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Solar financiers provide easy access to financing that is tailored for solar — in fact, according to Wood Mackenzie, more than 82% of residential solar being installed in the U.S. is financed by a solar financier . Much like car dealership models, solar financing products can take the form of loans or leases. But beyond that, the inner workings of solar financing may still feel hidden behind a cur...

If you’ve known us for a while, you may have noticed that we at BayWa r.e. Solar Systems have been growing our conversation around the commercial solar space — including this new podcast with Guillaume Casanova , our Director of Commercial Solutions. Getting into commercial and industrial (C&I) solar projects isn’t just a matter of scaling up. It’s about understanding different equipment and i...

Welcoming a child into the world is an important event for any family. However, setting a generous leave policy for your business may feel daunting. In this installment of our Culture Chronicles solar business series, we want to dispel some of the myths surrounding paid family leave — and discuss how to create an equitable and welcoming company culture with supportive leave policies. Whether or no...

Residential solar installers will be treated to a special financing-focused Solar Town Hall coming up Wednesday, February 24 ( 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time | RSVP ). To preview this expert roundtable, we called up Bryan White , Research Analyst at Wood Mackenzie Power & Renewables , to set the scene for us. What’s happening right now on the solar financing landscape in the United States? What...

Every month, BayWa r.e. Solar Systems brings U.S. solar contractors and industry leaders together to discuss challenges and opportunities in the business of solar installation and deployment. Solar is growing so quickly, with many installers are asking themselves, “How do I scale my business? How do I make sure my company does not miss out?” And one question that often comes up in these discussion...

From medical centers and warehouses, to school campuses and resorts, installing for the commercial and industrial (C&I) solar segment is a world unto its self — starting from the equipment up. And whether you’re a seasoned C&I contractor or just getting started in these projects, staying ahead of new product trends can help you plan out the year. To help with this, BayWa r.e. Solar Systems...

#powerpress_subscribe-5{ width:100%; } Listen and subscribe to Solar r.e.view Apple Podcasts Android by Email RSS More Subscribe Options #SolarTechTalk is back! Once again, our hosts Aaron Bingham and Kate Collardson — who spend their days as Product Managers at BayWa r.e. Solar Systems — are here to bring you timely technology overviews and forecasts of the residential and commercial solar produc...

Every month, BayWa r.e. Solar Systems brings U.S. solar contractors and industry leaders together to discuss challenges and opportunities in the business of solar installation and deployment. Welcome back to a new season of Solar Town Hall! We’ve got all-new shows lined up for you this year, with expert guests familiar and new. While the challenges continue in our industry, there is also a lot to...

Our Executive Roundtable podcast brings you industry insights straight from the C-suite at BayWa r.e. Solar Systems. In this episode, we talk with our Head of Supplier Relations Daniel Marino and our VP of Operations David Dunlap. This year, BayWa r.e. Solar Systems is bringing U.S. solar contractors even more great content through our recorded shows and live events! Joining our podcast lineup is...

BayWa r.e. Solar Systems Marketing Director Tom Miller sat down with Generac Chief Marketing Officer Russ Minick to chat about Generac’s PWRCell storage system, their lead-sharing program, the connection between Pika and Neurio in the Generac DNA, consumer desire for resilience, what’s new and upcoming from Generac, Russ’s career path to CMO, and a lot more. 00:28 Meet Russ Minick, and learn...

#SolarFam, you know that at BayWa r.e. Solar Systems, we’re here to support you, the solar contractor, and help you stay updated on product news, technology and market trends, and savvy business advice. In that spirit, we’re proud to bring you another great podcast and video series: Solar Tech Talk ! Hosted by our Product Managers Aaron Bingham and Kate Collardson , the new show features timely te...

Every month, we bring solar contractors and industry leaders together to discuss the best way to approach innovations and challenges ahead for our residential and commercial landscape. The message is clear: offering residential and commercial solar to under-served communities makes social and business sense. But what actionable steps can our industry take to bridge this solar gap? We have to start...

