribution supplies residential and commercial solar installers in the United States with quality solar + storage components, forecasting, business planning advice, and a community of experts. Visit www.solar-distribution.com to engage with our team, read our industry insights articles, and stream our Solar Tech Talk podcasts and recorded webinars on YouTube and Spotify. Follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook to stay connected. Ask us about our Financing Program and use our industry-leading Webstore to save time, get gear shipped, and get jobs done! Part of the BayWa r.e. Global family of renewable energy companies. The post Solar Tech Talk E28: Repowering PV Solar w/ SMA America and American Solar & Roofing appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.

  • Jul 16, 2025 · 1 hr 17 min

    Solar Tech Talk E27: Solar Industry Strategies Following H.R. 1 “One Big Beautiful Bill”

    Check out the recap from the show on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts: Highlights From This Episode: After months of anticipation, the “One Big Beautiful Bill” was officially signed into law on July 4th, 2025. In this podcast, David Dunlap, BayWa r.e. VP of Product Strategy, and Joy Seitz, CEO of American Roofing & Solar, discuss initial reactions to the bill and strategies moving forward with the new legislation in place. 0:00 – Intro 1:37 – Is this a setback for the solar industry? 4:45 – Installer advocacy experience leading up to the final bill 12:48 – How will the early elimination of 25D (Homeowner ITC) affect solar installers? 25:32 – Commercial tax credits, the value of leasing models and solar installations for businesses 35:50 – Foreign Entities of Concern (FEOC), Safe Harboring, and other considerations for C&I solar 48:36 – The state of clean energy manufacturing in the U.S. 1:01:00 – The immediate timeline of industry shifts 1:04:45 – Positioning solar beyond ROI & adding diverse offerings 1:15:15 – Final thoughts Note: This podcast was recorded on July 8th, 2025. Joy Seitz Owner & CEO American Solar & Roofing David Dunlap VP, Product Strategy BayWa r.e. Shop Domestic Content Products BayWa r.e. Solar Distribution supplies residential and commercial solar installers in the United States with quality solar + storage components, forecasting, business planning advice, and a community of experts. Visit www.solar-distribution.com to engage with our team, read our industry insights articles, and stream our Solar Tech Talk podcasts and recorded webinars on YouTube and Spotify. Follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook to stay connected. Ask us about our Financing Program and use our industry-leading Webstore to save time, get gear shipped, and get jobs done! Part of the BayWa r.e. Global family of renewable energy companies. The post Solar Tech Talk E27: Solar Industry Strategies Following H.R. 1 “One Big Beautiful Bill” appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.

  • Jun 16, 2025 · 24 min

    PF! E22: Repowering as a Solar Installer Business Model

    The residential solar market has changed, which means residential solar business models need to change too. Over the next few episodes of Power Forward! we’ll discuss some actionable strategies for restructuring your approach so that your solar installation business can be more resilient in the years ahead. To kick things off we’re zooming in on the concept of “repowering,” and how you can turn that into a profit center, with Travis Walker, Director of Business Development at BayWa r.e., and Corey Garrison, CEO of SouthFace Solar & Electric in Arizona. Highlights From This Podcast: 0:52 – What services should be offered by solar installer’s “service department” 3:32 – How to start pursuing solar repowering jobs 5:54 – How to sort a list of past customers for repowering potential 8:08 – The value of customer service agreements 9:01 – The economics of solar repowering: What’s my margin? 13:39 – Working with new (unhappy) customers with stranded systems 15:33 – Challenges or downsides to repowering jobs? 18:13 – Three ways to approach repowering as a line of business 22:16 – Hardware considerations when repowering. Subscribe to Solar Builder Talk to Our Team BayWa r.e. Solar Distribution supplies residential and commercial solar installers in the United States with quality solar + storage components, forecasting, business planning advice, and a community of experts. Visit www.solar-distribution.com to engage with our team, read our industry insights articles, and stream our Solar Tech Talk podcasts and recorded webinars on YouTube and Spotify. Follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook to stay connected. Ask us about our Financing Program and use our industry-leading Webstore to save time, get gear shipped, and get jobs done! Part of the BayWa r.e. Global family of renewable energy companies. The post PF! E22: Repowering as a Solar Installer Business Model appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.

