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PF! E24: Solar financing after 25D: What installers need to know for 2026

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.

PF! E23: Post-OBBB: Selling solar without the tax credit

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.

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

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.

Solar Tech Talk E27: Solar Industry Strategies Following H.R. 1 “One Big Beautiful Bill”

Check 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 David Dunlap VP, Product Strategy BayWa r.e.  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 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 E27: Solar Industry Strategies Following H.R. 1 “One Big Beautiful Bill” appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.

PF! E22: Repowering as a Solar Installer Business Model

The 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 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! E22: Repowering as a Solar Installer Business Model appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.