Webinars

Solar Builder webinars focus on solar PV installation and service education, detailed solar technology insight and business advice for solar installers. Attend live, or revisit the recordings at any time. Registration is always free.

Archived / On-Demand Webinars

Wed, Feb 16, 2025

Sponsored by S-5!

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Solar on Metal Roofs: Durability and Cost Savings With S-5! Domestic Content Racking

Join the experts at S-5! for a webinar where they will explore the significant advantages of pairing solar PV systems with metal roofs.
In this informative session, Mark Gies and Jesse Winternitz of S-5! will share their insights on best practices and highlight the top products engineered and tested to optimize the durability and cost savings of your next metal roof solar project. They will also dig into the company’s 35-year history of manufacturing in the U.S. and how S-5! products can help projects qualify for the domestic content bonus tax credit.
In this webinar, you’ll discover:

  • The Domestic Content Bonus Credit under the Inflation Reduction Act
  • Why metal roofs are the best platform for solar PV installations
  • The benefits of rail-less solar mounting systems

Thu, Jan 30, 2025 2:00 PM EST

Sponsored by Fronius

Fronius

Enhancing Energy Independence with Fronius

Join us for a webinar on the future of energy independence with Fronius. This session will focus on the Fronius GEN24, our residential solar inverter solution, which allow for hybrid compatibility with battery storage. Learn about Fronius’ innovative technology that ensures energy needs are met at all times of the day, even during power outages.

You’ll also get an exciting sneak peek at our new Essential Backup Load Unit, designed to enable the Fronius GEN24 Plus to maximize energy storage potential.

ATTEND FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN! We’ll be giving away a DJI Mini 4 Pro Drone Fly More Combo to one lucky participant, so stick around until the end when we draw our winner!

Whether you’re a solar installer, energy enthusiast, or just looking to learn about the latest in energy technology, this session will provide you with the knowledge and tools to enhance your energy independence. There will also be a Q&A available at the end of the webinar to answer any questions.s.


Thursday, December 12th at 2pm EST

Sponsored by Wattmonk

wattmonk

AI’s Role in Solar: Transforming Today, Defining 2025

Join us for an insightful session, “AI’s Role in Solar: Transforming Today, Defining 2025,” where you’ll discover how artificial intelligence is redefining solar project workflows and design.

Led by industry experts, this webinar will cover:

  • Real-world applications of AI in solar to improve efficiency and accuracy.
  • Key insights on the future of solar powered by AI, giving you a competitive edge in 2025 and beyond.
  • A demonstration of Wattmonk’s latest AI-driven tools for site assessment and automated plan set creation.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the current impact of AI on solar workflows.
  • Discover future AI trends in solar technology.
  • Learn how Framesense and Zippy can streamline solar project planning.

Wed., November 20th at 2pm EST

Sponsored by Generac

Empowering Your Solar Battery Storage Business: 3 Key Advantages of Partnering with Generac

With the PWRcell 2 Series, Generac is empowering installers to succeed by giving them all the tools they need to sell, install, and service clean energy solutions with confidence. Register now to join Generac and learn more about the 3 key advantages of being a PWRcell installer and how they can help you grow your business.

  1. Offer Powerful Technology: PWRcell 2 is a powerful, smart and resilient whole home backup solution for virtually any home.
  2. Experience Unbeatable Support: PWRcell installers are supported by a national network of expert sales, marketing, installation and service supportWhether you’re a first-time installer or seasoned professional.
  3. Harness the Power of the Generac Brand: With 65 years of experience and a growing ecosystem of residential and commercial energy management products, Generac is here to stay. Derisk your business by aligning with an established and trusted brand.

On-demand through 10-30, 2025

Sponsored by Gripple

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Top 5 Cable Management Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them

Join the Gripple Inc. solar team on 30th October to uncover the top 5 PV cable management pitfalls and how to avoid them. Secure your spot now to learn how to maximize solar production and ROI

Key topics include:

  1. Failing Cable Ties
  2. Minimizing Cable Damage and Wear
  3. Overcoming Skills Shortages
  4. How to Make Smart Savings
  5. Balancing Cap-Ex and Op-Ex requirements

Cable management is a hot topic in utility solar. A recent industry report indicates that more than 80% of projects face wiring issues, with over a quarter of these problems stemming from poor cable management.

With failures resulting in hundreds of thousands of dollars’ worth of downtime and lost production, it is in every key stakeholders’ interests to get cable management right.

