BayWa r.e. Solar Systems: Recent Episodes
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Every few weeks, a member of the BayWa r.e. team sits down with Chris Crowell of Solar Builder in our PowerForward! series partnership.
The NABCEP CE conference is a great education and networking event for solar installers. On this edition of Power Forward! Solar Builder Editor Chris Crowell discusses the most important takeaways for solar installers from the 2024 edition of the NABCEP CE event with Jordyn Dollarhide, communications and media manager with BayWa r.e. We discuss:
- 0:50 – Vibe of the industry heading into the event
1:56 – This year’s theme: Scaling your solar business
2:40 – Saying no to bad business, and focusing more on quality customers
5:32 – Example of ‘bad’ business
7:47 – Standout comments from sessions and our conversations
10:21 – Products that stood out
12:05 – Final thoughts from NABCEP 2024 Ready to Connect?Talk to Our TeamSee the Full PowerForward! SeriesPowerForward!: a Partnership between BayWa r.e. and Solar BuilderWe bring our industry expertise together to help solar installers build their businesses.
Check out our Solar Tech Talk Series!Solar Tech Talk Podcast SeriesProduct manager nerds by day, solar products podcast hosts by night – BayWa r.e. brings on leading industry experts to talk residential and commercial solar equipment, the latest solar news, and big ideas for our U.S. contractor community.
BayWa r.e. Solar Systems LLC 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 read our industry insights articles and stream our Solar Tech Talk and Solar Town Hall podcasts on YouTube and Spotify. Follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook to stay connected. Ask us about our Split Pay 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.
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Your Guide to Tesla ProductsOne of the leading energy management brands on the market, the Tesla Powerwall line card can be a huge asset to level up any solar installation business and bring even more value to your customers.Watch the video and scroll down to learn more about Tesla’s products through BayWa r.e.Schedule Free consultationI'm Ready to BuyPartnershipBayWa r.e. ensures you have the Tesla products you need, exactly when you need them. This eliminates the need for you to manage your own inventory, saving you time and money.SupportExpect expert help from our knowledgeable staff when you need it. BayWa r.e. ensures product solutions and capabilities remain aligned with your business needs and the way you are selling to your homeowners.Convenient OrderingBayWa r.e.’s user-friendly webstore helps you place orders, access account information, and even pay your bills anytime, anywhere. You can also see realtime warehouse inventory and create product lists, quotes, and order products – all from the click of a button!Ready to Get Started?We think we can streamline your order process and make acquiring Tesla products easier than ever. Click the button below to schedule a free consultation with our team to discuss your Tesla needs and your procurement process.Schedule a Free ConsultationTesla PowerwallWith easy installation and a stackable design for low-cost system expansion, Powerwall complements a variety of home styles and solar systems. The compact, all-in-one construction features versatile mounting options for indoor or outdoor spaces.In partnership with Tesla, BayWa r.e. has helped numerous customers navigate the Certified Installer onboarding process to purchase Tesla products from us. BayWa r.e.’s team has a deep understanding of the process and strong relationships with our Tesla support team.Tesla InverterThe Tesla Inverter was built with the same Powerwall technology, resulting in exceptional efficiency and proven reliability for solar installers. The Tesla Inverter receives over-the-air updates and offers monitoring via Wi-Fi, Ethernet and cellular connectivity for multiple options at the home site. On top of these benefits, the Tesla Inverter has native integration with Tesla products, such as the Tesla app, Powerwall, Wall Connector and more.With so many great benefits for homeowners and solar installers alike, the opportunities for repeat business is endlessExplore Tesla Products:Tesla Powerwall 3Powerwall 3 features an integrated solar inverter and supports larger system sizes. It can be installed with new solar, added to existing solar or installed on its own, without solar.
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Tesla InverterTesla Solar Inverter offers improved aesthetics, reliability and native integration with the Tesla ecosystem for both Solar Roof and solar panel systems. It’s ease of installation helps cut down service times for installation crews and seamless integration between the Powerwall product and the Tesla Inverter.
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Tesla Powerwall +Powerwall+ has two separate inverters, one for battery and one for solar, that are optimized to work together. Its integrated design and streamlined installation allow for simple connection to any home, and improved surge power capability brings whole home backup in a smaller package. Smart system controls enable owners to customize system behavior to suit their renewable energy needs.
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Tesla Powerwall 2Tesla Powerwall 2 is a fully-integrated AC battery system for residential or light commercial use. Its rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack provides energy storage for solar self-consumption, time-based control, and backup.
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We help solar installers streamline their order processes and make acquiring Tesla products easier than ever. Fill out the form below to schedule a free consultation with our team so we can discuss your Tesla needs and show you how to use our industry-leading webstore to make your order process more efficient.Schedule a free consultation: Email Address * Business Phone * First Name * Last Name * Company * The post Your Guide to Tesla Energy appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.
Check out the recap from the show on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts:Highlights From This Episode:Residential solar has been a staple of the solar industry but has seen large fluctuations in the most recent years. With these ebbs and flows, how can solar installers establish more stabilized profit margins and reduce overhead while capturing new business?In this episode of Solar Tech Talk, BayWa r.e. sits down with Anthony Yates and Oleg Popovsky of 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.In this episode, you can expect:* Introduction to different commercial segments for your consideration * Go-to-market strategies for implementing commercial solar into your business * Insight into commercial insurance and safety policies from the perspective of a former underwriter * Partnership opportunities with Enphase Energy and BayWa r.e. Oleg PopovskySr Director of Global Business Development, Enphase Energy
Enphase Energy
Anthony YatesDistribution Account Manager for Enphase Energy
Enphase Energy
Browse Enphase NowBayWa r.e. Solar Systems LLC 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 read our industry insights articles and stream our Solar Tech Talk and Solar Town Hall podcasts on YouTube and Spotify. Follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook to stay connected. Ask us about our Split Pay 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.
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Every few weeks, a member of the BayWa r.e. team sits down with Chris Crowell of Solar Builder in our PowerForward! series partnership.
California solar installers experienced a disastrous 2023 as soon as the NEM 3 rate changes took effect. The California Solar and Storage Association reports about an 80 percent drop in rooftop solar projects since April 2023. To make matters worse, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) closed out 2023 by approving further changes that impact the payback on battery exports. The CPUC also ended the self-consumption of solar for most virtual net metering projects. Is there any way to Power Forward! in California? We discuss with David Dunlap, VP of Product Strategy for the US, with BayWa r.e.:
- 1:04 – Summing up latest NEM 3 rule changes 2:18 – Scale of 1-10: How worried should solar installers be?
- 7:08 – Given the new California market, how can installers maintain profitability?
- 11:43 – What else can I do to diversify, and not totally rely on solar sales?
- 14:15 – Overview of Virtual NEM program changes: “This looks wrong” Ready to Connect?Talk to Our TeamSee the Full PowerForward! SeriesPowerForward!: a Partnership between BayWa r.e. and Solar BuilderWe bring our industry expertise together to help solar installers build their businesses.
Check out our Solar Tech Talk Series!Solar Tech Talk Podcast SeriesProduct manager nerds by day, solar products podcast hosts by night – BayWa r.e. brings on leading industry experts to talk residential and commercial solar equipment, the latest solar news, and big ideas for our U.S. contractor community.
BayWa r.e. Solar Systems LLC 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 read our industry insights articles and stream our Solar Tech Talk and Solar Town Hall podcasts on YouTube and Spotify. Follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook to stay connected. Ask us about our Split Pay 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.
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SANTA FE, NM, January 10, 2024 – Today, BayWa r.e. announced Ken Lima as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of BayWa r.e.’s U.S. Solar Distribution business, effective January 8, 2024. Lima brings over a decade of experience in the renewable energy industry, having previously held leadership positions at Soligent, Tesla, and SolarCity. He succeeds Jodi White, the former CEO and co-founder of the company, and is committed to upholding the company’s customer-centric culture.
“Jodi has played an integral role at BayWa r.e. Solar Distribution for 16 years, including her role as a co-founder of the U.S. distribution business and her most recent position as our CEO, making significant contributions to our culture, leadership, and operational foundation. We extend our gratitude for her exceptional dedication,” said Daniel Marino, Director of Solar Trade for the Americas.
“We eagerly welcome Ken as our new CEO for the U.S. distribution business. With his extensive industry experience leading and growing renewable energy businesses, we look forward to Ken accelerating our growth and strengthening our customer and vendor partnerships, ensuring ongoing success.”
Lima’s strategic approach aligns with BayWa r.e.’s commitment to being an industry leader in support of its customers and partners across the USA. His insights and expertise are expected to guide the company toward a future characterized by innovation and growth.
“We eagerly welcome Ken as our new CEO for the U.S. distribution business. With his extensive industry experience leading and growing renewable energy businesses, we look forward to Ken accelerating our growth and strengthening our customer and vendor partnerships, ensuring ongoing success.”
– Daniel Marino, Director of Solar Trade for the Americas
“Throughout my time in the renewable energy industry, I have observed BayWa r.e.’s commitment to driving positive change within the industry,” said Ken Lima, CEO at BayWa r.e. Solar Systems LLC. “I am honored to be part of the BayWa r.e. team, and I am excited to contribute to our ongoing efforts to advance the renewable energy industry, benefiting our customers, partners, and employees.”
White will transition into an advisory role to support Ken Lima through the end of March, ensuring a seamless leadership change. After dedicating her career to the solar industry for 20 years, Jodi is now planning a sabbatical year filled with new adventures and travel.
