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 .
Mar 24, 2022•58 min
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 ....
Feb 16, 2022•14 min
The post Solar Tech Talk Episode 9: AC-Coupled Storage with SMA & BYD, Enphase Energy appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems .
Nov 18, 2021•59 min
The post Solar Tech Talk Episode 8, All About Modules with LG Electronics and Silfab appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems .
Oct 21, 2021
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 ....
Aug 17, 2021•46 min
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 .
Aug 04, 2021•31 min
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 ....
Jul 26, 2021•54 min
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 ....
Jun 22, 2021•1 hr 6 min
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 ....
Jun 17, 2021•54 min
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 .
Jun 01, 2021•20 min
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 ....
May 19, 2021•1 hr 6 min
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 ....
Apr 15, 2021•1 hr 2 min
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 ....
Mar 25, 2021•27 min
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 ....
Mar 12, 2021•59 min
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 ....
Mar 08, 2021•20 min
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 ....
Feb 23, 2021•27 min
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 ....
Feb 18, 2021•35 min
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 ....
Feb 18, 2021•48 min
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 ....
Feb 11, 2021•54 min
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 ....
Feb 09, 2021•56 min
In this episode we focus on batteries and storage – including BYD's B-Box residential battery, battery safety and testing requirements for manufacturers, and our new Storage Comparison chart summarizing relative performance numbers side-by-side. 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 ....
Feb 03, 2021•1 hr
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 ....
Jan 29, 2021•50 min
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 ....
Jan 21, 2021•17 min
Tom Miller delves into Russ’ approach to solar marketing and Generac’s marketing mix, its lead sharing program, and what’s ahead for the PWRCell product. The post Interview with Russ Minick, CMO of Generac appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems .
Jan 15, 2021•26 min
Get the latest insight on 2021 trends for home storage management, adoption of UL 9540 standards, and new directions in PV module sizes. Plus, we look at the brand-new RESU16H Prime battery storage from LG Energy Solution, and conclude with a thoughtful discussion on why recycling PV panels is an important challenge to be solved. The post Solar Tech Talk, Episode 1: All About the New LG RESU16H Prime Battery System appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems ....
Dec 17, 2020•49 min
In this #SolarTownHall, we talked with leaders from around our industry on growing equity and access to solar opportunities across the United States. The post Solar Town Hall – December 9: Working Together to Offer Solar in Every Community appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems ....
Dec 11, 2020•56 min
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 .
Nov 10, 2020•39 min
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 ....
Oct 22, 2020•53 min
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 .
Oct 14, 2020•17 min
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 ....
Sep 25, 2020•48 min