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 systems9:35 – Quoting repowering jobs – strategies & challenges14:37 – The importance of repowering solar in 2025 and beyond21:20 – How to approach repowering opportunities with effective communication & solutions28:15 – Customer acquisition for repowering, opportunities and risk 34:50 – Doing the work: Having the right team to perform repowering jobs42:15 – 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.