Solar r.e.view Podcast

In today's evolving solar market, timing is everything. Strategic product holding and flexible delivery options help protect investments and reduce risk. The post Solar Tech Talk E29: Supporting Solar Projects Beyond Delivery appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.

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. The post PF! E24: Solar financing after 25D: What installers need to know for 2026 appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.

With the residential tax credit set to expire at the end of the year, things are changing fast in the solar industry. Here's what installers should do next. The post PF! E23: Post-OBBB: Selling solar without the tax credit appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.

To move the industry forward, repowering PV solar systems is now more important than ever before. Hear insights, tips, and tricks from the experts in this Solar Tech Talk episode! The post Solar Tech Talk E28: Repowering PV Solar w/ SMA America and American Solar & Roofing appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.

Join BayWa r.e. and American Roofing & Solar to unpack H.R. 1’s impacts—from tax credit changes to FEOC rules—and what it all means for your solar business. 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.

Zooming in on the concept of “repowering,” and how you can turn that into a profit center as a solar installer. The post PF! E22: Repowering as a Solar Installer Business Model appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.

Hear experts from BayWa r.e., Enphase, and Enstall dive even further into the complexities of the domestic content bonus adder and what it means for installers and contractors in 2025. The post Solar Tech Talk E26: Domestic Content Demystified (Part 2!) appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.

What will the solar market look like in 2025? Join BayWa r.e. and Chris Crowell as we cover topics like product oversupply, residential market expectations, the upcoming presidential administration's impact on solar, and more. The post PF! E20: Solar Business Outlook for 2025 appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.

Join BayWa r.e. as we sit down with Enphase and Enstall to break down the complexities of the domestic content bonus adder and what it means for installers and contractors. The post Solar Tech Talk E25: Domestic Content Demystified appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.

Solar Builder Editor-in-Chief Chris Crowell gets a crash course in third-party ownership (TPO) solar programs from BayWa r.e. Finance Program Manager Joshua Tinaglia. The post PF! E19: TPO Financing 101: Get started selling solar leases appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.

Recap and explore the conversations from RE+ 2024, including 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. The post PF! E18: Residential solar financing outlook post-RE+ appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.

In this episode of Solar Tech Talk, BayWa r.e. sits down with Fronius to discuss their GEN24 product line and how their new GEN24 PLUS software upgrade supports efficient design and customer satifaction. 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.

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. The post PF! E17: RE+ 2024 preview & questions to ask suppliers appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.

Have you been searching for a gathering of fellow Solar Pros across the nation that are committed to growing, innovating, optimizing and bettering not just their solar businesses, but the entire solar industry? The Business Leadership Summit may be your golden ticket. The post PF! E15: Solar Business Leadership Summit 2024 Takeaways appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.

In this episode of Solar Tech Talk, BayWa r.e. sits down with 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. 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.

California solar installers experienced a disastrous 2023 as soon as the NEM 3 rate changes took effect. Is there any way to Power Forward! in California? The post PF! E13: Surviving the NEM 3 California solar market appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.

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? BayWa r.e. and Solar Builder discuss what to expect in 2024. The post PF! E12: State of the solar market heading into 2024 appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.

On this episode of Solar Tech Talk, BayWa r.e.'s Aaron Bingham and Jason Burnett sit down with our friends at SPAN to discuss exciting new partnerships, their latest and greatest in products, and how their work can help you become a whole home electrification expert. 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.

Keep watching to learn all about the Qcells overall growth strategy, their efforts in the U.S. space and their navigation of retail energy rate plans. The post Special Sponsored Podcast: How Qcells and Chariot Energy are Creating New Opportunities With Deregulated Utilities in the U.S. appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.

In this podcast episode, BayWa r.e. and Solar Builder Magazine discuss the hottest trends and takeaways from this year's RE+, how to navigate module purchasing in 2024, and what is coming up the pipe for energy storage. The post Power Forward! E11: Key takeaways for solar installers at RE+ 2023 appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.

