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BayWa r.e. Solar Systems
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PF! E25: Resetting the Solar Market in 2026
May 1500:19:03Tap to summarizeCheck out the recap from the show on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts: Discover how upcoming changes in solar tax credits could impact your investment decisions. Tune into Power Forward to gain insights from industry expert David Dunlap, BayWa r.e.’s VP of Product Strategy, on how you can navigate the evolving solar market landscape in 2026 and beyond. Highlights From This Podcast: 00:55 Where the solar market stands today 03:09 Biggest changes impacting the market in 2026 06:14 Understanding your options in this new landscape 09:42 Biggest challenges facing solar installers today 14:18 Reasons for hope in today’s solar market 15:53 How to take back control of your solar business SUBSCRIBE TO SOLAR BUILDER TALK TO THE BAYWA R.E. TEAM 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 <a id="menur37e" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh...
Transcribe →Solar Tech Talk E29: Supporting Solar Projects Beyond Delivery
Mar 400:13:50Tap to summarizeCheck out the recap from the show on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts: Highlights From This Episode: In this episode of Solar Tech Talk, we sat down with Travis Walker, Director of Business Development at BayWa r.e., to discuss how flexibility and strategic inventory management play a critical role in today’s solar market. As project timelines shift and market conditions evolve, having the right support behind the scenes can make all the difference in keeping developments on track. Travis shares insight into how BayWa r.e. supports customers beyond supplying equipment. From holding products to aligning delivery with project readiness, this conversation highlights the value of partnership in powering solar projects forward. 0:52 – How does BayWa r.e. think about supporting customers beyond just selling product?2:05 – What would you say makes our approach to holding and managing customer product different from other distributors?5:03 – In what kinds of situations might a customer need us to hold product for them before it’s ready to ship?6:33 – How does the ability to hold product help customers stay on track when projects are delayed or timelines shift?8:00 – What kind of peace of mind does it give customers knowing their equipment is secured and accounted for, even if it’s not immediately deployed?9:02 – How does this approach help customers manage risk during uncertain or changing market conditions?10:30 – Can you share an example of how holding product has helped a customer navigate a challenging project timeline?12:17 – Final thoughts Learn more about BayWa r.e.: https://solar-distribution-us.baywa-re.com/ CONTACT BAYWA R.E. 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 <a id="menur37k" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx1...
Transcribe →PF! E24: Solar financing after 25D: What installers need to know for 2026
Oct 2400:00:41Tap to summarizeThe U.S. residential solar market is preparing for significant change as the 25D tax credit phases out at the end of 2025. If you’re a solar installer preparing for 2026, this episode breaks down the financing shifts you need to understand — from TPO to loan structures — and how to evaluate your options in a volatile market. In this live Power Forward session, recorded on the PowerUp Live Stage at RE+ 2025, Chris Crowell of Solar Builder speaks with Josh Tinaglia, Finance Program Manager at BayWa r.e., to discuss what’s next for residential solar financing and how the industry can adapt to the shifting landscape. Special thanks to SunCast Media for partnering with us and producing this session. Topics include: What the 25D tax credit sunset means for installers and homeowners Why third-party ownership (TPO) will play a bigger role starting in 2026 Questions to ask your TPO providers The outlook for solar loans, dealer fees, and new finance products Prepaid leases and transferability of tax credits The uncertainty of FEOC rules and domestic content requirements The impact of cancelled programs like Solar for All and the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund Subscribe to Solar Builder Talk to Our Team 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. <a id="menur37g" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6...
Transcribe →PF! E23: Post-OBBB: Selling solar without the tax credit
Aug 7, 202500:25:17Tap to summarizeThe Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) is signed, as is the death warrant for the residential solar tax credit. On Power Forward, Solar Builder Editor-in-Chief Chris Crowell discusses what solar installers should do next with David Dunlap, VP of product strategy with BayWa r.e. Highlights From This Podcast: 0:36 – How to handle the Dec. 31, 2025, deadline for end of ITC3:08 – What qualifies as a “project” to qualify for tax credit by Dec. 31.5:40 – What should solar installers do now to prepare for life after ITC?9:04 – Ways to change my sales approach (and pricing) with no tax credit.13:26 – Is “diversification” strategy still viable without EV and other tax credits?16:52 – The case for getting into commercial solar projects21:07 – Final thoughts: Any silver linings to losing the tax credit? Subscribe to Solar Builder Talk to Our Team 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. <a id="menur37g" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" title="https://solar-distribution-us.baywa-re.com/about-us/sales-team/" href="https://solar-distribution-us.baywa-re.com/about-us/sales-team/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Link A...