  • Apr 23, 2025 · 1 hr 1 min

    Solar Tech Talk E26: Domestic Content Demystified (Part 2!)

    Check out the recap from the show on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts: Highlights From This Episode: The band is back together for a follow-up discussion surrounding 2025 Domestic Content Bonus Credit guidelines for PV solar projects in the United States. This podcast can be considered the sequel to our December 2024 episode (STT E25) and features David Dunlap, VP of Product Strategy of BayWa r.e. Solar Distribution, Corey Geiger, Chief Operating Officer of Enstall, and Eric Bergman, Sales Director C& I of Enphase. In this episode, you’ll learn: How market demand for Domestic Content products is changing How leading manufacturers are adjusting to the new guidelines And what installers should know about Domestic Content in 2025 Note: The information in this podcast is not tax, accounting, legal, or financial advice, and is intended for general informational purposes only. BayWa r.e., its employees, and the guests of this podcast do not hold any certifications or licenses related to tax advice and listeners are encouraged to consult a qualified advisor for specific legal or tax-related questions. Review the latest Domestic Content Guidance from the US Department of Treasury (as of April 29, 2025) here: U.S. Department of the Treasury Releases Guidance on Domestic Content Bonus for Clean Energy Credits | U.S. Department of the Treasury. Eric Bergman C&I Sales Director, North America Enphase Corey Geiger Chief Operating Officer Enstall Shop Domestic Content Products BayWa r.e. Solar Distribution supplies residential and commercial solar installers in the United States with quality solar + storage components, forecasting, business planning advice, and a community of experts. Visit www.solar-distribution.com to engage with our team, read our industry insights articles, and stream our Solar Tech Talk podcasts and recorded webinars on YouTube and Spotify. Follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook to stay connected. Ask us about our Financing Program and use our industry-leading Webstore to save time, get gear shipped, and get jobs done! Part of the BayWa r.e. Global family of renewable energy companies. The post Solar Tech Talk E26: Domestic Content Demystified (Part 2!) appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.

  • Jan 7, 2025 · 26 min

    PF! E20: Solar Business Outlook for 2025

    We close out 2024 and look ahead to solar business in 2025 the way we always do with David Dunlap, VP of product strategy with BayWa r.e. and Chris Crowell, Editor-in-Chief at Solar Builder Magazine. Highlights From This Podcast: 0:37 – Look back at key solar storylines from 2024 4:43 – Lasting takeaways from bankruptcies and financing shift? 7:17 – Expectations for residential solar market in 2025 13:21 – Product oversupply still an issue in 2025? 16:21 – How can/will the Trump administration change the IRA or ITC? 19:40 – Other tangible impacts on DG solar due to a change in administration? 20:58 – Final thoughts for solar installers in 2025 Subscribe to Solar Builder Talk to Our Team BayWa r.e. Solar Distribution supplies residential and commercial solar installers in the United States with quality solar + storage components, forecasting, business planning advice, and a community of experts. Visit www.solar-distribution.com to engage with our team, read our industry insights articles, and stream our Solar Tech Talk podcasts and recorded webinars on YouTube and Spotify. Follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook to stay connected. Ask us about our Financing Program and use our industry-leading Webstore to save time, get gear shipped, and get jobs done! Part of the BayWa r.e. Global family of renewable energy companies. The post PF! E20: Solar Business Outlook for 2025 appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.