“Over the past two decades, I’ve had the privilege of witnessing the industry transform into a successful means of powering homes — a rewarding journey filled with valuable connections and growth,” said Jodi White, former CEO and co-founder at BayWa r.e. Solar Systems LLC. “I am excited to watch the company’s continued success under Ken’s leadership.”
Leveraging over 25 years of experience in the photovoltaic market and collaboration with installers worldwide, BayWa r.e.’s solar distribution business has earned a reputation as a trusted industry leader. The company excels in high-quality products and availability, logistics expertise, technical training, customer support, online services, and partner services.
For the full press release, visit our full announcement on PRNewswire.
About BayWa r.e.At BayWa r.e. we r.e.think energy — how it is produced, stored and can be best used to enable the global renewable energy transition that is essential to the future of our planet. We are a leading global developer, service supplier, distributor and solutions provider and have brought over 4.5 GW of energy online and manage over 10 GW of assets. We are also an Independent Power Producer with an expanding energy trading business. BayWa r.e. works with businesses worldwide to provide tailored renewable solutions. Operating 100% carbon neutral, we are also committed to our own sustainability journey. Our shareholders are BayWa AG, a $28.5 billion global business, and Energy Infrastructure Partners, a leader in energy infrastructure investment. BayWa r.e. Solar Systems LLC is a leading U.S. distributor of top-tier solar and energy storage components and systems. For more information, visit http://solar-distribution.com.
BayWa r.e. Solar Systems LLC 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 read our industry insights articles and stream our Solar Tech Talk and Solar Town Hall podcasts on YouTube and Spotify. Follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook to stay connected. Ask us about our Split Pay 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.
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Every few weeks, a member of the BayWa r.e. team sits down with Chris Crowell of Solar Builder in our PowerForward! series partnership.
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? What should solar installers be cautious about? What opportunities should they seize? We discuss with David Dunlap, VP of Product Strategy at BayWa r.e.:
- 0:26 – What defined the year in solar in 2023?
- 2:26 – What did we miss in our 2023 projections this time last year?
- 4:05 – Update on UFLPA detentions / 2024 supply outlook
- 6:37 – Residential solar demand forecasts
- 9:19 – Questions solar installers should ask themselves right now
- 11:07 – New opportunities to keep an eye on? Electrification.
- 12:45 – How worried should California installers be right now? Ready to Connect?Talk to Our TeamSee the Full PowerForward! SeriesPowerForward!: a Partnership between BayWa r.e. and Solar BuilderWe bring our industry expertise together to help solar installers build their businesses.
Check out our Solar Tech Talk Series!Solar Tech Talk Podcast SeriesProduct manager nerds by day, solar products podcast hosts by night – BayWa r.e. brings on leading industry experts to talk residential and commercial solar equipment, the latest solar news, and big ideas for our U.S. contractor community.
BayWa r.e. Solar Systems LLC 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 read our industry insights articles and stream our Solar Tech Talk and Solar Town Hall podcasts on YouTube and Spotify. Follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook to stay connected. Ask us about our Split Pay 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.
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Check out the recap from the show on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts:Highlights From This Episode:* Introduction to SPAN and their goal of making solar installers whole-home electrification experts * How SPAN’s training and partnership is helping create more business for solar installers across the U.S. * Real-life accounts and experiences from a solar installer with SPAN products and training * Resources for navigating state-specific rebates and policies * New promotional pricing on SPAN products * An exciting announcement and deep dive into SPAN’s new partnership with FranklinWH * AND MORE! Genevieve LaPlaceRegional Sales Manager, Energy
SPAN
Paul KrumrichFounder
Greenway Solar
Browse SPAN NowBrowse FranklinWH NowBayWa r.e. Solar Systems LLC 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 read our industry insights articles and stream our Solar Tech Talk and Solar Town Hall podcasts on YouTube and Spotify. Follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook to stay connected. Ask us about our Split Pay 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.
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Check out the recap from the show on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts:Highlights From This Episode:In this special podcast episode, BayWa r.e.’s VP of Product Strategy David Dunlap sits down with David Chang of Qcells and Tim Richmond of Chariot Energy to discuss the future of Qcells, growth in the United States and the navigation of deregulated utilities in the Texas market.
In this episode, you can expect to learn:
- The strategy and vision behind Qcells, including their focus on growing manufacturing in the U.S. market
- How Qcells is creating more job opportunities in the U.S.
- Navigation of retail energy rates in markets such as Texas, and the future of deregulated utilities
- How these retail energy rate plans affect homeowners and solar installers alike David ChangSenior Director, Head of Sales
Qcells
Tim RichmondSales Director
Chariot Energy
Browse Qcells NowQcells YouTube PageQcells Resource LibraryBayWa r.e. Solar Systems LLC 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 read our industry insights articles and stream our Solar Tech Talk and Solar Town Hall podcasts on YouTube and Spotify. Follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook to stay connected. Ask us about our Split Pay 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.
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Every few weeks, a member of the BayWa r.e. team sits down with Chris Crowell of Solar Builder in our PowerForward! series partnership. This week, we had an exciting conversation surrounding the most popular topics and trends to come out of this year’s RE+!
RE+ 2023 was the largest solar industry conference to date. What were the key takeaways and important product trends to note for solar installers? On this edition of Power Forward!, we discuss with BayWa r.e.’s Marketing Relationship Manager Daniela Schwartzman and VP of Product Strategy David Dunlap. We discuss:
In this Episode:
- Trends and observations from RE+
- Module supply and pricing outlook into 2024
- Trends in the energy storage market now vs. what’s to come
- Navigating millions of ESS products
- 1:57 – Overall solar installer vibe of RE+ 2023
- 2:32 – Surprising observations from RE+?
- 5:07 – Module supply and pricing outlook into 2024 7:49 – Strategies for buying modules in this environment
- 11:04 – Trends in energy storage market now 11:45 – There’s 1 million ESS options. What’s an installer to do? Ready to Connect?Talk to Our TeamSee the Full PowerForward! SeriesPowerForward!: a Partnership between BayWa r.e. and Solar BuilderWe bring our industry expertise together to help solar installers build their businesses.
Check out our Solar Tech Talk Series!Solar Tech Talk Podcast SeriesProduct manager nerds by day, solar products podcast hosts by night – BayWa r.e. brings on leading industry experts to talk residential and commercial solar equipment, the latest solar news, and big ideas for our U.S. contractor community.
BayWa r.e. Solar Systems LLC 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 read our industry insights articles and stream our Solar Tech Talk and Solar Town Hall podcasts on YouTube and Spotify. Follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook to stay connected. Ask us about our Split Pay 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.
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Check out the recap from the show on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts:Highlights From This Episode:* Introduction to Qcells and their mission to revolutionize solar (2:37) * Why did Qcells decide to break into the energy storage space? (3:24) * The basics and high-level overview of Qcells newest line card addition – the Q.HOME ESS SOLUTION (5:09) * How the Q.HOME stackability and design can improve your solar installation experience (7:02) * Breaking down the instructions for installation spacing requirements for the Q.HOME modules, including the 9540A testing series mentioned in manuals (11:46) * Discussing the challenges that installers have with complying to strict guidelines while working with AHJ’s (13:20) * Where Q.HOME installers can find resources and documentation for spacing requirements (15:35) * How to seek additional support from Qcells when onsite for an install (16:50) * Seeking support when dealing with AHJ’s that are pushing back against certain installation plans or configurations (20:10) * With changes to net metering policies across the U.S., what types of configurations can be used to give installers a great sales strategy when it comes to solar and storage? (21:22) * Why California is not the only state with plenty of opportunity for energy storage growth (27:55) * How Qcells is utilizing strategic partnerships to create more grid stability and opportunities for the state of Texas (29:45) Jeff GillChannel Strategy Development Manager
Qcells
Kam SihotaSenior Product Manager for Q.HOME ESS Solution
Qcells
Browse Qcells NowQcells YouTube PageQcells Resource LibraryBayWa r.e. Solar Systems LLC 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 read our industry insights articles and stream our Solar Tech Talk and Solar Town Hall podcasts on YouTube and Spotify. Follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook to stay connected. Ask us about our Split Pay 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.
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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.
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In this podcast episode, BayWa r.e. and Solar Builder Magazine discuss how solar installers can utilize storage to create a stronger business model regardless of market fluctuation.
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One of the hottest names in the storage market, FranklinWH, joins BayWa r.e solar experts for a webinar on all things LFP batteries and their application for homeowners.
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More companies are adopting storage as a new business offering. In this podcast episode, our team talks with Solar Builder about the best approach for solar installers.
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SANTA FE, N.M. — May 30, 2023 — BayWa r.e. announced today the inclusion of Tesla Powerwall through BayWa r.e. Solar Systems, the company’s distribution arm in the United States. This collaboration is the first of its kind in the country – bringing together Tesla’s residential solar battery system with BayWa r.e., a trusted ally for a network of leading solar installers as they expand their roles into residential energy consultants.
BayWa r.e. will add Tesla Powerwall in California and is already working to expand availability to other U.S. states in the coming months. As a rechargeable battery storage system, Tesla Powerwall eliminates the need for consistent utility grid consumption by storing excess energy produced by a solar system and using it during periods of low production, such as at night or during power outages.
“The addition of Tesla Powerwall marks an exciting milestone in our commitment to advancing the future of energy,” said David Dunlap, VP of Product Strategy at BayWa r.e. Solar Systems, LLC. “By adding Powerwall to our best-in-class storage technology suite, our solar install partners can unlock self-generation for American homeowners all while reducing their electric bill and carbon footprint. We are excited to be chosen to collaborate in this effort.”
