In January 2025, BayWa r.e. hosted an informative webinar for solar installers to discover the power of energy storage solutions from FranklinWH. During the event, FranklinWH Regional Sales Manager David Larson and Products & Solutions Manager Tristan Cronshaw took a deep dive into the company’s flagship solution—the FranklinWH System—and fielded dozens of technical questions from installers attending virtually from all over the country.

Filled with detailed product information for your entire team, you can watch the full webinar recording here. Don’t have time to watch the whole thing? That’s okay, we’ve also outlined an overview of the session’s most important insights below. 

Who is FranklinWH? 

Founded in 2019 and headquartered in San Jose, California, FranklinWH is one of the fastest growing energy storage manufacturers in the United States. Today, there are over 2,000 installation partners certified to install FranklinWH AC-coupled home energy management systems nationwide.  

Among many brand advantages, easy integration is one of the key selling points of FranklinWH products. FranklinWH solutions are designed to easily integrate within any energy system, including both those with and without existing solar panels. Off-grid ready and microgrid-capable, FranklinWH energy systems work with both string and microinverter PV installations, 240V 60Hz backup generators, and EV chargers, including those with bi-directional charging capabilities.  

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What is the FranklinWH System? 

The FranklinWH System is a whole-home energy solution well-suited for residential installations, small-scale commercial systems, agrivoltaics, and essentially any other property that requires secure and sustainable access to electricity. 

Every FranklinWH System consists of two primary components: the aGate intelligent energy management controller and the aPower battery. With these two components, the FranklinWH System is one of the most easily scalable home energy storage systems on the market. Incredibly, it is possible to add 15 aPower batteries per aGate. 

The aGate: As the “brains” of the system, the aGate enables easy app-based energy management between solar, grid, generator, and battery power with ethernet, Wi-Fi, 4G, and Bluetooth connectivity. The aGate is also built with Smart Circuit  intelligent energy controls (280A busbar) that can help property owners avoid costly main panel upgrades. Plus, it is future-proof and designed to work with every generation of FranklinWH battery.

The aPower: The aPower is the storage component of the FranklinWH System. Each aPower 2 contains 15 kWh of Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) chemistry battery storage as well as a built-in inverter. Battery units can be mounted on the ground or wall, indoors and outdoors. Critically, the aPower’s black start functionality gives it a huge advantage over many non-microgrid-ready storage alternatives.

The Undeniably Sustainable Power of FranklinWH

Over the past three years, FranklinWH Systems have proven their reliability while sustainably powering properties all across the country. With a wide operational temperature range (-4°F to 122°F) and an IP 67 rating (waterproof and dustproof), FranklinWH systems are dependable, heavy-duty, and ready to withstand even extreme weather conditions.

For example, when Hurricane Ian caused two feet of flood water to rise in a Florida home, the FranklinWH System was able to safely and sustainably supply the property with electricity from the battery, solar, and limited grid resources once waters receded. You can learn more about this incredible story in this video from FranklinWH.

In this image, you can see a line on the wall where floodwaters submerged two-thirds of the FranklinWH aPower battery. The system safely supplied power to the home after the water receded.

Outside of extreme conditions, the FranklinWH System is also a reliable way to minimize ongoing electricity costs with smart energy management controls centered around local utility rate structures. In the FranklinWH App, homeowners can input local electricity rates manually or simply take a picture of their utility bill, and the system will automatically adjust its functionality to maximize ongoing savings in the Time of Use operating mode.

Recap and Looking Ahead

In short, the FranklinWH System is a reliable storage and energy management product that is safe, highly capable, and very easy to integrate within new and existing solar energy installations. As proven products with impressive warranty coverage and nationwide support, FranklinWH Systems are a great way to install more energy storage this year.

BayWa r.e. Solar Distribution is here to help you secure sustainable storage in 2025 with personalized service and a brand-new generation of FranklinWH batteries now available in our webstore.

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January 30, 2025 – Looking at the United States solar industry in 2025, there is no doubt that photovoltaics (PV) and energy storage have seen their fair share of challenges over the last few years.