  • Dec 12, 2024 · 1 hr 11 min

    Solar Tech Talk E25: Domestic Content Demystified

    Check out the recap from the show on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts: Highlights From This Episode: Learn the ins and outs of domestic content and what it means for your solar business from this comprehensive episode. Highly respected industry leaders Corey Geiger from Enstall US, Eric Bergman from Enphase, and David Dunlap from BayWa r.e. unpack the complexities of the IRA’s Domestic Content bonus adder. You will learn: What Domestic Content is and how this policy is reshaping the U.S. solar manufacturing landscape, from utility-scale to residential projects Who can claim these lucrative tax credits How these tax credits impact the supply chain What the domestic content bonus means for installers and end-users alike Don’t miss this power-packed episode that illuminates the future of American solar manufacturing and its ripple effects across the industry. Featuring: David Dunlap, VP of Strategy, BayWa r.e. Corey Geiger, COO, Enstall US Eric Bergman, C&I Sales Director, Enphase Energy Daniela Schwartzman, Marketing Relationships Manager, BayWa r.e. Eric Bergman C&I Sales Director, North America Enphase Corey Geiger Chief Operating Officer Enstall Shop Domestic Content Products BayWa r.e. Solar Distribution supplies residential and commercial solar installers in the United States with quality solar + storage components, forecasting, business planning advice, and a community of experts. Visit www.solar-distribution.com to engage with our team, read our industry insights articles, and stream our Solar Tech Talk podcasts and recorded webinars on YouTube and Spotify. Follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook to stay connected. Ask us about our Financing Program and use our industry-leading Webstore to save time, get gear shipped, and get jobs done! Part of the BayWa r.e. Global family of renewable energy companies. The post Solar Tech Talk E25: Domestic Content Demystified appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.

  • Dec 1, 2024 · length unknown· Video

    PF! E19: TPO Financing 101: Get started selling solar leases

    As we come into the last months of the year, the BayWa r.e. team sits down with Chris Crowell of Solar Builder again to talk about tools for solar installers. This episode in our PowerForward! series partnership focuses on financing options that support solar business growth. 0:35 – Why should I consider offering solar systems via leases – aka third-party ownership? 1:48 – Questions to ask of my business before offering TPO? 4:06 – Fundamental differences in leases vs loans, as a business model 5:49 – Is there more work on the front end? 7:08 – How do I evaluate TPO providers? Fine print to watch for? 11:01 – How does TPO change my cashflow? 12:58 – How does a lease deal change my O&M strategy? 14:24 – What if a TPO customer wants to add a battery? 16:47 – Examples of how financing can sink or save a business. Ready to Connect? Talk to Our Team See the Full PowerForward! Series PowerForward!: a Partnership between BayWa r.e. and Solar Builder We bring our industry expertise together to help solar installers build their businesses. Check out our Solar Tech Talk Series! Solar Tech Talk Podcast Series Product manager nerds by day, solar products podcast hosts by night – BayWa r.e. brings on leading industry experts to talk residential and commercial solar equipment, the latest solar news, and big ideas for our U.S. contractor community. BayWa r.e. Solar Distribution supplies residential and commercial solar installers in the United States with quality solar + storage components, forecasting, business planning advice, and a community of experts. Visit www.solar-distribution.com to engage with our team, read our industry insights articles, and stream our Solar Tech Talk podcasts and recorded webinars on YouTube and Spotify. Follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook to stay connected. Ask us about our Financing Program and use our industry-leading Webstore to save time, get gear shipped, and get jobs done! Part of the BayWa r.e. Global family of renewable energy companies. The post PF! E19: TPO Financing 101: Get started selling solar leases appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.