“By adding Powerwall to our best-in-class storage technology suite, our solar install partners can unlock self-generation for American homeowners all while reducing their electric bill and carbon footprint.”
– David Dunlap, VP of Product Strategy, BayWa r.e. Solar Systems, LLC
Following the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and NEM 3.0 in California, residents are actively seeking efficient ways to reduce their rising power bills and protect themselves from frequent utility grid outages through sustainable energy solutions. With a 13.5 kilowatt-hour (kWh) energy capacity and a max load of 10 Powerwall’s per system, homeowners can store up to 135 kWh of energy right on their property and become their own clean energy power plant.
For the full press release, visit our Tesla Partnership announcement on PRNewswire.
About BayWa r.e. At BayWa r.e. we r.e.think energy — how it is produced, stored and can be best used to enable the global renewable energy transition that is essential to the future of our planet. We are a leading global developer, service supplier, distributor and solutions provider and have brought over 4.5 GW of energy online and manage over 10 GW of assets. We are also an Independent Power Producer with an expanding energy trading business. BayWa r.e. works with businesses worldwide to provide tailored renewable solutions. Operating 100% carbon neutral, we are also committed to our own sustainability journey. Our shareholders are BayWa AG, a $28.5 billion global business, and Energy Infrastructure Partners, a leader in energy infrastructure investment. BayWa r.e. Solar Systems LLC is a leading U.S. distributor of top-tier solar and energy storage components and systems. For more information, visit http://solar-distribution.com. BayWa r.e. Solar Systems LLC 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 read our industry insights articles and stream our Solar Tech Talk and Solar Town Hall podcasts on YouTube and Spotify. Follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook to stay connected. Ask us about our Split Pay 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.
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If you didn’t get to NABCEP’s Continuing Education conference in St. Charles, MO this year, you might have missed the best event yet to grace the solar industry. 2023 NABCEP was one for the books – more attendees, vendors, sessions, and fun than ever before and just enough time to take it all in.
In episode 19 of our Solar Tech Talk, Jason Burnett and Aaron Bingham, our Solar Tech Talk hosts, sit down with Shawn O’Brian, the President & CEO of NABCEP, to discuss their favorite takeaways from this year’s show.
Check out the recap from the show on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts: What is most exciting? This year, NABCEP launched their Learning Management System (LMS). The platform will host multiple digitally recorded trainings for virtual learning and accreditation. Look for many of the sessions from the conference recorded there.
Why do we Love NABCEP? As the Platinum Sponsor for the past 7 years, BayWa r.e. has not only been a huge supporter of NABCEP, but we also contributed 4 different sessions to this year’s conference. Our CEO, Jodi White, delivered the keynote address, and David Dunlap (VP of Product Strategy), Tiernay Marsh (Sales Manager, Key Accounts), Preston Booker (Head of Key Accounts), and Ricardo Queijo (Director of Sales Enablement & Operations) all hosted various sessions about building a healthy, resilient business throughout the conference. Look for our sessions on NABCEP’s LMS system.
Shawn O'BrianPresident & CEO
NABCEP
*BayWa r.e. Solar Systems LLC 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 read our industry insights articles and stream our Solar Tech Talk and Solar Town Hall podcasts on YouTube and Spotify. Follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook to stay connected. Ask us about our Split Pay 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.*
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Solar Tech Talk is back with another episode! In this installment, we’re talking storage again as we meet the fine folks at FranklinWH (Franklin Whole Home) — the newest manufacturing partner to join our BayWa r.e. line card!
Our co-hosts, Jason Burnett from our technical sales team, and longtime product manager, Aaron Bingham, remind us why home storage is an essential part of today’s residential solar package — especially since batteries nowadays are actually able to do what the average homeowner expects them to do. That is, provide safe, reliable, on-demand power when there is an outage, be it a weather emergency or a simple grid interruption, plus smart energy management in everyday situations. Other market forces are also driving the future for battery storage: the approaching critical mass of electric vehicle adoption and new net metering policies that really nudge homeowners to own their power.
Watch the episode on YouTube or listen to it on Spotify: Highlights From This Episode: Not Too Good to Be True: Meet FranklinWH: (6:45) Franklin Whole Home storage products are now on our BayWa r.e. warehouse shelves, and here to explain the company’s origins and the Franklin whole-home advantage is Justin Hopkins, National Sales Director for FranklinWH. Justin says “reduced compromise” was one of their design philosophies, thinking of ways for homeowners to put the grid in their back pocket, and truly own their power. The differentiator for FranklinWH is the power tech and electronics side, to create something both analog and smart to create a balanced storage-plus-energy management ecosystem.
Justin Hopkins
National Sales Director
It Takes (Only) Two: aGate and aPower: (10:10) Justin tells Aaron and Jason about the simplicity behind FranklinWH’s two products: the aGate energy manager and the aPower storage unit. “The aGate really is a smart controller,” according to Justin. “Whether it’s solar or generator, or in the future when we see more bi-directional car charging options.” Some highlights of the aGate and aPower pairing:
- Especially great for people who already have electric cars or looking to have EVs.
- aPower combines LFP (lithium iron phosphate) high-capacity battery with proprietary inverter inside (no need for a separate inverter).
- Designed with installers in mind — especially installers who have been frustrated with past storage installs. Units come prefabricated with typically external accessories (CT, ATS, etc.) already built inside.
- Batteries readily available across the U.S., since LFP tech manufacturing is already robust and favorable for long-term price stability. “It’s the same prismatic cells you see in the new Tesla Model 3’s… the Chevys and the Ford Lightnings.”
- Extremely resilient: “It’s used to being discharged 10%, 20%, five times a day.”
- Stackability: Attach up to 15 aPower batteries to a single aGate. “Also, you can stack the batteries up to 160 Amps, or 38.4 continuous output per aGate. It’s essentially small commercial, but 240 volt.” (Jump to 15:23 mark)
- The power electronics in the aGate are sophisticated enough to detect bad voltage from the grid and act upon it. “It’s actually a safety mechanism for your home.” Simplicity for Installers, Robustness for Homeowners: (18:33) Jason asks Justin the key question: why is FranklinWH worth a look for solar installers?
“Across the board, what we’ve really tried to do is to create a paint-by-numbers solution for installers. Whether it’s having accessories that will allow the system to operate off-grid with PV-load side support, even though they have too much solar,” Justin says. “For the budget-minded customer, I really believe we’ve stacked everything up very incrementally, from the most basic of systems, to really advanced, complex systems… we’ve made it really easy to design this to meet customer’s needs.”
Other perks:
- Options for oversized arrays
- The AP Box: An “external relay CT combiner” to ease any hurdles when designing over existing solar plus storage systems.
- Main panel upgrade avoidance: “We have the additional bus rating of 280 Amps. The aGate allows for up to 160 Amps of generation input. So PV, batteries — that can be controlled and selectively routed upstream via our PCS controls. So whole-home backup of 200 panel that’s already maxed out with 40 Amp PV breaker, can now be routed to the load side of the aGate. And additional load-side generation sources — PV, battery — can be added behind the utility meter without actually upgrading the service panel, by using these features.” (Jump to 21:30 mark)
- Overcoming black starting: Like the fuel gauge on your car, aPower is designed to still hold a small power reserve even when it appears to be drained, so as to help start the battery system after heavy use during an outage. (Jump to 24:08 mark)
- Three smart circuits in the aGate allow customer control over appliances via smartphone app, helping homeowners manage their energy better. Continuous Improvement: (28:43) For anyone on the fence, Justin lists some of the details that installers have been keen to mention. For example, the waterproof (maybe even hurricane-proof?), error-proof aPower battery is quite heavy at 400 pounds — but while taking extra effort to move, it comes prefabricated so there is less onsite work, and you don’t have to build it onsite. (As the gang laughs: “It’s only heavy once!”) Justin also notes the installer certification program offered by FranklinWH is easy to sign up for, with a 9-module training roughly over 3-hours of time.
What else is on the roadmap for FranklinWH? “The industry is changing a lot for storage. Demand response is becoming part of the conversation more and more every day. Virtual power plants. Different programs from utilities where you can sell back the power or provide, essentially, infrastructure support to the grid during high-demand periods. There’s a lot of value in that,” Justin says. ”But, at Franklin we do not compete in the BPP space against our installers.”
Justin goes on to say that FranklinWH simply is providing the hardware. “I see installers — especially the high-volume installers — becoming aggregators over the next couple of years, and managing these assets.” Justin has this forecast: “The BPP has potential for these homeowners to maybe get some of these rebates in year one. But in year nine a new program comes out where, by discharging their battery to the grid, they get another benefit. We’re not competing for that capital against our [installer] partners. Rather, we’re supporting with hardware, and saying, ‘Go do this, this is your empire to build, not ours.”
“Go do this, this is your empire to build, not ours” There’s so much more to this podcast than the recap above. Watch or listen to the full episode to hear the full conversation.
STT Bonus: Did you miss Justin’s “dare” to industry partners for maxing out the aPower attachments? Go back to the 16:00 mark of our show to catch the laugh. Plus, jump to the 31:45 mark for FranklinWH’s promotion for certified installers, a buy-two-get-one aPower offer, now available through June.
Visit our new FranklinWH Webstore Page Talk to Your Account Manager About FranklinWH BayWa r.e. Solar Systems LLC 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 read our industry insights articles and stream our Solar Tech Talk and Solar Town Hall podcasts on YouTube and Spotify. Follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook to stay connected. Ask us about our Split Pay 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.