Transcribe →Solar Tech Talk E28: Repowering PV Solar w/ SMA America and American Solar & Roofing
Aug 5, 202500:48:16Tap to summarizeCheck out the recap from the show on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts: Highlights From This Episode: As the solar industry matures and evolves, repowering aging systems is becoming more important and relevant every day. So, what does repowering look like from an installer and manufacturer perspective? In this Solar Tech Talk, we look at repowering from every angle with expert insights from David Dunlap, Vice President of Product Strategy of BayWa r.e., Joy Seitz, CEO of American Solar & Roofing, and Brandon Davis, Sales Director, Distribution of SMA America. 1:40 – What is repowering as a solar installer?5:20 – Repowering as a business model for existing customers & orphaned PV systems9:35 – Quoting repowering jobs – strategies & challenges14:37 – The importance of repowering solar in 2025 and beyond21:20 – How to approach repowering opportunities with effective communication & solutions28:15 – Customer acquisition for repowering, opportunities and risk 34:50 – Doing the work: Having the right team to perform repowering jobs42:15 – Final thoughts on the value of repowering Learn more about SMA America: https://www.sma-america.com/Or American Solar & Roofing: https://www.americansolarandroofing.com/ Joy Seitz Owner & CEO, American Solar & Roofing Brandon Davis Director of Distribution Sales, SMA America Shop Inverter Solutions from SMA 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 <a id="menur37e" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewt...
Transcribe →Solar Tech Talk E27: Solar Industry Strategies Following H.R. 1 “One Big Beautiful Bill”
Jul 16, 202501:17:06Tap to summarizeCheck out the recap from the show on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts: Highlights From This Episode: After months of anticipation, the “One Big Beautiful Bill” was officially signed into law on July 4th, 2025. In this podcast, David Dunlap, BayWa r.e. VP of Product Strategy, and Joy Seitz, CEO of American Roofing & Solar, discuss initial reactions to the bill and strategies moving forward with the new legislation in place. 0:00 – Intro 1:37 – Is this a setback for the solar industry? 4:45 – Installer advocacy experience leading up to the final bill 12:48 – How will the early elimination of 25D (Homeowner ITC) affect solar installers? 25:32 – Commercial tax credits, the value of leasing models and solar installations for businesses 35:50 – Foreign Entities of Concern (FEOC), Safe Harboring, and other considerations for C&I solar 48:36 – The state of clean energy manufacturing in the U.S. 1:01:00 – The immediate timeline of industry shifts 1:04:45 – Positioning solar beyond ROI & adding diverse offerings 1:15:15 – Final thoughts Note: This podcast was recorded on July 8th, 2025. Joy Seitz Owner & CEO American Solar & Roofing <h4 class="et_pb_module_head...
Transcribe →PF! E22: Repowering as a Solar Installer Business Model
Jun 16, 202500:24:52Tap to summarizeThe residential solar market has changed, which means residential solar business models need to change too. Over the next few episodes of Power Forward! we’ll discuss some actionable strategies for restructuring your approach so that your solar installation business can be more resilient in the years ahead. To kick things off we’re zooming in on the concept of “repowering,” and how you can turn that into a profit center, with Travis Walker, Director of Business Development at BayWa r.e., and Corey Garrison, CEO of SouthFace Solar & Electric in Arizona. Highlights From This Podcast: 0:52 – What services should be offered by solar installer’s “service department” 3:32 – How to start pursuing solar repowering jobs 5:54 – How to sort a list of past customers for repowering potential 8:08 – The value of customer service agreements 9:01 – The economics of solar repowering: What’s my margin? 13:39 – Working with new (unhappy) customers with stranded systems 15:33 – Challenges or downsides to repowering jobs? 18:13 – Three ways to approach repowering as a line of business 22:16 – Hardware considerations when repowering. Subscribe to Solar Builder Talk to...
Transcribe →Solar Tech Talk E26: Domestic Content Demystified (Part 2!)
Apr 23, 202501:01:22Tap to summarizeCheck out the recap from the show on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts: Highlights From This Episode: The band is back together for a follow-up discussion surrounding 2025 Domestic Content Bonus Credit guidelines for PV solar projects in the United States. This podcast can be considered the sequel to our December 2024 episode (STT E25) and features David Dunlap, VP of Product Strategy of BayWa r.e. Solar Distribution, Corey Geiger, Chief Operating Officer of Enstall, and Eric Bergman, Sales Director C& I of Enphase. In this episode, you’ll learn: How market demand for Domestic Content products is changing How leading manufacturers are adjusting to the new guidelines And what installers should know about Domestic Content in 2025 Note: The information in this podcast is not tax, accounting, legal, or financial advice, and is intended for general informational purposes only. BayWa r.e., its employees, and the guests of this podcast do not hold any certifications or licenses related to tax advice and listeners are encouraged to consult a qualified advisor for specific legal or tax-related questions. Review the latest Domestic Content Guidance from the US Department of Treasury (as of April 29, 2025) here: U.S. Department of the Treasury Releases Guidance on Domestic Content Bonus for Clean Energy Credits | U.S. Department of the Treasury. Eric Bergman C&I Sales Director, North America Enphase Corey Geiger Chief Operating Officer Enstall Shop Domestic Content Products 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 <a id="menur37c" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" title="https://linkedin.com/company/bwre...
Transcribe →PF! E20: Solar Business Outlook for 2025
Jan 7, 202500:26:21Tap to summarizeWe 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 Subscribe to Solar Builder Talk to Our Team 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. <a id="menur37g" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f...
Transcribe →Solar Tech Talk E25: Domestic Content Demystified
Dec 12, 202401:11:44Tap to summarizeCheck out the recap from the show on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts: 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 Shop Domestic Content Products 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 <a id="menur37a" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" title="https://open.spotify.com/show/2ia5k6bi1f60bntvcpbtch" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2iA5K6BI1f6...
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