  • Nov 1, 2024 · 10 min· Video

    PF! E18: Residential solar financing outlook post-RE+

    Every few weeks, a member of the BayWa r.e. team sits down with Chris Crowell of Solar Builder in our PowerForward! series partnership. On this edition of Power Forward!, we’ll discuss conversations from RE+ 2024, the state of solar financing, why third-party ownership (TPO) is an important financing tool for solar installers, how the domestic content adder is being utilized, and how to judge loans vs. leases heading into 2025, with Joshua Tinaglia, finance program manager at BayWa r.e. 0:31 – Takeaways from RE+ 2024 conversations 2:05 – Outlook on TPO (leases) vs. loans now 3:27 – The role of a distributor in tracking domestic content 4:40 – Should I still offer TPO in 2025 with interest rates going down? 6:44 – Who actually benefits from the 10% domestic content adder? 8:41 – Explanation of Split-Pay, and how installers benefit Ready to Connect? Talk to Our Team See the Full PowerForward! Series PowerForward!: a Partnership between BayWa r.e. and Solar Builder We bring our industry expertise together to help solar installers build their businesses. Check out our Solar Tech Talk Series! Solar Tech Talk Podcast Series Product manager nerds by day, solar products podcast hosts by night – BayWa r.e. brings on leading industry experts to talk residential and commercial solar equipment, the latest solar news, and big ideas for our U.S. contractor community. BayWa r.e. Solar Distribution supplies residential and commercial solar installers in the United States with quality solar + storage components, forecasting, business planning advice, and a community of experts. Visit www.solar-distribution.com to engage with our team, read our industry insights articles, and stream our Solar Tech Talk podcasts and recorded webinars on YouTube and Spotify. Follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook to stay connected. Ask us about our Financing Program and use our industry-leading Webstore to save time, get gear shipped, and get jobs done! Part of the BayWa r.e. Global family of renewable energy companies. The post PF! E18: Residential solar financing outlook post-RE+ appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.

  • Oct 30, 2024 · 51 min

    Solar Tech Talk E24: Fronius GEN24 – Streamlining Solar Design and Install to Support Your Customers

    Check out the recap from the show on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts: Highlights From This Episode: Ready to learn how to make your projects easier and support your customers? In this episode of Solar Tech Talk, BayWa r.e. experts dive in with Fronius, a primary manufacturer of inverters for solar installers in the US. They cover: The Fronius GEN24 and GEN24 Plus inverters Fronius’ focus on quality and testing to build their products How installers are using the Fronius GEN24 to streamline their process and what they say about the product How installers can level up their system design and development using Fronius’ platforms Featuring: Summer Rain Ursomarso, Director of Marketing, BayWa r.e. Zachary Kirin, Product Manager, Fronius USA Want to learn more? Talk to a solar expert directly. Zachary Kirin Product Manager Fronius See Fronius Products See the GEN24 Product Sheet BayWa r.e. Solar Distribution supplies residential and commercial solar installers in the United States with quality solar + storage components, forecasting, business planning advice, and a community of experts. Visit www.solar-distribution.com to engage with our team, read our industry insights articles, and stream our Solar Tech Talk podcasts and recorded webinars on YouTube and Spotify. Follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook to stay connected. Ask us about our Financing Program and use our industry-leading Webstore to save time, get gear shipped, and get jobs done! Part of the BayWa r.e. Global family of renewable energy companies. The post Solar Tech Talk E24: Fronius GEN24 – Streamlining Solar Design and Install to Support Your Customers appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.

  • Oct 1, 2024 · 14 min· Video

    PF! E17: RE+ 2024 preview & questions to ask suppliers

    We’re taking stock of solar business in 2024 and previewing what’s happening at RE+ in Anaheim with BayWa r.e.’s Director of Business Development, Travis Walker and Chris Crowell, Editor-in-Chief at Solar Builder Magazine. 0:42 – What has hurt solar businesses the most in 2024? M1 payments 2:32 – Three healthy solar business practices in 2024. 7:27 – Questions to ask suppliers at RE+ 9:48 – How to evaluate loan and TPO providers at RE+ 12:10 – What else is going at RE+? Ready to Connect? Talk to Our Team See the Full PowerForward! Series PowerForward!: a Partnership between BayWa r.e. and Solar Builder We bring our industry expertise together to help solar installers build their businesses. Check out our Solar Tech Talk Series! Solar Tech Talk Podcast Series Product manager nerds by day, solar products podcast hosts by night – BayWa r.e. brings on leading industry experts to talk residential and commercial solar equipment, the latest solar news, and big ideas for our U.S. contractor community. BayWa r.e. Solar Distribution supplies residential and commercial solar installers in the United States with quality solar + storage components, forecasting, business planning advice, and a community of experts. Visit www.solar-distribution.com to engage with our team, read our industry insights articles, and stream our Solar Tech Talk podcasts and recorded webinars on YouTube and Spotify. Follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook to stay connected. Ask us about our Financing Program and use our industry-leading Webstore to save time, get gear shipped, and get jobs done! Part of the BayWa r.e. Global family of renewable energy companies. The post PF! E17: RE+ 2024 preview & questions to ask suppliers appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.

