Solar Tech Talk E28: Repowering PV Solar w/ SMA America and American Solar & Roofing

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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 systems
9:35 – Quoting repowering jobs – strategies & challenges
14:37 – The importance of repowering solar in 2025 and beyond
21:20 – How to approach repowering opportunities with effective communication & solutions
28:15 – Customer acquisition for repowering, opportunities and risk
34:50 – Doing the work: Having the right team to perform repowering jobs
42:15 – 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

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