Solar Builder Videos

The videos home for Solar Builder magazine, a go-to resource for solar professionals. We go in-depth on new solar PV systems, products and services (inverters, modules, tracker systems, etc.), and we chat with experts about solar design and installation trends — from residential and small C&I to large utility-scale solar plants.

The Pitch

Exploring new PV products, ideas, and innovations in 15 min

Improving solar business profitability with APsystems | The Pitch

Residential solar is in a lull, and the best path forward may be product and design flexibility. On this episode of The Pitch, we discuss the business challenges facing solar installers, and how a different approach to operations and installation — using multi-module microinverters — can boost solar installer profitability. Here to explain is Jason Higginson, head of marketing in North America for APsystems.

Filling the Solar Technician Tool Belt with Fluke | The Pitch

I-V Curve tracers, irradiance meters, clamp meters, thermal imagers … the list of tools for solar pros is long and complex. Today on The Pitch we’ll simplify things with Will White, Solar Applications Specialist at Fluke.

Power Forward!

A solar business discussion series, in collaboration with BayWa r.e.

Solar business takeaways from NABCEP 2024 CE

The NABCEP CE conference is a great education and networking event for solar installers. On this edition of Power Forward! Solar Builder Editor Chris Crowell discusses the most important takeaways for solar installers from the 2024 edition of the NABCEP CE event with Jordyn Dollarhide, communications and media manager with BayWa r.e.

Surviving the NEM 3 California solar market

California solar installers experienced a disastrous 2023 as soon as the NEM 3 rate changes took effect. The California Solar and Storage Association reports about an 80 percent drop in rooftop solar projects since April 2023. To make matters worse, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) closed out 2023 by approving further changes that impact the payback on battery exports. The CPUC also ended the self-consumption of solar for most virtual net metering projects. Is there any way to Power Forward! in California? We discuss with David Dunlap, VP of Product Strategy for the US, with BayWa r.e.

The Buzz

Giving our 2 cents per kW on key issues in distributed generation with a roster of PV veterans and experts

Mayfield Renewables Education Summit Overview

The Mayfield Education Summit will consist of a full day of training sessions — 3 educational tracks with 5 sessions in each — bookended by networking opportunities the nights before and after the Summit.

Post-Inflation Reduction Act solar sales landscape

Solar Builder magazine Editor-in-Chief Chris Crowell discusses the post-Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) home solar sales experience with Carina Brockl, Chief Revenue Officer with Aurora Solar.

60 Seconds in the Sunlight

Quick videos from Solar Builder, putting solar companies and their innovations in the spotlight

TerraTrak designed for rocky, cold Rumford Solar site

In this 60 Seconds in the Sunlight, we tour the 6.5 MW Rumford Solar farm in Rumford, Maine, developed and built by Nexamp with its partner Terrasmart, to overcome rocky soils, undulating slopes (up to a 20% grade ) and harsh Northeastern winters.

Save Time & Prep Modules Before Installing with S-5! MLPE Mount

Secure MLPEs to your solar PV modules and bond equipment together to easily comply with grounding requirements. Use S-5! cable clips to streamline your solar panel wiring and maintain easy access to conductor ends. Optimize wire management with the S-5! MLPE Mount and cable clips to save time, hassle and money on your next solar project!

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