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Power outages are becoming increasingly common, and more homeowners are turning towards solar + storage to provide electricity for their homes and reduce their dependence on the grid. The PWRcell Solar + Storage Battery system from Generac is a leader in efficiency, can manage large loads, and features a large capacity battery that provides meaningful backup power to homeowners during a power outage.
Watch this recording of our recent webinar with Generac’s Director of Sales, Jeff McAndrew to learn more:
- Major advantages and benefits of the PWRcell Solar + Battery Storage System
- How to get certified to sell & install PWRcell
- Special promotions and how you can take advantage of them! Jeff McAndrew
Director of Sales, NA
Generac
Aaron Bingham
Product Manager
BayWa r.e. Solar Systems
See generac products in the Baywa r.e. webstore BayWa r.e. Solar Systems LLC 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 read our industry insights articles and stream our Solar Tech Talk and Solar Town Hall podcasts on YouTube and Spotify. Follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook to stay connected. Ask us about our Split Pay 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.
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2023 is going to be a year to remember in the solar industry. After a small break in episodes, we kick off the new year with Solar Tech Talk 17 – can you believe we have been doing STTs over a year and a half, now?
We start off this show by welcoming a new co-host, Jason Burnett from our technical sales team. He and Aaron Bingham dive into the weeds with Ashley Martin-Gollis of Enphase, to share how updates to the IQ8 microinverter help solar installers maintain code compliance. Then, David Dunlap, BayWa r.e.’s VP of Strategy, gives a run down of the 3 most important policy pieces for the industry and what solar installers should we looking for.
Watch or listen to the full episode below or browse the show topics in the recap. Highlights From This Episode: Welcome to the Show, Jason: (1:26)For everything there is a season. As our 2022 co-host Tiernay Marsh takes on more leadership roles within BayWa r.e., she hands her Solar Tech Talk mic to Jason Burnett. Jason, a veteran solar installer, and solar technology aficionado, joins our show after multiple years in the field and on the BayWa r.e. team. He co-hosts alongside our Tech Talk leader, Aaron Bingham, to bring listeners more educational solar content in 2023.
But don’t worry, Tiernay will join us intermittently throughout the show to share her growing expertise in all things solar sales and forecasting.
Jason Burnett
Technical Sales Support
BayWa r.e. Solar Systems
**A Conversation with Enphase: (3:26)**We are joined this episode by one of our most influential solar manufacturing partners, Enphase. Ashley Martin-Gollis, their Director of Product Marketing, dives into the latest developments at Enphase and their IQ8 microinverters.
IQ8 – Transitioning from the IQ7: (4:04)
The IQ8 microinverter, the industry’s first grid-forming microinverter with split-phase power conversion capabilities, is now the standard for Enphase as installers shift away from the IQ7. Ashley details how the IQ8 can form a microgrid and offer sunlight backup. She also shares a look down the road at a new three-phase version of the commercial IQ8 and higher amperage versions to pair with higher power modules.
Ashley Martin-Gollis
Director of Product Marketing
Enphase
**Next Steps in EV Charging: (6:20)**
Thanks to their acquisition of ClipperCreek last year, Enphase is now a leader in the EV charging market. Enphase recently announced they are developing a bi-directional EV charger that would allow vehicle to home and green charging to enable a homeowner’s car to charge from the green electrons they generate from their solar systems. Stay tuned for updates from Enphase on this in the near future.
Aaron, Jason, and Ashley also speak to:
- Vehicle to home and vehicle to grid functionality
- Increasing ROI for electric car owners
- VPP and grid service programs that financially incentivize homeowners
Tune into the episode at 6:20 to hear their conversation.
Innovations & Improvements: (9:41)
Enphase’s team has been busy. Over the past year, they have implemented A LOT of system-wide improvements to the IQ8. Here are a few that Ashley cataloged for us:
- Reduced commissioning times by about 70%
- Software improvements and preinstalled software to support install efficiency
- Grid transitions improved by 4x
- IQ Load Controller installation support program
- Software communication stability
- Ability to reverse polarity of a consumption CT without being on site – all through the Enphase Installer Portal click image to expand
IEEE 1547-2018: How Enphase helps solar installers get ahead of the standard (15:18) The national grid interconnection standard, IEEE 1547-2018 was published in several years ago, but adoption is just starting in many states. Most Enphase products are compliant with the standard, but here is what you need to know:
- The standard is not retroactive – it can only be applied to new installations
- New Enphase data sheets show whether products have passed UL 1741 SB 3rd Edition, the testing that shows compliance with IEEE 1547-2018 Attention California Installers:
IEEE 1547-2018 will be adopted in California on April 1. NEM 3.0 goes into effect on April 15. When submitting your interconnection applications between these two days, make sure to use compliant SKUs to grandfather your projects into NEM 2.0.
Listen to the episode at 15:18 for more info.
Ashley also walks through the Enphase communication product SKUs that comply with this standard. Listen in to the podcast at 16:39 to get more details.
Our conversation with Ashely is rounded out with a great case study from a homeowner that used his Enphase system to power through an 8-day grid outage in a snowstorm. Tune into the podcast to hear Bruce’s story and get deeper insights on the items mentioned above.
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Check out the Enphase Information library see enphase products A Look at Policy with David Dunlap: (29:45)For the second half of the show, Jason and Aaron sit down with David Dunlap, BayWa r.e’s Vice President of Product Strategy, to delve into 2023 policy and what it means for solar installers. A brief recap is below but watch or listen to the full episode for more details.
IEEE 1547-2018: (30:12)
The IEEE Standard for Interconnection and Interoperability of DERs is an important one for solar installers. As each state and AHJ (authority having jurisdiction) adopts this new standard at different times, solar component manufacturers are prioritizing their distribution of compliant products to support the timelines of these adoptions in each region. Make sure the products you choose have the correct compliance standards for your region!
David Dunlap
Vp of Product Strategy
BayWa r.e. Solar Systems
**Inflation Reduction Act: (32:27)**
Several points in the IRA are key for solar installers to follow:
- Resetting the Investment Tax Credit (ITC) to 30% for the next 10 years went into effect immediately
- A 30% standalone storage credit was also put into effect on Jan. 1, 2023 for all systems installed after that date. This is Important!
Check out the podcast at 35:35 for a thorough explanation of the two parts of domestic content in the IRA and how it could affect your project finance.
Other Domestic Content benefits are for low income, community, or tribal land installs and are included in the section 48d commercial section of the policy, but do not apply to homeowners –We are still waiting on further guidance from the US Department of Treasury to fully understand how those will be applied, but it will make a difference for your financial modeling in your projects.
NEM3.0 – California Net Metering Changes: (42:31)
A big change to solar net metering in California goes into effect on April 14, 2023. This is a big deal for many installers in the state as the economics of a residential solar systems changes rather dramatically.
The difference? Designing a homeowner’s system to overproduced so they get retail rates on excess energy will no longer be advantageous. The balance of production and consumption will now be even more important so sizing a system to the needs of the home and the customer’s rate structure will have to be more strategic.
There are some advantages, though, if a system is optimized to export power at high rate periods and avoid exporting at low rate periods. That’s where storage comes in and a key focus on understanding your Time of Use cases for export structuring.
Tune in to the podcast at 44:53 to hear David’s explanation of this process.
There’s so much more to this podcast than the recap above. Watch or listen to the full episode to hear the full conversation.
BayWa r.e. Solar Systems LLC 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 read our industry insights articles and stream our Solar Tech Talk and Solar Town Hall podcasts on YouTube and Spotify. Follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook to stay connected. Ask us about our Split Pay 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.
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If you’ve been in the solar industry for a while, you might have seen a few mistakes during system installs. The team at Fronius, a top-tier inverter manufacturer that partners with BayWa r.e., has set out to mitigate design and installation flaws to fully optimize system outputs. In this webinar with our Product Manager, Aaron Bingham, Fronius’ Application Engineer Zach Kirin, unearths common PV design misconceptions and how to avoid them.
They discuss:* What are solar installers doing right? What are they doing wrong? * What will make their processes easier? * How can they use technology to improve their PV design and create additional value?
You’ll learn how to:* Increase production * Reduce costs * And, improve overall reliability
Additionally, the Fronius team walks through their Solar.creator PV design tool that is free to installers.
Featuring: Zach KirinApplication Engineer
Fronius
Aaron BinghamProduct Manager
BayWa r.e. Solar Systems
See Fronius in the BayWa r.e. webstore BayWa r.e. Solar Systems LLC 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 read our industry insights articles and stream our Solar Tech Talk and Solar Town Hall podcasts on YouTube and Spotify. Follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook to stay connected. Ask us about our Split Pay 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.
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One year ago, we shared our plans for a DEI focus shift at BayWa r.e. Solar Distribution. Here’s how it’s going and what we have learned in the process.
Moral courage, at its core, is the ability to do what’s right in the face of our fears. Often, that means standing up for values, ethics, and beliefs that are meaningful to us – without shaming others for having views that we’re afraid to consider. This can be especially hard in the work of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), where personal identities take center-stage and emotions run high. As a result of those emotions, developing the skills of moral courage is an intentional journey. Indeed, according to the New Hampshire Business Review, it may be helpful to think of courage as “not the absence of fear, but the ability to manage [a process] despite having fear.”
