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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Matt Nash

Technical Sales Advisor

Fronius

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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Mike DiRico

Director of Sales, Distribution East

SPAN

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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.

Eric Bergman

C&I Sales Director, North America

Enphase

Corey Geiger

Chief Operating Officer

Enstall

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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

About BayWa r.e.

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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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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Solar Tech Talk Podcast Series

Product 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 Distribution 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 engage with our team, read our industry insights articles, and stream our Solar Tech Talk podcasts and recorded webinars on YouTube and Spotify. Follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook to stay connected. Ask us about our Financing Program and use our industry-leading Webstore to save time, get gear shipped, and get jobs done! 

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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

About BayWa r.e.

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.

About Sol-Ark

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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BayWa r.e. Solar Distribution 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 engage with our team, read our industry insights articles, and stream our Solar Tech Talk podcasts and recorded webinars on YouTube and Spotify. Follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook to stay connected. Ask us about our Financing Program and use our industry-leading Webstore to save time, get gear shipped, and get jobs done! 

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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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About BayWa r.e.

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.

About Sungage Financial

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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Solar Tech Talk Podcast Series

Product 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 Distribution 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 engage with our team, read our industry insights articles, and stream our Solar Tech Talk podcasts and recorded webinars on YouTube and Spotify. Follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook to stay connected. Ask us about our Financing Program and use our industry-leading Webstore to save time, get gear shipped, and get jobs done! 

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Highlights From This Episode:

Ready to learn how to make your projects easier and support your customers? In this episode of Solar Tech Talk, BayWa r.e. experts dive in with Fronius, a primary manufacturer of inverters for solar installers in the US.

They cover:

• The Fronius GEN24 and GEN24 Plus inverters
• Fronius’ focus on quality and testing to build their products
• How installers are using the Fronius GEN24 to streamline their process and what they say about the product
• How installers can level up their system design and development using Fronius’ platforms

Featuring:

• Summer Rain Ursomarso, Director of Marketing, BayWa r.e.
• Zachary Kirin, Product Manager, Fronius USA

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Product Manager

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Solar installers across the country are focused on sourcing materials that adhere to Domestic Content requirements, but this isn’t always an easy process. Silfab Solar, an American PV module manufacturer, is making meeting standards easier! And, by choosing domestically manufactured panels, you can often ensure higher quality and compliance.

In this conversation, BayWa r.e. Solar Distribution sat down with solar experts from Silfab and Tesla to deep dive into their support for solar installers navigating USA-made content and UFLPA.

Topics covered:

• How Silfab contributes to your domestic content needs
• How Silfab panels stack up against foreign panels and why that’s important to solar installers
• Silfab tech roadmap for 2025 and 2026 and how it can benefit your business
• BONUS: Guest Appearance from Tesla with a review of Tesla domestic content and their partnership with Silfab.

Featuring:

• Ryan Adams, Director of Business Development, Silfab Solar
• Mark Abrams, Inverter Sales, Tesla
• Hosted by Daniela Schwartzman, Marketing, BayWa r.e.

 

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