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Featured Articles
What Installers Need to Know About Solar Loans Right Now
Join FranklinWH and Atmos Financial for an enlightening conversation on how premium energy storage solutions and strategic financing options can help contractors win more business and stay profitable.
Blueprint for Safe Harboring: What You Need to Know Before July 4, 2026
SolarEdge and Sunstone Credit joined BayWa r.e. to discuss safe harboring strategies, financing considerations, and the steps EPCs and developers can take.
Meter Socket Adapters Are Reshaping Solar + Storage Installations
Learn how ConnectDER is helping installers simplify interconnection, reduce labor, and accelerate project timelines.
Solar Tech Talk Podcast
Solar Tech Talk E29: Supporting Solar Projects Beyond Delivery
In today's evolving solar market, timing is everything. Strategic product holding and flexible delivery options help protect investments and reduce risk.
Solar Tech Talk E28: Repowering PV Solar w/ SMA America and American Solar & Roofing
To move the industry forward, repowering PV solar systems is now more important than ever before. Hear insights, tips, and tricks from the experts in this Solar Tech Talk episode!
Solar Tech Talk E27: Solar Industry Strategies Following H.R. 1 "One Big Beautiful Bill"
Join BayWa r.e. and American Roofing & Solar to unpack H.R. 1’s impacts—from tax credit changes to FEOC rules—and what it all means for your solar business.
Power Forward! Podcast
PF! E26: Understanding Safe Harbor Programs
Do you have a safe harbor plan before July 4th? Early planning can strengthen your project pipeline for years ahead.
PF! E25: Resetting the Solar Market in 2026
Following a turbulent year marked by reduced federal incentives, the solar industry is approaching a major transition.
PF! E24: Solar financing after 25D: What installers need to know 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.
A Focus on Storage
What Installers Need to Know About Solar Loans Right Now
Join FranklinWH and Atmos Financial for an enlightening conversation on how premium energy storage solutions and strategic financing options can help contractors win more business and stay profitable.
Exploring the FranklinWH aPower 2 and aPower S
Learn how FranklinWH's aPower 2 and aPower S simplify solar+storage installations, maximize efficiency, and unlock flexible system designs.
Power Up with SimpliPHI: Dive into Briggs & Stratton’s Battery System
Discover every advantage of Briggs & Stratton SimpliPHI 6.6 battery systems.
Featured Podcast
Solar Tech Talk
Featuring Deep Dives on Solar Products, Business Tips, and Industry Veterans
Deep Dives into Solar Financing
What Installers Need to Know About Solar Loans Right Now
Join FranklinWH and Atmos Financial for an enlightening conversation on how premium energy storage solutions and strategic financing options can help contractors win more business and stay profitable.
PF! E24: Solar financing after 25D: What installers need to know 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.
PF! E19: TPO Financing 101: Get started selling solar leases
Solar Builder Editor-in-Chief Chris Crowell gets a crash course in third-party ownership (TPO) solar programs from BayWa r.e. Finance Program Manager Joshua Tinaglia.