In this episode of Solar Tech Talk, co-hosts Jason Burnett and Aaron Bingham are joined by our colleagues at Qcells to talk about their energy storage line card and how their virtual power plant partnerships are bringing positive change to the industry. The post Solar Tech Talk E21: How Qcells is Creating More Opportunity for All Markets with Energy Storage and Virtual Power Plants appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.

After talking storage gains, storage wins, and NABCEP hits in the last few shows, co-hosts Jason Burnett and Aaron Bingham are back on the topic of racking. In this installment, we sit down with PanelClaw — a familiar and trusted name on our BayWa r.e. line card. The post Solar Tech Talk E20: Designing Simplified for Flat Roof Racking with PanelClaw Hardware and Software appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.

Aaron and Jason sit down with Shawn O’Brian, the President & CEO of NABCEP, to reminisce on highlights from the industry’s continuing education conference. The post Solar Tech Talk 19: NABCEP Recap: The Best Solar Event of the Year appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.

Energy storage is still hot, hot, hot — and Aaron and Jason introduce us to FranklinWH, the newest name in town in whole-home backup The post Solar Tech Talk E18: FranklinWH – Prefab Simplicity Reaps Resi Storage Wins appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.

Aaron and our new host, Jason, bring on guests from BayWa r.e. and Enphase to discuss 2023 policy effects on our industry and updates to IQ8 microinverters The post Solar Tech Talk E17: Solar Policy to Watch and Valuable Updates on Enphase IQ8 appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.

Aaron and Tiernay discuss new residential modules from JA Solar – their current (high!) availability and efficiency – and touch on the CA NEM 3 proposal coming mid-December. The post Solar Tech Talk E16: Solar Module Efficiency & Supply with JA Solar appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.

In this episode of Power Forward! with Solar Builder, David Dunlap, our VP of Product Strategy, dives into the policy changes in 2022 and what they mean for installers in 2023. The post Solar Policy Review: Look back on 2022 legislation and prepare for 2023 appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.

Aaron and Tiernay help unveil the newest ESS offering in the solar industry: Favorite household brand Duracell launches energy storage system with flexible install options The post Solar Tech Talk E15: All About Storage with Duracell Power Center appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.

BayWa r.e.’s VP of Strategy sits down with Solar Builder to discuss how solar business leaders can approach 2023 with a strategic plan in this new episode of Power Forward! The post Strategizing for 2023: How solar installers can develop their company strategy appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.

Tiernay and Aaron discuss impacts of the IRA legislation and how PVpallet’s new recycled shipping solution for solar modules is making the industry more sustainable. The post Solar Tech Talk E14: Pivotal Time for Solar: Inflation Reduction Act and PVpallet’s Sustainable Shipping Solution appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.

This month, Tiernay and Aaron hear stories about IronRidge’s history and current product offerings and discuss how California and Texas are addressing grid challenges. The post Solar Tech Talk E13: Deep Dive with IronRidge, Microgrids, Electrification appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.

Aaron and Tiernay discuss recent solar module tax developments and home resiliency using solar equipment with SolarEdge’s Snr. Director of Technical Marketing, Magnus Asbo. The post Solar Tech Talk E12: Module Tariff News & SolarEdge Optimization Options appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.

Conversations with SPAN about their smart panel and EV charging options and SimpliPhi Power about their experience at NABCEP. The post Solar Tech Talk Episode 11: Reflecting on the EnergySage Annual Report, Increasing Electrification and NABCEP 2022 appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.

Join Rachel Schapira as she talks to finance experts Robyn Kenkel (HHFR Enterprises) and Gregg Fisher (GoodLeap) on how contractors can position themselves for success in the residential solar financing market. The post Solar Financing Podcast: Common mistakes contractors make and what to do instead appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.

Learn all about PanelClaw with VP of Sales Paul Bitterolf The post Solar Tech Talk Episode 10: Meet PanelClaw, Industry News, & more NEM Battles appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.