Following a well-attended town hall on the Mind of the Solar Consumer, Tom Miller sat down with two of our town hall guests to dig into more audience questions and try to get to the root of the question: What’s Inside the Mind of the Solar Consumer? Joining the podcast are Kelsey Ruger, the Vice President of Product at Hello Alice, and Scott Nguyen, CEO of 17TeraWatts.  Related Solar Town Ha...

This month’s town hall was brought to you in partnership between BayWa r.e. Solar Systems and 17TeraWatts. Looking for best-in-class products, service, and a partner you can count on? Contact Sales Every month, we bring solar contractors and industry leaders together to discuss the best way to approach innovations and challenges ahead for our residential and commercial landscape. In our sola...

Tom Miller sat down with Unirac CEO Peter Lorenz to talk about the recent Ecolibrium acquisition, what Unirac is doing to support C&I contractors, new products, COVID-19 reflections, market outlook , his love of New Mexico and more. To learn more about the latest from Unirac, check out our most recent article . Related Unirac’s Huge Expansion of Products in 2020 Rack Up Wins for Solar Installe...

From market demand to supply chain changes to pandemic and wildfire impacts, 2020 has been a journey for contractors with commercial and industrial (C&I) projects. There’s quite a bit to stay apprised of, as everyone manages inventory for the year-end rush and start planning ahead for sales and opportunities in 2021. Fortunately, we covered some key takeaways in this week’s week’s #SolarTownH...

The first thing contractors usually mention when talking about solar financing is dealer fees. No one seems to like them . But what exactly are they and what purpose do they serve? What aspects should be transparent to the homeowner? What else should contractors look for when selecting a solar financier? Get the answers to these questions from our Director of Residential Finance Rachel Schapira in...

The rapid growth of our solar installation industry has created an interesting tension on the front of electrical codes and inspections. Technological and safety specifications that have faced only occasional disruption since the time of Edison and Westinghouse are now challenged by yearly innovations in PV modules, smart inverters, and now storage and charging. Contractors are eager to innovate a...

Until recently, solar installers suffered from a fractured set of generic software tools with legacy dysfunction and siloed incompatibilities — some for sales, some for design, some for tracking workflow, et cetera. However, we are now seeing the arrival of powerful new solar-specific software with cross-platform compatibility that allows solar installers to embrace the solar software stack”...

Today we’re featuring a discussion between BayWa r.e. Solar Systems, CEO, Boaz Soifer, and Dr. Charlie Gay. We asked Charlie to come on the program to talk about disaggregation, resilience, the modern grid, how to accelerate our clean energy economy, and more. Charlie’s credentials are extensive. He’s on the External Advisory Board at Sandia National Labs he’s also the former director...

Great companies know that diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are principles that genuinely benefit the communities we cultivate and the markets we serve. But how can solar professionals truly walk the talk and hold ourselves accountable to our teammates, our trade, and our society? These were the themes of this week’s #SolarTownHall. “From a workforce perspective, our industry has a lot...

At our June 3 conversation, we discussed the ideas for adapting to a “low-touch” sales environment. For our June 17 Solar Town Hall , we took the conversation to a higher level: is there an opportunity to rethink business as usual in the solar industry? Are there fundamental shifts we can identify and embrace to survive, thrive, and meet this transformative moment? Our expert roundtable boasted ye...

Every other week, CEO Boaz Soifer, solar contractors, and industry leaders come together to discuss the best way to approach the COVID-19 challenges ahead. The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the need for solar to adapt to a “ low-touch ” sales environment. For our June 3 Solar Town Hall , we hosted a vibrant conversation with fellow contractors and other expert panelists on the best way forward...

Every other week, CEO Boaz Soifer, solar contractors, and industry leaders come together to discuss the best way to approach the COVID-19 challenges ahead. As states and counties consider modifying COVID-19 sheltering restrictions, how can solar contractors prepare to safely put crews back on the job site? What liability, compliance, and industrial hygiene practices need updating? We talked employ...

Following up from our April 29 town hall on the PPP, Tom sat down with Gina Romdoss to answer 20 more of your PPP questions. NOTE: The federal guidance on what you need to do to achieve forgiveness is a moving target. Please keep in mind that the advice Gina provides may be out of date in the coming week. Gina and I will circle back soon for an update, but please keep in mind the temporal nature o...