BayWa r.e. Solar Systems

Check 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 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!  Part of the BayWa r.e. Global family of renewable energy companies. The post PF! E25: Resetting the Solar Market in 2026 appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.

Check 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 our industry-leading Webstore to save time, get gear shipped, and get jobs done!  Part of the BayWa r.e. Global family of renewable energy companies. The post Solar Tech Talk E29: Supporting Solar Projects Beyond Delivery appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.

The 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. Ask us about our Financing Program and use our industry-leading Webstore to save time, get gear shipped, and get jobs done!  Part of the BayWa r.e. Global family of renewable energy companies. The post PF! E24: Solar financing after 25D: What installers need to know for 2026 appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.

The 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. Ask us about our Financing Program and use our industry-leading Webstore to save time, get gear shipped, and get jobs done!  Part of the BayWa r.e. Global family of renewable energy companies. The post PF! E23: Post-OBBB: Selling solar without the tax credit appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.

Check 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 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!  Part of the BayWa r.e. Global family of renewable energy companies. The post Solar Tech Talk E28: Repowering PV Solar w/ SMA America and American Solar & Roofing appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.