Why did we choose to focus on moral courage?In 2020, we conducted an internal company survey that revealed some of our employees felt they didn’t have a voice in our organization. We found that we suffered from “viewpoint homogeneity”, a term that refers to an environment where the majority of employees are perceived to share the same political and ideological perspectives and, therefore, silences others with opposing beliefs. But, at BayWa r.e., our company culture seeks the opposite. We want employees to show up as their authentic selves, every day. The survey results prompted us to look at DEI in our organization through a different lens. To do this, we needed external support to help us benefit all members of our company. So, we hired Moral Courage College.
See the results of our survey and learn more about “viewpoint homogeneity” here:
Culture Chronicle: Is Our Organization Viewpoint Inclusive?
Moral Courage College offers a unique approach to organizational DEI training. Founded by New York Times bestselling author and Oxford University scholar Irshad Manji, the organization’s trainings and services equip people with tools to embrace tension and “engage constructively about contentious issues”. As Prof. Manji states, “This program doesn’t tell anybody what to think or believe…It teaches everybody to lower their emotional defenses so that contentious issues can be turned into constructive conversations and healthy teamwork.”
This approach to DEI aligns with the BayWa r.e. belief that employees should be able to bring their “whole selves” to work. It provided us with the tools to develop trust and empathy while establishing a common ground – all important to build a diverse culture of thought in our company.
So, in April of 2022, we invited employees across our Canadian and US solar distribution entities to join us in a live communication workshop facilitated by Prof. Manji and behavioral scientist Allison Gerrard from [delete “the”] Moral Courage College. During the half day program, employees were introduced to the moral courage philosophy. Team members were asked to explore a range of topics related to fostering viewpoint diversity through constructive disagreements and we were all confronted with the complexity and difficulty of engaging in this new, learned space.
After the workshop, we asked our employees if they wanted to continue the Moral Courage collaboration – they eagerly wanted to learn more. That’s where the BayWa r.e. pilot program came in.
“This program doesn’t tell anybody what to think or believe…It teaches everybody to lower their emotional defenses so that contentious issues can be turned into constructive conversations and healthy teamwork.”
– Prof. Irshad Manji, Founder of Moral Courage College
Our pilot project: How BayWa r.e. is promoting moral courageAs we often do at BayWa r.e., we used a pilot program to test our assumptions and learn how to optimize the addition of the moral courage framework to our organization. Specifically, the purpose of this pilot was to decide if the moral courage structure matches our employees’ needs and would provide us with the tools to embrace tension while fostering a culture of authenticity. Our goal was to disrupt the “viewpoint homogeneity” among our teams and to encourage diversity of thought.
We started the “Moral Courage Pilot” in July of 2022. Two small groups of employees came together to explore the best way to learn the new framework. The first group went through the Diversity Without Division online course offered through the Moral Courage College platform; the second group used a book club format to read Prof. Manji’s bestselling book Don’t Label Me: How to Do Diversity Without Inflaming the Culture Wars. Both groups meet biweekly to discuss the material and explore questions related to the content.
So, what have we learned so far?So far, we have gathered feedback from our participants that is both favorable and critical of the pilot and has provided great insight into the complexities of building a truly inclusive culture in any organization.
Overwhelmingly, all pilot participants expressed that they enjoyed the different perspectives shared through the moral courage lessons, and especially valued the honesty and vulnerability that team members brought to the meetings. At the same time, participants needed more guidance to apply the skills of moral courage directly to the workplace. Specifically, they wanted more support and tools to navigate tension in everyday work issues, not just when it comes to issues of politics or diversity.
We reported our feedback to Prof. Manji. A month later, she told us that she and her team are using our input to make their services, including their online course, more overtly applicable to daily situations at work. They emphasized the value of partnership, so that providers learn from clients and not just the other way around. By listening to suggestions for improvement and not becoming defensive about them, Moral Courage College lived up to its name. We, in turn, are encouraged.
Overall, the BayWa teams gained an immense amount of confidence to embrace tension, hear and honor others’ opinions, and hold constructive conversations. We all learned a lot from the moral courage pilot program. At BayWa r.e., we focus on being a learning organization, so for projects like this we highly value growth and action as the outcome of new knowledge.
Where do we go from here? We know that an authentic way to foster diversity of viewpoints is important if inclusion is going to live up to its name. So, a couple of us are now considering the ultimate step: training to become certified Moral Courage Mentors for our workplace. Becoming mentors would allow us to do two things at once: first, teach the skills of Moral Courage to coworkers year-round and, second, adapt the practice of moral courage to BayWa r.e.’s evolving needs and priorities.
Prof. Manji considers this step a win-win: the company wins by cultivating in-house talent and employees win by having some of their own employees as mentors. It is exciting to explore a combination of professional development and personal growth!
We hope this article sparks your interest in alternative DEI approaches and how to test them in order to nurture environments where everyone belongs.
Written by: Amber MarsOnboarding Coordinator
BayWa r.e. Solar Systems, LLC
Read More About Moral Courage: Embracing Courage in the workplace by Doug Teschner of the New Hampshire Business Review
Culture Chronicle: Is Our Organization Viewpoint Inclusive? by Ira-Sofia Giovanetti, Organizational Development Specialist at BayWa r.e. Solar Systems
Want Innovation As Much As Inclusion? Then Practice Viewpoint Diversity, by Irshad Manji of Moral Courage College
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As we round out the last Solar Tech Talk of 2022, Aaron Bingham and Tiernay Marsh, two of BayWa r.e.’s resident solar experts, look at the impacts of legislation and technology on the solar market. First, they bring us all up to speed on the California net metering decision set to go public mid-December. Then, they sit down with solar modules supply experts from JA Solar to discuss the next steps in wafer technology and the current availability of panels.
Watch or listen to the recording below: Listen and subscribe to Solar r.e.viewApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsAndroidby EmailRSSMore Subscribe Options Highlights from This Episode:California Net Metering – What’s to come?Aaron and Tiernay start off the episode with a review of big actions on net metering coming down the line for California. The new NEM 3.0 legislation is expected to pass mid-December and will be a big damper on the residential solar market. This is such an important conversation for all solar installers to be watching.
Help Support Solar in the Golden State – Get involved with California Solar and Storage Association now: https://calssa.org/nemaction.
Learn more about NEM 3:
- Five takeaways from California NEM 3.0 remix – by Solar Builder
- How drastically California NEM 3.0 reduces solar energy export rates – by Solar Builder
- Solar NEM tariffs are under threat nationwide – by Energy Toolbase
- California revised NEM 3.0 proposal removes fees, but cuts average export rates 75 percent – by Solar Builder
- Sign up for our newsletter to get regular updates on topics like this from the BayWa r.e. team: Subscribe here. A Conversation with Solar Module Experts at JA Solar Featuring: Thomas Nielson, Director of Sales, JA Solar
Tosho Galitev, Senior Manager Engineering, JA Solar
In the main highlight of the episode, Tiernay and Aaron are joined by experts from JA Solar, an international solar module manufacturer that partners closely with BayWa r.e. to bring top-tier products to solar installers. Recently, JA started offering residential solar modules and the group dives into what this means for the market, installers, and homeowners.
Check out the discussion in the recording for a deep dive into:
- JA’s higher efficiency modules for home solar systems
- The evolution of larger wafer design and how it promotes efficiency
- How JA is reducing the degradation of their solar modules
- What you need to know when designing with the S31 series JA modules
- How JA modules easily adapt to different rail sizing and clamping
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The strong supply of modules now and what is expected in the future Order JA Solar Modules on the BayWa r.e. Webstore Have Questions? Ask Your BayWa r.e. Account Manager BayWa r.e. Solar Systems LLC 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 read our industry insights articles and stream our Solar Tech Talk and Solar Town Hall podcasts on YouTube and Spotify. Follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook to stay connected. Ask us about our Split Pay 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.
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So much has happened in the solar industry this year, and most of it has been caused by changes in our national and state legislation. In our last episode of Power Forward! with Solar Builder this year, David Dunlap, our VP of Product Strategy, sits down with Chris Crowell to talk about all things 2022 solar policy.
- What happened this year on the legislative front?
- What we should be paying attention to for next year?
- And, what solar installers can do to prepare themselves for policy updates down the road.
Dive into the episode with David and Chris on YouTube or Spotify to learn more!
Featuring: **David Dunlap**
Vice President of Product Strategy
BayWa r.e. Solar Systems
Chris Crowell
Editor
Solar Builder
BayWa r.e. Solar Systems LLC 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 read our industry insights articles and stream our Solar Tech Talk and Solar Town Hall podcasts on YouTube and Spotify. Follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook to stay connected. Ask us about our Split Pay 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.
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PVpallet enters the solar industry with a revolutionary new approach to solar module transport that focuses on sustainability and reducing damage to mods
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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
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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!
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Household brand name Duracell enters the solar industry with full suite of energy solutions for solar installers to build customizable PV and energy storage systems
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A guaranteed 100% waterproof line of mounting solutions makes rooftop solar install resilient and reliable for homeowners and streamlines processes for solar pros
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This episode of PowerForward! with Solar Builder: Our team discusses how the IRA will impact residential solar, what new brands BayWa partnered with, and what to expect at RE+
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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.
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The BayWa r.e. team sits down with SPAN to learn how they reinvented home electrification to give solar installers more ways to serve homeowners and grow their businesses, too.
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Yoga, Happy Hours, Product Trainings, and more – Join the BayWa r.e. team for even more fun, networking, and learnings at the show.
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The solar equipment distributor partners with another home energy and storage solutions manufacturer to bring new options to solar installation partners across the U.S.
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The companies join together to provide a tool for solar installers to improve material transport and installation logistics, while making solar businesses more sustainable.