Through it all, however, it seems nothing can stop the PV industry from powering full—emission-free—steam ahead into the second half of the Solar+ decade. Now more than ever, it is apparent the increasingly resilient solar and storage industry will continue to adapt and meet the growing demand for renewable energy systems nationwide, no matter the setbacks.

So, to keep your PV business on track and ahead of the competition right now and for years to come, this article outlines four key solar industry trends to keep an eye on in 2025.

What Solar Energy Businesses Can Expect in 2025 

If you would like to hear an expert discussion about the year ahead in solar, the most recent episode of the Power Forward podcast is an incredibly informative listen. On the other hand, if you are pressed for time, no problem. Here are four important themes almost guaranteed to permeate the US solar industry in 2025.  

1 | Additional Revenue Streams 

First it was solar. Then it was solar and storage. Now it’s solar, storage, EV chargers, energy-efficiency upgrades, smart home systems, and more. 

Over the last few years, installers everywhere have diversified their business offerings into non-PV product lines, with many solar consultants now doubling as whole home electrification experts to generate additional income. In 2025, these opportunities should continue to increase alongside steadily growing EV adoption rates and sustained national interest in residential and commercial energy-efficiency upgrades.  

After years and years of solar capacity growth in the US, revamping and repowering existing installations may also be a surprisingly fruitful revenue stream for PV businesses in 2025. Whether you are retrofitting batteries for your own happy customers or providing some much-needed O&M on orphaned systems, next year is sure to deliver opportunities for additional revenue within the growing pool of people and organizations with existing solar installations.  

Industry analysts Wood Mackenzie predict an 8% year-over-year increase in new solar capacity nationwide in 2025. 

2 | More Energy Security Conversations 

Since the dawn of grid-tied PV systems, saving money on utility bills has been the key value proposition presented to most property owners by solar sales representatives. As time-of-use and net metering policies evolve, however, this conversation is becoming less and less relevant, with fewer lifetime savings projected for grid-tied PV system owners across several states and utility service areas today. 

For this reason, some solar sales personnel may find more success in discussing energy security, rather than cost savings this year, though these two value propositions can go hand-in-hand. Simply put, homeowners can now “replace” utility electricity with self-generated power from a solar and storage system, rather than hope to “save” money on energy bills alone.  

Therefore, solar batteries can help increase residential energy security in two distinct ways: With access to self-generated power during local outages and financially around changing billing policies. In the same sense, energy security talks will continue to contribute to C&I solar conversations in 2025, with increased national interest in microgrids supporting resilient energy systems for businesses, communities, essential services, and more.  

3 | Say Goodbye to Oversupply in the US 

Global module oversupply was one of the biggest PV industry trends in 2024, which lowered prices and shrank margins for solar companies everywhere. However, the days of PV oversupply may be numbered here in the US, as tariffs roll out and higher standards for best practices are implemented across the industry.  

As BayWa re. Solar Distribution Vice President of Product Strategy, David Dunlap shared in the December 2024 Power Forward podcast episode, “Within certainly the first half of next year, if not the first quarter, the lion’s share of the excess and oversupply is gone.”   

He continues, “There is some inventory here in the US that still needs to be consumed and installed, but that landscape is shifting toward more of an equilibrium and a narrower overall price range on PV.” 

Watch the full Power Forward Podcast episode on YouTube. 

While other experts agree that the depleting oversupply of US PV modules will likely lead to higher prices in 2025, this is not necessarily a bad thing for the domestic solar industry. With more of a seller’s market ahead, equilibrium in US PV supply and demand can help manufacturers turn profits, stay in business, and strengthen the national renewable energy industry.  

4 | Boost in Domestic PV Manufacturing  

Perhaps more than anything else, the steady investments in domestic PV manufacturing over the last few years are sure to shape the US solar industry in 2025. While a national energy emergency declared by the White House in January has some skeptics worried about the future of photovoltaics, it is tough to imagine the sun will go down on domestic PV manufacturing anytime soon, so long as it creates jobs and helps fortify the US as an international energy leader.  

