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Solar Tech Talk E21: How Qcells is Creating More Opportunity for All Markets with Energy Storage and Virtual Power Plants

In this episode of Solar Tech Talk, co-hosts Jason Burnett and Aaron Bingham are joined by our colleagues at Qcells to talk about their energy storage line card and how their virtual power plant partnerships are bringing positive change to the industry.

by | Sep 27, 2023 | Building a Healthy Business (new), Commercial Solar, Podcasts, Products + Technology, Sales and Marketing, Solar r.e.view, Solar Tech Talk, Solar Tech Talk

Check out the recap from the show on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts:

Highlights From This Episode:

  • Introduction to Qcells and their mission to revolutionize solar (2:37)
  • Why did Qcells decide to break into the energy storage space? (3:24)
  • The basics and high-level overview of Qcells newest line card addition – the Q.HOME ESS SOLUTION (5:09)
  • How the Q.HOME stackability and design can improve your solar installation experience (7:02)
  • Breaking down the instructions for installation spacing requirements for the Q.HOME modules, including the 9540A testing series mentioned in manuals (11:46)
  • Discussing the challenges that installers have with complying to strict guidelines while working with AHJ’s (13:20)
  • Where Q.HOME installers can find resources and documentation for spacing requirements (15:35)
  • How to seek additional support from Qcells when onsite for an install (16:50)
  • Seeking support when dealing with AHJ’s that are pushing back against certain installation plans or configurations (20:10)
  • With changes to net metering policies across the U.S., what types of configurations can be used to give installers a great sales strategy when it comes to solar and storage? (21:22)
  • Why California is not the only state with plenty of opportunity for energy storage growth (27:55)
  • How Qcells is utilizing strategic partnerships to create more grid stability and opportunities for the state of Texas (29:45)
Jeff Gill

Jeff Gill

Channel Strategy Development Manager

Qcells

Kam Sihota

Senior Product Manager for Q.HOME ESS Solution

Qcells

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