  • Aug 29, 2024 · length unknown· Video

    PF! E15: Solar Business Leadership Summit 2024 Takeaways

    Every few weeks, a member of the BayWa r.e. team sits down with Chris Crowell of Solar Builder in our PowerForward! series partnership. BayWa r.e. recently hosted top customers and solar industry experts at its Business Leadership Summit. Director of Marketing Summer Rain Ursomarso and VP of Sales Jason Liehr, joined Power Forward! to share takeaways from presentations, and what solar installers were saying on site. 0:30 – Overview of BayWa r.e. Business Leadership Summit (BLS) 3:08 – Mood of solar installers right now 4:35 – Installer testimonial from BLS 6:49 – Takeaways from Enphase Co-founder keynote speech 9:37 – Battling solar installer “untrustworthiness” 13:20 – Optimistic outlook for C&I solar 15:05 – What to get excited about in residential market 17:04 – Domestic content interest growing 17:56 – What’s in store for BLS 2025 Ready to Connect? Talk to Our Team See the Full PowerForward! Series PowerForward!: a Partnership between BayWa r.e. and Solar Builder We bring our industry expertise together to help solar installers build their businesses. Check out our Solar Tech Talk Series! Solar Tech Talk Podcast Series Product manager nerds by day, solar products podcast hosts by night – BayWa r.e. brings on leading industry experts to talk residential and commercial solar equipment, the latest solar news, and big ideas for our U.S. contractor community. BayWa r.e. Solar Distribution supplies residential and commercial solar installers in the United States with quality solar + storage components, forecasting, business planning advice, and a community of experts. Visit www.solar-distribution.com to engage with our team, read our industry insights articles, and stream our Solar Tech Talk podcasts and recorded webinars on YouTube and Spotify. Follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook to stay connected. Ask us about our Financing Program and use our industry-leading Webstore to save time, get gear shipped, and get jobs done! Part of the BayWa r.e. Global family of renewable energy companies. The post PF! E15: Solar Business Leadership Summit 2024 Takeaways appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.

  • May 3, 2024 · length unknown

    PF! E14 | Solar business takeaways from NABCEP 2024 CE

    Every few weeks, a member of the BayWa r.e. team sits down with Chris Crowell of Solar Builder in our PowerForward! series partnership. The NABCEP CE conference is a great education and networking event for solar installers. On this edition of Power Forward! Solar Builder Editor Chris Crowell discusses the most important takeaways for solar installers from the 2024 edition of the NABCEP CE event with Jordyn Dollarhide, communications and media manager with BayWa r.e. We discuss: 0:50 – Vibe of the industry heading into the event 1:56 – This year’s theme: Scaling your solar business 2:40 – Saying no to bad business, and focusing more on quality customers 5:32 – Example of ‘bad’ business 7:47 – Standout comments from sessions and our conversations 10:21 – Products that stood out 12:05 – Final thoughts from NABCEP 2024 Ready to Connect? Talk to Our Team See the Full PowerForward! Series PowerForward!: a Partnership between BayWa r.e. and Solar Builder We bring our industry expertise together to help solar installers build their businesses. Check out our Solar Tech Talk Series! Solar Tech Talk Podcast Series Product manager nerds by day, solar products podcast hosts by night – BayWa r.e. brings on leading industry experts to talk residential and commercial solar equipment, the latest solar news, and big ideas for our U.S. contractor community. BayWa r.e. Solar Distribution supplies residential and commercial solar installers in the United States with quality solar + storage components, forecasting, business planning advice, and a community of experts. Visit www.solar-distribution.com to engage with our team, read our industry insights articles, and stream our Solar Tech Talk podcasts and recorded webinars on YouTube and Spotify. Follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook to stay connected. Ask us about our Financing Program and use our industry-leading Webstore to save time, get gear shipped, and get jobs done! Part of the BayWa r.e. Global family of renewable energy companies. The post PF! E14 | Solar business takeaways from NABCEP 2024 CE appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.

