BayWa r.e. Solar Systems

Saying no to bad business is crucial for solar installers. BayWa r.e. and Solar Builder talk best business practices to help speed up quality growth in today's market. The post PF! E14 | Solar business takeaways from NABCEP 2024 CE 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.

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 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.

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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, how can you find partners, financiers, plan great projects, looking 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.

Each show, our trusted Product Managers Aaron Bingham and Kate Collardson share residential and commercial solar equipment news, deep dives, and big ideas for our U.S. contractor community. 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.

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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.

In this installment of Culture Chronicles, we discuss how equitable and supportive family leave policies afford your employees precious family time — without sacrificing business momentum. The post Culture Chronicles: Better Family Leave Policies for Solar Employee Wellbeing appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.

Research Analyst Bryan White of Wood Mackenzie Power & Renewables stops by for a podcast chat with Rachel Schapira and Tom Miller The post A Residential Solar Financing Chat: Navigating Current Trends and Options for Installer Success appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.

As a solar contractor, when should you consider getting outside help for sales origination? Our expert roundtable weighs in on the pitfalls and positives on working with sales channel partners. The post Solar Town Hall — February 24: To Originate or Not? Working with Outside Sales Organizations (Episode 202) appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.

Our own Guillaume Casanova invited reps from SolarEdge, JA Solar, and Unirac to showcase their exciting product developments for the U.S. commercial solar market. The post Webinar Recap: What’s in Store for Commercial Solar in 2021 — PV, Inverters, and Racking appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.

Each show, our trusted Product Managers Aaron Bingham and Kate Collardson share residential and commercial solar equipment news, deep dives, and big ideas for our U.S. contractor community. The post Solar Tech Talk, Episode 2: BYD’s B-Box Benefits; The Science of Battery Safety and Testing; Our New Storage Comparison Doc appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.

We gathered industry leaders to discuss what to expect in 2021 for customer engagement, labor and supply chain, and the business climate for our solar installation industry. The post Solar Town Hall – January 27: Looking Ahead at 2021 (Episode 201) appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.

We talk with our Head of Supplier Relations Daniel Marino and our VP of Operations David Dunlap. The post Executive Roundtable: Global Supply Chain Delays and #BuildBackBetter Implications for U.S. Residential and Commercial Solar Installers appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.

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You know them as our trusted Product Managers. Now Kate Collardson and Aaron Bingham are also the hosts of a new show! Stream the premiere episode of BayWa r.e. Solar Systems’ newest industry insights series for our contractor community. The post Solar Tech Talk, Episode 1: All About the New LG RESU16H Prime Battery System appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.

In this #SolarTownHall, we talk with solar leaders from around the industry about their action plans for 2021 and beyond. The post Solar Town Hall – December 9: Working Together to Offer Solar in Every Community appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.

Whether you're in solar sales, leadership, marketing, or own a solar business, we make a lot of assumptions about what solar consumers want. Are we right? The post What’s Inside the Mind of the Solar Consumer – Follow-up appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.

Do solar customers truly make rational decisions? Let’s explore the behaviors, emotions, and values that truly drive homeowners to commit to solar — and to their installer! The post Solar Town Hall – October 21: Inside the Mind of the Solar Consumer appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.

The Ecolibrium acquisition, C&I opportunities, the greatness of New Mexico, and more in our latest podcast. The post A Sit-Down with Unirac CEO Peter Lorenz appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.

How can solar contractors specializing in C&I projects finish strong for 2020 and strategically prepare themselves for the new calendar year? The post Solar Town Hall – September 23: Q4 and Beyond: A Look into the Future of Commercial PV & Storage appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.

BayWa r.e. Director of Residential Financing Rachel Schapira talks dealer fees and what contractors should look for when selecting a solar finance partner. The post A Residential Financing Chat appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.

National and local electrical codes may pose frustrations during design and inspection, but solar contractors can take leadership to ensure both innovation and safety stay apace in our rapidly evolving industry. The post Solar Town Hall – August 26: Codes, Compliance, and the Solar Contractor appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.

In adapting to digitization, solar contractors face a fractured offerings of generic software tools. But new efforts in solar-specific software are changing the playing field. The post Solar Town Hall – July 15: The Software Stack of the Modern Solar Business appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.

The former director of DOE Solar Energy Technologies Office and NREL, advisor to Sandia Labs, on self-reliance in solar, providing solar to low-income communities, disaggregation, the modern grid, and more. The post A Chat with Dr. Charlie Gay appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.