Episode 30 | Panels, Powerwalls & Peak Rates: Where Residential Solar Is Headed Next Featuring David G. Schieren of Marcor Solar [Audio]

Solar is no longer just about panels on a roof. It is about performance, storage, expansion, and making the numbers work in a post-tax-credit market.   In this episode, I sit down with David G. Schieren, Solar Exchange Principal at Marcor Solar, to discuss where the solar industry is heading in 2026 and why battery storage is becoming one of the most important topics for homeowners on Long Island. We break down the shift following tax credits, the growing role of batteries, and why energy systems now have to deliver value not just to homeowners but to the grid itself. 🎙️🔋   We discuss why batteries are still widely misunderstood, including the fact that they can be installed without solar and still create real economic value. David explains how battery systems can help homeowners store energy at lower overnight rates, reduce purchases during peak pricing hours, and even earn money during grid events through local utility programs. The conversation also covers backup power, why batteries are becoming a serious alternative to generators, and how shifting household energy use is prompting many homeowners to rethink the size and function of their current systems.   We also get into one of the biggest opportunities in today’s market: reassessing existing solar systems. From second-generation homeowners and system expansions to inverter upgrades and independent diagnostics, this episode highlights why solar should be treated like a long-term asset that needs analysis, transparency, and the right strategy to keep performing.   Welcome to Episode 30 of Marcor Studios. Because the best energy decisions are the ones backed by facts, performance, and numbers.   Connect with us on social! 💬 Instagram | @MarcorConstruction 📲 Facebook | Marcor Construction 🎬 TikTok | Marcor Construction 🌐 Website | www.marcorny.com   💌 Want to collaborate or be a guest on the podcast? Email us at [email protected]   #Marcor #MarcorStudios #MarcorSolar #GinaFarese #DavidSchieren #SolarExchange #BatteryStorage #LongIslandSolar #EnergyStorage #SolarExpansion #SolarEducation #CleanEnergy #HomeEnergy #BackupPower #SolarIndustry