As a leading supplier of cable management systems globally, the Gripple solar team are in a unique position to share insights, tips and best practices based on experience working with EPC’s and solar contractors in North America, Europe, Asia and Africa.

This webinar will dive into common pitfalls and give advice on how you can avoid costly mistakes, both during design and install and in O&M phases.

Don’t miss this opportunity to discover how you can overcome cable management problems as well as learn more about some of Gripple’s innovative solutions for managing PV cables efficiently.  Sign up today to secure your spot.


On-demand through 9-25, 2025

Sponsored by Sitetracker

Energizing the Future: A Fireside Chat with Cypress Creek Renewables about Digital Tools Driving Renewable Energy Success

According to recent industry reports, digital transformation can lead to a 20-30% increase in project efficiency and a 15-25% reduction in overall project costs. These advancements are crucial in an industry that is expected to grow by over 50% in the next decade.

Key discussion points will include:

  • The role of digital transformation in addressing challenges and bottlenecks in renewable energy projects.
  • From development to O&M, real-world use cases showcasing the impact of digital tools on project, job, and asset efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Strategies for integrating digital solutions to enhance project visibility, communication, and collaboration.
  • The future of renewable energy project management in a digitally driven landscape.

On-demand through 8-28, 2025

Sponsored by FranklinWH

Power Controls & National Electric Code (NEC) 2023

Explore the future of power control systems (PCS) in home energy 

Recent updates to the National Electric Code (NEC) have established the power control system (PCS) as a key element in home energy management and solar plus storage integration. Two significant advantages of PCS are the ability to avoid main panel upgrades (MPU) and to exceed the 120% rule which allows for greater flexibility and efficiency in energy usage. 

This report explores:

  • The definition of PCS in NEC 2020 & 2023.
  • How PCS enables surpassing the 120% rule.
  • Why AC-coupled energy storage systems (ESS) are crucial for PCS.
  • The role of intelligent circuits in avoiding main panel upgrades (MPU).

On-demand through 7-9, 2025

Sponsored by Fronius

Fronius

Empowering Energy: Unveiling the Future with Fronius GEN2

Get energized for the future of home energy with Fronius GEN24! Watch this exclusive webinar featuring presenter Paul Bui, Fronius Technical Advisor, and host Chris Crowell, Benjamin Media Editor. 

Designed to empower, learn all about the NEW Fronius GEN24, the latest innovation in Fronius residential inverters coming to the United States starting July 2024.  The Fronius GEN24 delivers a simplified and fast installation process, flexibility and future security, lean system design, maximum yield, and energy independence.
With the Up.storage software upgrade arriving late 2024, you’ll have the option to add hybrid battery capability for ultimate energy independence. Don’t miss out – register now!  


On-demand through 5-9, 2025

Sponsored by Panasonic Eco Solutions

Panasonic

Empowering Installers with Cutting-Edge EVERVOLT Home Storage Solutions

Join us for an exciting webinar diving deep into the world of EVERVOLT Energy Storage Systems (ESS) technology:

  • Deep dive into EVERVOLT Energy Storage Systems (ESS) technology, exploring advanced functionalities and applications
  • Differentiation strategies: Learn how to set yourself apart by offering smart load control solutions
  • Gain practical knowledge and techniques to elevate your installations and meet client demands effectively
  • Attending this training will allow you to get certified and start offering EVERVOLT solutions to customers and grow your business

On-demand through 4-24, 2025

Sponsored by Terrasmart

Terrasmart

From CapEx to OpEx: How to build Profitable Solar Tracker Projects

The path to maximizing long-term revenue begins with understanding how terrain, topography, weather, and technology impact CapEx and OpEx.

Join this online webinar to learn how smart decision-making up front can reduce capital and operating expenses while driving a higher ROI. Leading solar experts—Chase Anderson, John Goetz, and Ashton Vandemark—will answer your questions during the live Q&A session.

Durin this webinar we’ll dive into:

  • Understanding terrain and refusal challenges and how to overcome them
  • How to significantly reduce grading costs 
  • Why smart technology is key to faster and more predictable O&M 

On-demand through 3-13, 2025

Sponsored by GoodWe

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GoodWe’s NEW UL RESIDENTIAL ESS and COMMERCIAL SOLUTIONS (480V-208V)

This webinar will present the GoodWe company, as a leading global inverter manufacturer, and its complete energy storage products with the new C&I three phase 480V and 208V inverters, made for the US market. Sollega will feature their UL3741 certified racking solutions that simplify commercial rooftop installations and the OpenSolar team will demonstrate how residential and commercial rooftop solutions can be designed and proposals made easily.


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