Episodes
In this episode of Solar Tech Talk, BayWa r.e. sits down with Fronius to discuss their GEN24 product line and how their new GEN24 PLUS software upgrade supports efficient design and customer satifaction.
Published 10/30/24
We’re taking stock of solar business in 2024 and previewing what’s happening at RE+ in Anaheim with BayWa r.e.’s Director of Business Development, Travis Walker and Chris Crowell, Editor-in-Chief at Solar Builder Magazine.
Published 10/22/24
Solar Builder Editor-in-Chief Chris Crowell gets a crash course in third-party ownership (TPO) solar programs from BayWa r.e. Finance Program Manager Joshua Tinaglia.
Published 10/22/24
Recap and explore the conversations from RE+ 2024, including the state of solar financing, why third-party ownership (TPO) is an important financing tool for solar installers, how the domestic content adder is being utilized, and how to judge loans vs. leases heading into 2025.
Published 10/11/24
Have you been searching for a gathering of fellow Solar Pros across the nation that are committed to growing, innovating, optimizing and bettering not just their solar businesses, but the entire solar industry? The Business Leadership Summit may be your golden ticket.
Published 08/29/24
California solar installers experienced a disastrous 2023 as soon as the NEM 3 rate changes took effect. Is there any way to Power Forward! in California?
Published 01/23/24
What went wrong for the solar industry in 2023? Did anything go right? What can we expect in 2024 in terms of residential solar demand and solar panel supply? BayWa r.e. and Solar Builder discuss what to expect in 2024.
Published 12/12/23
On this episode of Solar Tech Talk, BayWa r.e.'s Aaron Bingham and Jason Burnett sit down with our friends at SPAN to discuss exciting new partnerships, their latest and greatest in products, and how their work can help you become a whole home electrification expert.
Published 11/07/23
Keep watching to learn all about the Qcells overall growth strategy, their efforts in the U.S. space and their navigation of retail energy rate plans.
Published 10/18/23
In this episode of Solar Tech Talk, co-hosts Jason Burnett and Aaron Bingham are joined by our colleagues at Qcells to talk about their energy storage line card and how their virtual power plant partnerships are bringing positive change to the industry.
Published 09/28/23
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.
Published 08/07/23
Aaron and Jason sit down with Shawn O’Brian, the President & CEO of NABCEP, to reminisce on highlights from the industry’s continuing education conference.
Published 05/01/23
Energy storage is still hot, hot, hot — and Aaron and Jason introduce us to FranklinWH, the newest name in town in whole-home backup
Published 04/25/23
Aaron and our new host, Jason, bring on guests from BayWa r.e. and Enphase to discuss 2023 policy effects on our industry and updates to IQ8 microinverters
Published 03/22/23
Aaron and Tiernay discuss new residential modules from JA Solar – their current (high!) availability and efficiency – and touch on the CA NEM 3 proposal coming mid-December.
Published 12/16/22
In this episode of Power Forward! with Solar Builder, David Dunlap, our VP of Product Strategy, dives into the policy changes in 2022 and what they mean for installers in 2023.
Published 12/15/22
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
Published 11/17/22
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!
Published 11/14/22
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.
Published 08/24/22
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.
Published 07/19/22
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.
Published 06/21/22
Conversations with SPAN about their smart panel and EV charging options and SimpliPhi Power about their experience at NABCEP.
Published 05/16/22
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.
Published 04/04/22
Learn all about PanelClaw with VP of Sales Paul Bitterolf
Published 03/24/22