Inside CPS America's Innovation Day: A Conversation with President Bryan Wagner | EP253

Check out CPS Product Innovation Day 2025: https://loom.ly/Ll19EVkToday on the Clean Power Hour, Tim Montague sits down with Bryan Wagner, President and GM of CPS America, the number one string inverter manufacturer in the US solar market. We discuss the company's upcoming Product Innovation Day event (April 2, 2025, in Dallas TX) and their unique approach to business in the solar industry. Wagner shares how CPS America has grown from a distributed generation (DG Solar) focus to becoming a major player across all solar market segments, from light commercial to utility-scale projects.The conversation delves into CPS's distinctive partnership-based business model, which has earned them remarkable customer loyalty comparable to Apple, the maker of the iPhone. Wagner discusses how the company has tripled in size over recent years while maintaining its commitment to customer service and innovation. He provides fascinating insights into their product development strategy, including new inverter launches and the mysterious upcoming CSPS service brand. [attend CPS Product Innovation Day, Apr 2, 2025, to find out more! https://loom.ly/Ll19EVk ]Listeners will gain a valuable understanding of CPS's corporate culture, their hiring and team-building approach, and how their annual Innovation Day event has evolved into a must-attend industry gathering. Whether you're a solar developer, EPC, asset owner, or industry professional, this episode offers unique perspectives on leadership, innovation, and relationship-building in the solar industry.Social Media HandlesBryan WagnerCPS AmericaCPS America Innovation Day Support the showConnect with Tim  Clean Power Hour  Clean Power Hour on YouTubeTim on TwitterTim on LinkedIn Email [email protected] Review Clean Power Hour on Apple PodcastsThe Clean Power Hour is produced by the Clean Power Consulting Group and created by Tim Montague. Contact us by email:  [email protected] sponsors who share our mission to speed the energy transition are invited to check out https://www.cleanpowerhour.com/support/The Clean Power Hour is brought to you by CPS America, maker of North America’s number one 3-phase string inverter, with over 6GW shipped in the US. With a focus on commercial and utility-scale solar and energy storage, the company partners with customers to provide unparalleled performance and service. The CPS America product lineup includes 3-phase string inverters from 25kW to 275kW, exceptional data communication and controls, and energy storage solutions designed for seamless integration with CPS America systems.  Learn more at www.chintpowersystems.com