Today, PV solar is bipartisan and widely regarded as “good business,” especially when considering its levelized costs are substantially lower than fossil fuels. And while federal incentives helped quadruple US solar panel manufacturing rates between 2022 and 2024, the potential rollback on these incentives may become less of a threat as the industry reaches cost-parity against other forms of energy, even without government programs.  

Critically, it is vital to remember that US solar grew by 128% during President Trump’s first term, and with so many top-tier brands like JA Solar, Qcells, and Trina already invested so heavily in domestic PV manufacturing, the industry’s momentum is seemingly unstoppable in 2025.  

Final Thoughts  

At the end of the day, change can sometimes seem like the only true constant in the global solar industry besides the sun’s predictable path through the sky.  

So while 2025 may bring continued consolidation and change in the US solar landscape, the evolving industry continues to mature and push out bad actors with increased levels of policy and oversight governing solar sales practices, product sourcing, and more. Looking ahead, organizations who can track and adapt to PV industry trends will undoubtedly be the ones to both survive 2025 and thrive through the end of the decade and beyond.  

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We close out 2024 and look ahead to solar business in 2025 the way we always do with David Dunlap, VP of product strategy with BayWa r.e. and Chris Crowell, Editor-in-Chief at Solar Builder Magazine.

Highlights From This Podcast:

0:37 – Look back at key solar storylines from 2024

4:43 – Lasting takeaways from bankruptcies and financing shift?

7:17 – Expectations for residential solar market in 2025

13:21 – Product oversupply still an issue in 2025?

16:21 – How can/will the Trump administration change the IRA or ITC?

19:40 – Other tangible impacts on DG solar due to a change in administration?

20:58 – Final thoughts for solar installers in 2025

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Highlights From This Webinar:

You won’t want to miss this informative webinar from December 17 about the new Fronius GEN24 and the GEN24 Plus, hybrid inverters designed for ease of installation, simple upgrades, and integrated backup power.

This is your opportunity to learn how the new Fronius GEN24 features will benefit both you and your customers including:

• Future Proof – Up.storage, an over-the-air software upgrade, to transition a Fronius GEN24 to a Fronius GEN24 Plus
• Redefining Simplicity – Installation, maintenance, and digital connectivity are simpler and more time-efficient •
• Integrated Shading Management – Equipped with a uniquely intelligent shading algorithm, the Dynamic Peak Manager, delivers the highest yields.
• Integrated Basic Backup Power – PV Point, a basic backup power function, provides reliable power during outages
• SuperFlex Design – Adapts effortlessly to complex rooftop configurations
• Active Cooling Technology – Effectively safeguards the electrical components, protecting them from heat development and ensuring the longevity of the inverter
• Fronius Solar.start – Helps the installer to quickly and easily set up Fronius devices.
• Battery Compatibility – Integrate energy storage solutions for enhanced energy independence

Featured Speakers:

• Matt Nash, Technical Sales Advisor, Fronius USA
• Daniela Schwartzman, Marketing Relationship Manager BayWa r.e.

 

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Highlights From This Webinar:

Learn how you can incorporate homeowner cost savings insights into your sales process with SPAN. In this webinar recording you will see how SPAN can provide more homeowner value through home backup, energy usage, cost visibility, and EV charging with solar.

You will come away from this educational video with:

• SPAN’s Sales Best Practices
• Confidence to help you position SPAN as part of the backup system
• Tools to make a simplified sale
• Learn how the SPAN app supports a tangible experience at the time of sale.