  • Mar 25, 2024 · 51 min

    STT E23: Capture New Business and Stabilize Your Revenue Channels with Commercial Solar, EV Chargers and More with Enphase Energy!

    Check out the recap from the show on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts: Highlights From This Episode: Residential solar has been a staple of the solar industry but has seen large fluctuations in the most recent years. With these ebbs and flows, how can solar installers establish more stabilized profit margins and reduce overhead while capturing new business? In this episode of Solar Tech Talk, BayWa r.e. sits down with Anthony Yates and Oleg Popovsky of Enphase Energy to talk all things commercial solar, break-out and go-to-market strategies, tips and tricks for navigating commercial insurance and install safety, and so much more. In this episode, you can expect: Introduction to different commercial segments for your consideration Go-to-market strategies for implementing commercial solar into your business Insight into commercial insurance and safety policies from the perspective of a former underwriter Partnership opportunities with Enphase Energy and BayWa r.e. Oleg Popovsky Sr Director of Global Business Development, Enphase Energy Enphase Energy Anthony Yates Distribution Account Manager for Enphase Energy Enphase Energy Browse Enphase Now BayWa r.e. Solar Distribution supplies residential and commercial solar installers in the United States with quality solar + storage components, forecasting, business planning advice, and a community of experts. Visit www.solar-distribution.com to engage with our team, read our industry insights articles, and stream our Solar Tech Talk podcasts and recorded webinars on YouTube and Spotify. Follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook to stay connected. Ask us about our Financing Program and use our industry-leading Webstore to save time, get gear shipped, and get jobs done! Part of the BayWa r.e. Global family of renewable energy companies. The post STT E23: Capture New Business and Stabilize Your Revenue Channels with Commercial Solar, EV Chargers and More with Enphase Energy! appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.

  • Jan 23, 2024 · length unknown· Video

    PF! E13: Surviving the NEM 3 California solar market

    Every few weeks, a member of the BayWa r.e. team sits down with Chris Crowell of Solar Builder in our PowerForward! series partnership. California solar installers experienced a disastrous 2023 as soon as the NEM 3 rate changes took effect. The California Solar and Storage Association reports about an 80 percent drop in rooftop solar projects since April 2023. To make matters worse, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) closed out 2023 by approving further changes that impact the payback on battery exports. The CPUC also ended the self-consumption of solar for most virtual net metering projects. Is there any way to Power Forward! in California? We discuss with David Dunlap, VP of Product Strategy for the US, with BayWa r.e.: 1:04 – Summing up latest NEM 3 rule changes 2:18 – Scale of 1-10: How worried should solar installers be? 7:08 – Given the new California market, how can installers maintain profitability? 11:43 – What else can I do to diversify, and not totally rely on solar sales? 14:15 – Overview of Virtual NEM program changes: “This looks wrong” Ready to Connect? Talk to Our Team See the Full PowerForward! Series PowerForward!: a Partnership between BayWa r.e. and Solar Builder We bring our industry expertise together to help solar installers build their businesses. Check out our Solar Tech Talk Series! Solar Tech Talk Podcast Series Product manager nerds by day, solar products podcast hosts by night – BayWa r.e. brings on leading industry experts to talk residential and commercial solar equipment, the latest solar news, and big ideas for our U.S. contractor community. BayWa r.e. Solar Distribution supplies residential and commercial solar installers in the United States with quality solar + storage components, forecasting, business planning advice, and a community of experts. Visit www.solar-distribution.com to engage with our team, read our industry insights articles, and stream our Solar Tech Talk podcasts and recorded webinars on YouTube and Spotify. Follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook to stay connected. Ask us about our Financing Program and use our industry-leading Webstore to save time, get gear shipped, and get jobs done! Part of the BayWa r.e. Global family of renewable energy companies. The post PF! E13: Surviving the NEM 3 California solar market appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.