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The company promotes Jodi White as chief executive officer and welcomes Charles Ellis as chief operating officer and Harry Payne as chief revenue officer for its U.S. Distribution Business.
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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.
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Homeowners are asking for solar+storage: In this Solar r.e.view podcast Aaron Bingham discusses how solar professionals can win more customers by adding storage services.
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Rachel Schapira talks with Chris Crowell about finanical best practices for solar installers in Episode 6 of PowerForward!, a partnership of BayWa r.e. and Solar Builder.
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BayWa r.e.'s new advanced disbursement option helps solar businesses minimize cashflow and credit challenges
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Rachel Schapira, BayWa r.e.’s Director of Residential Finance, urges her home state to keep solar accessible for all.
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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.
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Panasonic experts share product and program insights to help solar installers ride the waves of the solar industry, now and for years to come.
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Tiernay Marsh, BayWa r.e.‘s Strategic Account Manager, shares what successful solar installers are doing to manage procurement fluctuations.
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Solar experts from BayWa r.e., Mayfield Renewables, Amicus Solar Cooperative, SunPower and SEIA dive into AD/CVD investigations and the continuous effects for the solar industry.
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Conversations with SPAN about their smart panel and EV charging options and SimpliPhi Power about their experience at NABCEP.
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Solar installers look to 2021 experiences to grow their businesses in 2022
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Chuck Ellis brings a high-level of industry leadership and distribution experience to the BayWa r.e. Solar Systems team
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One inverter manufacturer shares its approach to supporting solar customers
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How to match your customers' current budget and energy needs while offering room for future expansion.
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Clean energy experts share why Earth Day is important and how we all influence our planet every day.
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Bodhi’s CEO Scott Nguyen shares some words of advice for solar professionals just starting out in the industry.
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BayWa r.e.’s Vp of Operations, David Dunlap, and VP of Sales, Keith Ostwald share insights from the conference in this episode of PowerForward!, a partnership of BayWa r.e. and Solar Builder
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Harry Payne, a veteran of the renewable energy industry, joins BayWa r.e Solar Systems as the Chief Revenue Officer
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In their NXT Horizon racking system, Unirac’s engineers focused on shorter install times, safer roof requirements, and an aesthetically pleasing look to appeal to homeowners
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Strong resilient companies need to adapt quickly in our ever-changing solar industry. Here's a few tips on how to start your own LDP.
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Adopting a process for getting the important, but “miscellaneous” work done at any level of your company
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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.
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Commercial and industrial solar installers, learn about our newest manufacturing partner, PanelClaw — an ESDEC Solar Group company
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Learn all about PanelClaw with VP of Sales Paul Bitterolf
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Our Product Manager Aaron Bingham hosts Michelle Spina to talk about the Energy Hub ecosystem of products — including the all-new 9.7 kWh Energy Bank home battery
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Is it okay to connect two different brands of module connectors?
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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.
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Last Updated on December 7, 2021 by Summer Rain Ursomarso
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Learn more about Fronius USA in three-minutes
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Make sure your purchasing and accounting departments know all the ins and outs of our advanced Webstore.
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Last Updated on April 4, 2022 by Summer Rain Ursomarso
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Last Updated on November 30, 2021 by Summer Rain Ursomarso
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In this guest post, Fronius shares their take on how to meet customer needs with their line of single and three-phase inverters.
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We looked at our organization and realized we were “viewpoint homogeneous.” Here’s how we’re changing that.
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Jeremy Niles from Generac shares a sneak peak of three, new products in the Generac line up: PWRgenerator, PWRmanager, and PWRmicro.
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For part two of our S-5! spotlight with Vice President Dustin Haddock we turn to correction gaps, trunk & branch wire management, and module-level power electronics (MLPE).
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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.
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Our co-host Aaron Bingham follows up on our DC-coupled residential storage episode with key points that every contractor should pay attention to.
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Aaron and Kate sit down with Ryan Mayfield, Rebekah Hren, and NABCEP President Shawn O’Brien.
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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.
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Learn more about Load Control and what it can do for your solar customers
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Our Product Managers Aaron Bingham and Kate Collardson explore the benefits of the PVKIT®2.0 system with the marketing and distribution team at S-5! — one of our trusted manufacturing partners.
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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!
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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.
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Our co-host Kate Collardson follows up on our racking-focused Solar Tech Talk episode with key points that every contractor should pay attention to.
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BayWa r.e. has become a United States distributor for Silfab Solar’s high-efficiency, monocrystalline premium PV modules
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The LGBTQ+ solar professionals community is growing fast, and BayWa r.e. is here to support. Learn more about how to get involved.
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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”
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Our co-host Kate Collardson provides more context on the intent of PV hazard control standards, and reiterates some best practices that solar installers keep in mind while planning installations.
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If you’re a solar contractor interested in an efficient, powerful, solar procurement solution—discover what our Webstore can do for you!
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Learn the complexities of commercial solar, and how a careful inverter choice can optimize the project while complying with the latest code requirements.
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U.S. residential solar installers have been clamoring for access to REC modules. Start dreaming big as you watch our 2021 Q2 webinar with REC expert guests.
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Solar storage products are changing the industry – learn more from one of the storage leaders.
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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.
Last Updated on July 16, 2021 by Summer Rain Ursomarso
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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.
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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.
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Our Director of Residential Financing Rachel Schapira provides an intro on how contractors can best leverage solar financing products.
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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
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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
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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.
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.
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.
The commercial solar team at Unirac chats with our Product Managers Aaron Bingham and Kate Collardson about their new GridFlex™ flat roof system.
The post Manufacturer Spotlight: Unirac C&I Unveils Fast, Light, Secure Flat Roof Grid as Part of Unirac Commercial Advantage 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.
A quick look at our industry-leading energy storage products with a summary of their relative performance.
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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.
We all want to make new employees feel welcome and get up to speed on company culture and expectations. Our PX Program Manager Ira-Sofia Giovanetti shares a few ways you can thoughtfully onboard employees, even in today’s virtual and remote settings.
The post Culture Chronicles: Creating an Onboarding Experience — Virtually appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.
U.S. contractors may have noticed some shifts in product availability in 2020. Our VP of Operations David Dunlap sheds light on the interconnected processes linking manufacturer to distributor to installer.
The post Supply Chain Q&A: The Tidal Rhythms of the Solar Supply Chain appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.
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.
In this #SolarTownHall, we talked with leaders from around our industry on growing equity and access to solar opportunities across the United States.
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The Rise of C&I Solar in Commercial Buildings, Multi-Family Complexes and Agriculture
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Our Director of Residential Financing offers advice on how young companies can still ride the momentum of our growing solar installation industry.
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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.
BayWa r.e. Solar Systems Marketing Operations Manager Alyx Walkinshaw shares some simple ways to care for our mental health during the busiest season for solar contractors.
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BayWa r.e. wants to cultivate trusting workplaces that can have complex, sometimes difficult, conversations.
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It worked for Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Antonin Scalia – could it work for you?
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Our Director of Commercial Solutions Guillaume Casanova shares market growth trends and reminders on panel form factor changes from manufacturers.
The post Larger Modules, Political Winds, and Other Trends Shaping Commercial Solar and Storage for Early 2021 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.
Our Director of Residential Financing explains how U.S. contractors can procure equipment and turn around projects with ease - without fronting excess cash.
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The Ecolibrium acquisition, C&I opportunities, the greatness of New Mexico, and more in our latest podcast.
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A closer look at one of Generac’s newest storage components — now available to order through your BayWa r.e. Solar Systems representative and digital store.
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Members of our in-house DEI Committee and People Experience (PX) team share how solar leaders can better embrace equity and inclusion towards recruiting diverse talents for their businesses.
The post DEI Diaries: Eliminating Unconscious Bias in Your Hiring Process 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.
Our Director of Commercial Solutions Guillaume Casanova discusses how to successfully position yourself in the nascent but fast-growing U.S. commercial storage market.
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Our Product Manager Kate Collardson reports back from her conversation with the Unirac team on the timely additions to their popular racking options.
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BayWa r.e. Director of Residential Financing Rachel Schapira talks dealer fees and what contractors should look for when selecting a solar finance partner.
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Last Updated on September 8, 2020 by Summer Rain Ursomarso
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Our Vice President of Marketing Christine Owens previews our BayWa r.e. presence at the upcoming NABCEP Continuing Education Conference.
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Our Vice President of Marketing Christine Owens explains how the SolarAPP initiative will translate into improved efficiency and sales for U.S. solar contractors
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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.
Members of our in-house DEI Committee and People Experience (PX) team share how solar leaders can better embrace equity and inclusion towards recruiting diverse talents for their businesses.
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With the debut of Energy Hub, our VP of Operations David Dunlap reflects on a new era of energy efficiency mastery for contractors and homeowners.
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Last Updated on July 16, 2021 by Summer Rain Ursomarso
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For contractors reflecting on their place and purpose in our industry, our VP of Operations David Dunlap offers encouragement.
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Members of our in-house DEI Committee and People Experience (PX) team share lessons on how solar businesses can commit to creating safe spaces for discussion and growth.
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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.
Kate Collardson and Aaron Bingham explain how this California PUC regulation affects your inverter inventory
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Solar business strategist Emmett Miranker shares the 17TeraWatts vision for integrating business workflows
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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.
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A collection of DEI-related posts from our DEI committee, CEO, and other resources to support a more diverse and inclusive solar industry
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How can we truly live up to our promises to bring diversity to our industry — and make solar energy and jobs accessible for all?