Featuring:

• Mike DiRico, Director of Sales, Distribution East, SPAN
• Daniela Schwartzman, Marketing Relationship Manager, BayWa r.e. Solar Systems

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Highlights From This Episode:

Learn the ins and outs of domestic content and what it means for your solar business from this comprehensive episode. Highly respected industry leaders Corey Geiger from Enstall US, Eric Bergman from Enphase, and David Dunlap from BayWa r.e. unpack the complexities of the IRA’s Domestic Content bonus adder. You will learn:

• What Domestic Content is and how this policy is reshaping the U.S. solar manufacturing landscape, from utility-scale to residential projects
• Who can claim these lucrative tax credits
• How these tax credits impact the supply chain
• What the domestic content bonus means for installers and end-users alike

Don’t miss this power-packed episode that illuminates the future of American solar manufacturing and its ripple effects across the industry. Featuring:

• David Dunlap, VP of Strategy, BayWa r.e.
• Corey Geiger, COO, Enstall US
• Eric Bergman, C&I Sales Director, Enphase Energy
• Daniela Schwartzman, Marketing Relationships Manager, BayWa r.e.

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December 10, 2024 – BayWa r.e., a global leader in renewable energy, has partnered with PayKeeper, the leader in conditions-based payment software. The partnership will onboard BayWa r.e. onto PayKeeper’s payments platform, which has revolutionized how solar contractors manage several crucial aspects of their finances, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, and supplier lines of credit.

PayKeeper’s best-in-class automated escrow platform offers conditions-based payments designed to hold and release funds securely throughout each stage of a solar project. By integrating this technology, BayWa r.e. will streamline client payment processes, minimizing financial risk and supporting timely project completion. This integration will improve cash flow management, delivering a simplified payment experience that increases financial confidence for contractors and customers alike.

This partnership reinforces BayWa r.e.’s commitment to setting industry standards for quality and dependability in renewable energy solutions while establishing PayKeeper as the leader in secure, escrow-based financial technology. BayWa r.e. and PayKeeper aim to create a more stable and transparent financial foundation in the solar industry, benefiting contractors and customers and supporting the growing demand for renewable energy across the United States.

See PayKeeper’s full announcement of its partnership with BayWa r.e. here.

“We are thrilled to announce our new partnership with PayKeeper and expand our financial service offerings. This collaboration will empower our customers to streamline cash flow and reduce their accounts receivable efforts. By integrating PayKeeper’s innovative financial solutions with BayWa r.e.’s distribution expertise, we are providing installers with the tools they need to focus more on what matters most—delivering high-quality solar and energy storage projects. This partnership underscores our commitment to supporting the solar industry and ensuring that installers have the resources they need to grow and succeed in an increasingly dynamic market.”

– Ken Lima, CEO of BayWa r.e. Solar Distribution

“We couldn’t be more excited about our partnership with BayWa r.e.! BayWa r.e. has long been a leader in solar distribution, known for their incredible innovation and unwavering commitment to the solar industry. By combining PayKeeper’s cutting-edge financial automation tools with BayWa r.e.’s distribution expertise, we’re creating a seamless way for solar installers to streamline cash flow and minimize accounts receivable challenges. It’s all about giving installers more time and resources to focus on delivering exceptional solar and energy storage projects. BayWa r.e.’s dedication to supporting the solar industry aligns perfectly with our mission, and together, we’re ensuring installers have what they need to thrive in this rapidly growing market. We’re thrilled to lead this innovation together.” 

– Kelly Curtis, CEO, PayKeeper

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As we come into the last months of the year, the BayWa r.e. team sits down with Chris Crowell of Solar Builder again to talk about tools for solar installers. This episode in our PowerForward! series partnership focuses on financing options that support solar business growth.

• 0:35 – Why should I consider offering solar systems via leases – aka third-party ownership?
• 1:48 – Questions to ask of my business before offering TPO?
• 4:06 – Fundamental differences in leases vs loans, as a business model
• 5:49 – Is there more work on the front end?
• 7:08 – How do I evaluate TPO providers? Fine print to watch for?
• 11:01 – How does TPO change my cashflow?
• 12:58 – How does a lease deal change my O&M strategy?
• 14:24 – What if a TPO customer wants to add a battery?
• 16:47 – Examples of how financing can sink or save a business.

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[Allen, TX, September 10, 2024] – Sol-Ark, a leading innovator in solar and energy storage solutions, is pleased to announce the expansion of its strategic distribution partnership with BayWa r.e. Solar Distribution. This agreement extends the companies’ existing distribution relationship from Canada to now encompass the entire United States. BayWa r.e., a global renewable energy distributor, will now offer Sol-Ark’s full range of energy storage products across its nationwide distribution network.