Code changes, COVID, supply chain – there’s always something impacting a solar installation business. With our Power Forward! series, a collaboration with Solar Builder Magazine, we help solar contractors and EPCs understand the solar industry’s pressing issues, explore budding market trends and, well, power forward (!) to what comes next. The post Solar r.e.view Podcast and Solar Builder Join Forces to Power Forward! appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.

The post Solar Tech Talk Episode 9: AC-Coupled Storage with SMA & BYD, Enphase Energy appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.

The post Solar Tech Talk Episode 8, All About Modules with LG Electronics and Silfab appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.

In this in-depth, actionable conversation, Tom Miller talks with industry financing experts Gregg Fisher, Robyn Kenkel, and Rachel Schapira on what contractors need to know to make informed, intelligent financing decisions. The post Solar Financing Podcast: How Installers Can Best Work with Financiers and a Whole Lot More… appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.

Aaron and Kate sit down with Ryan Mayfield, Rebekah Hren, and NABCEP President Shawn O’Brien. The post Solar Tech Talk Episode 7, A NABCEP Lookahead appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.

Solar financing is a dynamic, rapidly shifting landscape. Whether you’re a residential installer or a commercial-focused EPC, see how you can find partners, financiers, plan great projects, and look ahead to 2022. The post BayWa r.e. Solar Town Hall — July 22: Commercial and Residential Financing (Episode 204) appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.

Kate and Aaron visit with Cameron Stewart from SolarEdge, and Adam Schroeder and Jeff McAndrew of Generac Power Systems. Plus, our “Tales from the Roof” returns! The post Solar Tech Talk, Episode 6: Diving into DC-Coupled Options for Residential Solar Storage appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.

What gets decided in California has broad implications for the rest of the United States. Our June 2021 industry roundtable explains why the Golden State is a policy battleground for our solar installation industry nationwide. The post BayWa r.e. Solar Town Hall — June 24: Your State Is a Solar Policy Battlefield (Episode 203) appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.

The LGBTQ+ solar professionals community is growing fast, and BayWa r.e. is here to support. Learn more about how to get involved. The post Solar Tech Talk Bonus Episode: Solar Pride Month 2021! appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.

Aaron and Kate visit with Jeff Spies of Planet Plan Sets, Louis Woofenden of Net Zero Solar, and Connor Morrison of Unirac to talk PV racking. Plus, another “Tales from the Roof” The post Solar Tech Talk, Episode 5: PV Racking Standards and Knowledge U.S. Contractors Need to Know appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.

Aaron and Kate visit with SEIA Working Group Vice Chair Jason Fisher and Blair Reynolds of SMA America to talk safety and compliance in solar system design. Plus, a new “Tales from the Roof” from STT listener! The post Solar Tech Talk, Episode 4: Demystifying Rapid Shutdown, from RSS and HCE to UL 3741 and the SunSpec Alliance appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.

Residential solar contractors curious about dipping into commercial projects can listen to our chat with Guillaume Casanova, our Director of Commercial Solutions. The post Commercial Solar Podcast: 2021 Q1 Check-In on Energy Storage Trends, Green Stocks, and the Solar Coaster appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.

We invited industry experts to talk federal policy and new developments, net energy metering in California and its implications, plus Kate shares a wild story from the early days of solar installation. The post Solar Tech Talk, Episode 3: Build Back Better for the Country, Net Energy Metering in States, and Other Movements in U.S. Rooftop Solar Policy appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.

Our Director of Residential Financing Rachel Schapira provides an intro on how contractors can best leverage solar financing products. The post Financing Podcast: Financing 101 for Your Solar Installation Business appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.

Residential solar contractors curious about dipping into commercial projects can listen to our chat with Guillaume Casanova, our Director of Commercial Solutions The post Commercial Solar Podcast: A View of the Market for Installers Exploring the Field appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.