The post Solar Town Hall – July 1: Creating a Diverse, Equitable, and Resilient Solar Industry appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.
Open and honest conversations with children are important to challenge the existing paradigm.
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BayWa r.e. Solar Systems LLC (USA) partners with Billd to help commercial contractors weather unpredictable payment cycles
The post Get Same-Day Approval and Funding for Commercial Projects with Billd appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.
Out of pandemic disruptions, how can our solar industry break molds and embrace innovations in digitization and engagement?
The post Town Hall: A Solar Shift? Mental Models for the New Normal appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.
In a changing world, organizations can choose to acknowledge the whole person
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Learn how to bring a comprehensive solution to your commercial customers by attaching storage
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Get expert tips and advice from solar sales and marketing experts, as well as from fellow solar contractors, on what's moving the sales needle in the these strange times.
The post Solar Town Hall: Closing Sales In a “Low Touch” World appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.
To heal together, we have to embrace our interconnectedness.
The post A Message from the CEO appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.
To be the best, we must grow together. Let’s speak up against systemic racism.
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BayWa r.e. Solar Systems LLC (USA) partners with Sunlight Financial to help solar contractors address procurement challenges
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Solar leaders should review business lessons learned from the shutdown
The post From the CEO: Mental Models for the New Normal appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.
As regions consider reopening, how do we keep crews safe, stay compliant, and build consumer confidence?
The post Solar Town Hall: What Does “Reopening” Look Like for Solar Contractors? appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.
Marketing Operations Manager Alyx Walkinshaw shares some simple health and wellness tips to help you create balance, manage stress and feel refreshed during COVID-19.
The post Five Health and Wellness Tips to Create Balance During COVID-19 appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.
Krysta Riggle shares a 'People Experience' tipsheet for your business, created from our own experience cultivating a thriving, distributed workforce.
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I'm applying for, or received, my PPP funds. What do I do now?
The post 20 More PPP Questions Answered appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.
I'm applying for, or received, my PPP funds. What do I do now?
The post COVID-19 Solar Town Hall #6 appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.
How to thrive in tough times, an audacious goal to train millions of solar workers, and a look at future opportunities
The post COVID-19 Solar Town Hall #5 appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.
Solar financing, jobs, the US economy, and the future of renewables
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How to sell and conduct site assessments, virtually
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Learn about Unirac’s high-quality, permit design packages
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A global perspective, SEIA on permitting, contractor messages from on the ground, and more
The post COVID-19 Solar Town Hall #2 appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.
CEO Boaz Soifer, solar contractors, and industry leaders talk about responses to COVID-19
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Last Updated on July 16, 2021 by Summer Rain Ursomarso
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Solar contractor activities for when demand slows
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How to prepare your business for uncertain times with BayWa r.e. CCO Daniel Marino and VP of Operations David Dunlap.
The post Coronavirus, Disruptors and Solar Resilience – The Podcast appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.
How Your Company Can Leverage Positive Publicity for Renewables
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Whether it’s changing your ERP system, or revamping your leadership team, these six rules will help keep your transitions on track.
The post The Six Golden Rules of Transition Management appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.
CCO Daniel Marino and VP of Operations David Dunlap share their thoughts on the future of modules and solar technology
The post 2020 Predictions Podcast appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.
How the SunSpec Alliance is paving the way for solar industry standards.
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Effective communication can have a big impact on a business's bottom line. Today we discuss one component of effective communication—giving and receiving feedback.
The post Effective Communication Part 1 appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.
Is it okay to connect two different brands of module connectors?
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CCO Daniel Marino and VP of Operations David Dunlap share their thoughts on the future of modules and solar technology
The post 2020 Predictions and Beyond appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.
CCO Daniel Marino and VP of Operations David Dunlap look back over an exciting year in solar
The post Top Takeaways from 2019 appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.
NEC2017 goes into effect in California, January 1, 2020. Are you ready?
The post A Rapid Shutdown Review – Podcast appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.
How Title 24 code allowances make solar compliance easier
The post Is There Really a Solar ‘Mandate’ in California? appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.
From carports to batteries, here are six talking points to discuss with your residential customers about the ITC
The post Talking to Homeowners about the ITC appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.
Transmitting Culture Through Common Language
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Get ready for NEC 2017 with an overview of our rapid shutdown-compliant products
The post A Rapid Shutdown Review appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.
Listen in as our four panelists debate the state of storage and field audience questions.
The post Debating the State of Storage – Podcast appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.
Last Updated on July 16, 2021 by Summer Rain Ursomarso
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Tom chats with Boaz about his latest organizational development article, company core values, and more — in space.
The post A Podcast in Spaaaaacccceeee – with CEO Boaz Soifer appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.
Leverage current solar marketing trends for your business
The post Developing an Integrated Content Strategy appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.
BayWa r.e. announces their new Homebuilder Solutions program
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Define your company culture using "attributes"
The post Get Intentional appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.
What to do to be compliance-ready in 2020.
The post Are You Ready for California’s Title 24? appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.
Solar industry thought-leader Barry Cinnamon on VPPs, what's really driving homeowner battery sales, trade tariffs, and more.
The post Podcast – A Little Bit of Cinnamon appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.
Is your website up to snuff? Find out with these online tools.
The post Objective Metrics appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.
Best practices for an integrated content strategy
The post The Keys to the Content Kingdom appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.
How to focus your digital marketing efforts based on your specific business situation
The post Traffic for Residential Solar appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.
Virtual Power Plants, whole-home backup, a new way to target homeowners not ready to "go solar", and more.
The post Podcast – A Sitdown with SolarEdge appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.
From BayWa's 2019 Business Leadership Summit: Topics include the economics of storage, energy security, backup power, setting customer expectations, and more
The post Panel Discussion: How to Make Money Selling Storage appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.
Make review management a strong, integral component of your organic optimization tactics.
The post 3 Keys to Great Review Management appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.
Learn about the next generation of SMA’s CORE1-US commercial inverter
The post Webinar: SMA CORE1-US appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.
Leverage current solar marketing trends for your business
The post Traffic for Residential Solar appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.
Unique features and key selling points of the SMA Residential Storage Solution
The post Webinar: Add Storage to New Installs – Retrofit Past Installs appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.
Higher power, longer life, greater reliability, and more
The post Webinar: Open Up Revenue Streams with the BYD Battery-Box appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.
Our quick-start guide will walk you through DC and AC coupled solutions and help you identify a solution to fit your customer's needs
The post Getting Started with Storage appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.
Linh shares successes and lessons learned from 2018, product availability, tips on talking with customers about storage, and more.
The post Storage Chat with LG Chem’s Linh Tran appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.
Paid search is a valuable tool, but it can also feel like a mysterious one
The post Four Keys to Running a Successful Paid Search Campaign appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.
To celebrate Earth Day, we asked our staff for books recommendations that have influenced them when it comes to the environment or climate change.
The post Earth Day Good Reads appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.
David Dunlap shares his thoughts on some key storage questions.
The post A Storage Update – Podcast appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.
In this "critical tips" extra, learn how to evaluate the best tools and strategies for your website, gauge their effectiveness, and fix what's not working
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Tom and Boaz discuss key takeaways from BayWa r.e.'s annual Business Leadership summit, how contractors are feeling about 2019, and more.
The post Business Leadership Summit – Podcast appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.
Lesson 4 in the r.e.energize Your Digital Marketing series
The post Not All Traffic is Created Equal appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.
The solar industry changes rapidly. Some key thoughts from industry experts on managing through change and keeping your business healthy.
The post Key Pillars to Running a Healthy Solar Business – Solar Power NE Podcast appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.
Lesson 3 in the r.e.energize Your Digital Marketing series
The post 6 Key Trends for Residential Solar Lead Generation in 2019 appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.
Last Updated on June 20, 2019 by Summer Rain Ursomarso
The post Podcast – 6 Key Trends for Residential Solar Lead Generation in 2019 appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.
What does a healthy solar business look like? Our CEO Boaz Soifer reflects on 2018
The post CEO Lookback – 2018 appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.
A quick look back of this year's top Solar r.e.view articles
The post Top Six Articles of 2018 appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.
Lesson 2 in the r.e.energize Your Digital Marketing series
The post Success = Sales appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.
Lesson 1 in the r.e.energize Your Digital Marketing series
The post The Digital Marketing Landscape in Solar: An Overview appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.
Introducing a new learning series from BayWa r.e. and EnergyCircle
The post r.e.energize Your Digital Marketing appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.
What powers an outstanding, lead-generating website? Want to find out?
The post r.e.energize Your Digital Marketing Podcast #1 appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.
The Orange Button Initiative wants to significantly reduce the cost of your solar install
The post Drive Down Solar Soft Costs with Data Standards appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.
Hint: Pay close attention to requirements for smart inverters and energy storage
The post Codes and Standards Debuting in 2019 appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.
Inverter tariffs, outcomes from the Section 201 trade case, winners & losers, is it all noise?
The post Podcast – Stay Calm as Inverter Tariffs Loom appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.
A closer look at LG’s most popular solar module series
The post Product Spotlight: LG NeON 2 appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.
A closer look at LG’s most powerful solar module series
The post Product Spotlight: LG NeON R appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.
BayWa r.e. Vice President of Operations David Dunlap shares some thoughts on how new inverter tariffs will impact solar contractors
The post Stay Calm as Inverter Tariffs Loom appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.
Eliminate waste in your installations and get a jump on the competition
The post 8 Ways Solar Contractors Can Reduce D.O.W.N.T.I.M.E. appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.