This partnership will initially focus on the commercial sector, providing businesses with access to Sol-Ark’s industry-leading commercial energy storage solutions, which are known for their reliability, innovation, and safety features. As demand for renewable energy systems continues to grow in the U.S., this collaboration enables both companies to meet the increasing needs of businesses looking to reduce carbon footprints while improving energy efficiency.

The partnership with BayWa r.e. Solar Distribution ensures that commercial clients throughout the country can access state-of-the-art technology backed by Sol-Ark’s commitment to sustainability and innovation. Both companies look forward to continuing their shared mission of promoting the transition to renewable energy.

“We’re excited to build on our successful partnership with BayWa r.e.,” said Tom Brennan, CEO of Sol-Ark. “This collaboration allows us to further our mission of providing efficient, resilient energy storage solutions for businesses across the country.”

“We see tremendous potential in expanding our distribution of Sol-Ark products in the U.S. market,” said Ken Lima, CEO of BayWa r.e. USA. “Their energy storage solutions align perfectly with our goal to provide innovative, sustainable energy solutions to our customers.”

– Ken Lima, CEO of BayWa r.e. Solar Distribution

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BayWa r.e. Solar Distribution is a leading renewable energy company with a focus on providing sustainable energy solutions across North America. As part of the global BayWa r.e. group, the company offers a full range of services including project development, distribution, and operational support for solar and wind energy projects.

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Sol-Ark® is a Texas-based solar and energy storage technology company known for its high-efficiency, durable, and scalable solar storage solutions. Sol-Ark’s cutting-edge products enable businesses and homeowners to harness the power of the sun with systems that are built for performance, reliability, and long-term value.

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BOSTON, MA – November 6, 2024 – Sungage Financial, a leading provider of residential solar financing, has entered into a partnership with BayWa r.e. Solar Systems, a distributor of residential and commercial solar and storage equipment. This alignment will help streamline the residential solar financing and equipment procurement process for shared installers.

This mutually-beneficial partnership will enable installer partners to order equipment from BayWa r.e. with no cash upfront and allot Sungage-specific funds to pay for equipment once a project funds. With the implementation of this seamless process, installers will be able to maintain cash flow, focus on their bottom lines and grow their project pipeline.

“We are pleased to announce our partnership with BayWa r.e., which aligns with our commitment to making solar energy more accessible. This collaboration will enhance our installer partners experience, while streamlining the financing process,” said Sungage Financial CEO Michael Gilroy.

See Sungage’s full announcement of its partnership with BayWa r.e. here.

“BayWa r.e.’s split pay financing program is dedicated to helping our customers build stronger businesses, alleviating working capital constraints. We are excited to expand our program offering to now include
Sungage. Through our partnership with Sungage, our customers will have access to competitive financing that translates to higher in-home conversions, resulting in more solar and storage being deployed in the
U.S.,”

– Ken Lima, CEO of BayWa r.e. Solar Distribution

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Leveraging more than 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.

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Sungage Financial LLC is shaping the residential solar industry by offering reliable and flexible financing solutions at the lowest monthly payments available. Sungage enables solar installers to build strong and
resilient businesses while helping families save money and live more sustainably. Headquartered in Boston, MA, with offices in Oakland, CA, and teams in Hawaii and Utah, Sungage currently operates in 44 states as well as the District of Columbia. For more information, please visit www.sungagefinancial.com.

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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.

On this edition of Power Forward!, we’ll discuss conversations from RE+ 2024, 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, with Joshua Tinaglia, finance program manager at BayWa r.e.

• 0:31 – Takeaways from RE+ 2024 conversations
• 2:05 – Outlook on TPO (leases) vs. loans now
• 3:27 – The role of a distributor in tracking domestic content
• 4:40 – Should I still offer TPO in 2025 with interest rates going down?
• 6:44 – Who actually benefits from the 10% domestic content adder?
• 8:41 – Explanation of Split-Pay, and how installers benefit

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