  • Dec 12, 2023 · length unknown· Video

    PF! E12: State of the solar market heading into 2024

    Every few weeks, a member of the BayWa r.e. team sits down with Chris Crowell of Solar Builder in our PowerForward! series partnership. What went wrong for the solar industry in 2023? Did anything go right? What can we expect in 2024 in terms of residential solar demand and solar panel supply? What should solar installers be cautious about? What opportunities should they seize? We discuss with David Dunlap, VP of Product Strategy at BayWa r.e.: 0:26 – What defined the year in solar in 2023? 2:26 – What did we miss in our 2023 projections this time last year? 4:05 – Update on UFLPA detentions / 2024 supply outlook 6:37 – Residential solar demand forecasts 9:19 – Questions solar installers should ask themselves right now 11:07 – New opportunities to keep an eye on? Electrification. 12:45 – How worried should California installers be right now? Ready to Connect? Talk to Our Team See the Full PowerForward! Series PowerForward!: a Partnership between BayWa r.e. and Solar Builder We bring our industry expertise together to help solar installers build their businesses. Check out our Solar Tech Talk Series! Solar Tech Talk Podcast Series Product manager nerds by day, solar products podcast hosts by night – BayWa r.e. brings on leading industry experts to talk residential and commercial solar equipment, the latest solar news, and big ideas for our U.S. contractor community. BayWa r.e. Solar Distribution supplies residential and commercial solar installers in the United States with quality solar + storage components, forecasting, business planning advice, and a community of experts. Visit www.solar-distribution.com to engage with our team, read our industry insights articles, and stream our Solar Tech Talk podcasts and recorded webinars on YouTube and Spotify. Follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook to stay connected. Ask us about our Financing Program and use our industry-leading Webstore to save time, get gear shipped, and get jobs done! Part of the BayWa r.e. Global family of renewable energy companies. The post PF! E12: State of the solar market heading into 2024 appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.

  • Nov 7, 2023 · 52 min

    Solar Tech Talk E22: Become a Whole Home Electrification Expert with SPAN Products and Partnerships

    Check out the recap from the show on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts: Highlights From This Episode: Introduction to SPAN and their goal of making solar installers whole-home electrification experts How SPAN’s training and partnership is helping create more business for solar installers across the U.S. Real-life accounts and experiences from a solar installer with SPAN products and training Resources for navigating state-specific rebates and policies New promotional pricing on SPAN products An exciting announcement and deep dive into SPAN’s new partnership with FranklinWH AND MORE! Genevieve LaPlace Regional Sales Manager, Energy SPAN Paul Krumrich Founder Greenway Solar Browse SPAN Now Browse FranklinWH Now BayWa r.e. Solar Distribution supplies residential and commercial solar installers in the United States with quality solar + storage components, forecasting, business planning advice, and a community of experts. Visit www.solar-distribution.com to engage with our team, read our industry insights articles, and stream our Solar Tech Talk podcasts and recorded webinars on YouTube and Spotify. Follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook to stay connected. Ask us about our Financing Program and use our industry-leading Webstore to save time, get gear shipped, and get jobs done! Part of the BayWa r.e. Global family of renewable energy companies. The post Solar Tech Talk E22: Become a Whole Home Electrification Expert with SPAN Products and Partnerships appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.

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