From SPI 2018, BayWa r.e. CEO Boaz Soifer moderates this discussion on how businesses are managing change in this evolving marketplace.
The post SPI Panel – The Key Pillars of Running a Healthy Solar Business appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.
Understanding product certifications
The post Delivering Quality Products to Homeowners appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.
Get the most out of your tradeshow investment
The post 5 Ways to Optimize Time at SPI appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.
Solar r.e.view chats with Dave Fazioli, Senior Manager, and Head of US distribution for LG's solar business
The post A Sit-Down with LG: Products, Warranties, Tariffs, and More – Podcast appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.
What to expect from behind-the-meter energy storage
The post Dial It In appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.
What cities like West Palm Beach can teach us about simplified solar permitting
The post Speed up the Permit Process appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.
Vikram Aggarwal Founder and CEO of EnergySage discusses the 2018 contractor landscape and fields questions on the state of solar today
The post Solar r.e.view Podcast: The 2018 Contractor Landscape appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.
New ways to reduce capital costs in commercial solar
The post Capital Opportunities appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.
SolarEdge address sophisticated home energy management needs with an elegant and simple solution
The post Product Spotlight: HD-Wave, SolarEdge’s EV Charging Inverter appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.
A short chat with BayWa r.e. Solar Systems CCO Daniel Marino about his latest article
The post Will Reduction in Chinese Demand for PV Modules Really Cause a 30% Price Drop? – Follow Up Podcast appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.
Building an audience, email marketing, your community, keywords & more
The post How Good is Your Web Presence? Part 2 appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.
Increase Business Efficiency with our Online Tools
The post Your Webstore Toolbox appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.
IRS clarifies what constitutes "commencing construction"
The post ITC Guidance appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.
NEC 2017 rollout is right around the corner in many places
The post New rapid shutdown requirements may be challenging for commercial projects appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.
Opinion: BayWa r.e. CCO Daniel Marino gives a different perspective on potential impacts
The post Will Reduction in Chinese Demand for PV Modules Really Cause a 30% Price Drop? appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.
Changing utility policies may affect your residential solar sales
The post How Will TOU Billing Impact Your Business? appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.
Solar r.e.view chats with Sofdesk CEO Lennie Moreno about what makes a quality salesperson, pivoting from one business to another, building a great team, and a lot more.
The post The Lookback Podcast: Sofdesk CEO Lennie Moreno appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.
SolarEdge expands their StorEdge product line with a new 3.8 kW option.
The post Product Spotlight: StorEdge 3.8 kW appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.
Benchmark your Installation Efficiency to Improve your Bottom Line
The post Hidden Gains appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.
Identifying goals, picking an event type, follow-up best practices, and more.
The post Tips for Running a Great Event appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.
After analyzing 400 websites, Energy Circle found eleven key elements to a high converting website. Here's an in-depth look at the first three.
The post Three Tips for a High Converting Solar Website appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.
A short overview of mindfulness and how it can help in the workplace
The post Considered Reactions appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.
A step-by-step process for making great videos on the cheap (or not so cheap)
The post Produce Solar Videos Like a Pro – Part 1, Filming a Testimonial appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.
Is your company well-positioned for commercial work? Some key factors for success.
The post Making the Move to Commercial appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.
As 2017 comes to a close, we pulled out some key ideas from this year's most shared and popular articles.
The post 12 Takeaways from Solar r.e.view 2017 appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.
How booking job deposits as 'income' can lead to big headaches down the road.
The post Accounting Matters: Job Deposits appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.
San Francisco-based Luminalt's August Goers shares 11 years of lessons learned: customer experience, team collaboration, maintaining a 75% referral rate, and more.
The post The Lookback Podcast: August in November appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.
The basics of lead tracking, web search, reviews, website optimization, and more with EnergyCircle's Chris Williams.
The post How Good is Your Web Presence? Part 1 appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.
In this first official Lookback episode, the team chats with Chad Waits from Net Zero about market uncertainty due to local and national regulations.
The post Introducing “The Lookback” Podcast appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.
Industry analyst Paula Mints and CEO Boaz Soifer share their thoughts on the latest round of Suniva Section 201 trade case recommendations. [Podcast w/ transcript]
The post Section 201 Trade Case Part 3: Oct. 31st Outcomes appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.
Boaz and Tom chat about the maturing solar industry and finally define the metaphysics of Quality. (At least in terms of customer relationships.)
The post The Industry Grows Up appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.
Solar contractor Jim Jenal shares his thoughts on how to build and keep customer trust during the buying process and beyond.
The post The Lookback: In Jim We Trust appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.
Boaz and Tom dig deeper into Boaz's popular trade case article.
The post Section 201 Trade Case Part 2: A Follow-up Podcast appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.
In this follow-up to the SPI panel, "Getting out of the Race to the Bottom", Tom and Pam get Barry Cinnamon's take on contractor "pain points".
The post A “Pain Points” Podcast appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.
Ideas and solutions to help contractors escape the trap of competing solely on price.
The post SPI Podcast – Getting out of the Race to the Bottom appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.
Given a 30-60 day inventory backlog, what can a solar contractor do to mitigate their risk?
The post The Suniva Section 201 Trade Case: Evaluating Tactics & Risk for Solar Contractors appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.
From prototype to distribution with Sustainable Technologies' second generation flexible roof-mount system
The post Keeping it ‘Above the Plane’ appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.
Smart homes, the AC Module, solar going mainstream, Suniva, and more, with Enphase's Raghu Belur
The post How to Make an Inverter Disappear appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.
Boaz's thoughts on the Suniva trade case, maturing as an industry, getting more efficient, and what makes BayWa r.e. different
The post ‘Growing Up’ Time appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.
The solar software conversation no one wants to have, but everyone needs.
The post The Problem With Plugging In appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.
Marketing in an Emerging, Yet Saturated Space
The post Tackling the Big ‘M’, Part II appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.
Tackling the Big 'M', Part I: Mission, Vision, and More with Matthew Hirsch
The post Tackling the Big ‘M’, Part I appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.
Solar r.e.view chats with GRID Alternatives about bringing the solar revolution to everyone
The post The Inclusive Revolution appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.
Consultative installers, consumption monitoring, the future of MLPE, and more, with Trina's Georg Bettenhauser
The post The “Complete Solution” Journey appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.
BayWa r.e.'s new slogan reflects a changing industry
The post r.e.thinking Energy with BayWa r.e. appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.
Advance your strategic projects by setting priorities correctly across your organization
The post Elevate the Constraint appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.
Energy contracting, storage, and the future of solar, with E-Gear's Chris DeBone
The post Engineered Aggregation appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.
Four industry veterans share their stories, insights, challenges, and more.
The post Managing Quality appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.
Job counting and diversity building with The Solar Foundation's Andrea Luecke
The post Everything to Gain appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.
Get financed and avoid pitfalls in the burgeoning commercial market
The post No False Profits appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.
BayWa r.e. sales rep Gilbert Quintana reviews the UNIRAC Sunframe Microrail (SFM)
The post Review – Unirac Sunframe Microrail System appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.
BayWa r.e. partners with software company PVComplete and chats about '5 Free Projects a Month' and 'Click to Quote' features.
The post Expanding your Software ‘Stack’ appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.
Pam Cargill reflects on the difficulties of mimicking market leaders, what the small to mid-size installers are doing right, and where to find new opportunities.
The post Picking up the Pieces (Until Next Time) appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.
Using a “Problem to Project” Strategy to Achieve Long-Term Gains
The post Taking the Small Win appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.
Boaz discusses the risks of having too much (and too little) inventory, cash flow considerations, the effects of labor, availability, technology, and more
The post How Much Inventory Should a Solar Installer Carry? appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.
A changing grid, a changing market, tools, trainings, storage, policy, standards, codes, working together - whew! And a whole lot more with Charlie Gay (DOE, SunShot).
The post All On The Same Page appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.
EnergySage CEO Vikram Aggarwal shares key trends and takeaways from EnergySage's 2016 Installer Survey.
The post A Flight to Quality appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.
Healthy competition, transparency, and more conversions with EnergySage's Aaron James
The post Apples to Apples appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.
Three ways to think about the solar industry's increasing complexity.
The post Causes of Complexity in the Solar Industry appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.
The companies that make it through this are going to have an incredible future.” Paul Nahi, CEO, Enphase
The post Evolving Toward Simplicity appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.
The current pace of technology is exciting, but keeping up can be overwhelming. David Dunlap shares his thoughts on new products and how to evaluate what role they might play in your business.
The post Chasing That Shiny Object appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.
Storage is hot. David Dunlap gives an overview of the current state of storage and shares tips on how to talk to your customers about their storage options.
The post What We Talk About When We Talk About Batteries appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.
Boaz breaks down a three-part answer to the question, "what is causing increased complexity in the solar industry?" 1) customer acquisition and finance 2) technological complexity 3) interfacing with existing infrastructure (grid and utilities).
The post How Do I Manage Complexity? appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.
How Differentiating through Customer Experience Creates Long-Term Success
The post Beyond Product and Price appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.
Targeted, empathetic mini-vision statements support strategic efforts
The post Narrow Your Vision appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.
Sales reps take a Customer Experience (CX) approach to support their customers.
The post Do you know what your customers need, really? appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.
The first in our series on entrepreneurship, Tom chats with Paul Benson, founder of Focused Energy, now BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.
The post Entrepreneurship is in our DNA, Part I appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.
2016 has been a tumultuous year so far. Nothing we didn't expect.
The post The Burden of Being Great at Everything appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.