Solar Power World

Inovateus Solar president TJ Kanczuzewski talks with Solar Power World about the Midwest solar developer's rise to success. Topics include thin-film solar projects, the growth of the Midwest market and Inovateus Solar's partnership with IndyCar driver Stefan Wilson. Read more: https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2016/12/contractors-corner-midwest-developer-promotes-solar-national-stage/

Today we're discussing charge controllers with Alan Santos-Buch, Western Region Sales and Marketing Manager of Magnum Energy, a Sensata Technologies brand. Find out how to tell what charge controller is right for your system, why heat dissipation is so important, how the company's PT-100 differs from other option on the market and what other design considerations you should ponder in this podcast.

We spoke with Bryan Whitton, product manager at Darfon America, who explained how the company's G320 solar microinverter allows putting more inverters on a circuit and avoids the need for neutral conductors, along with other advantages for solar contractors.

Full-service provider Nautilus Solar recently celebrated its 10th anniversary, and the company has plans to expand into more regional markets. We talked with CEO Jim Rice about the company's longevity in the solar industry. Read more: https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2016/11/contractors-corner-nautilus-solar-uses-10th-birthday-expand-new-markets/

Sunworks has a storied past, but this year the California-based integrator found its niche and is ready to expand. We talked with CEO Jim Nelson about how the company plans to become more dominant.

There’s a lot that remains to be sorted out in the solar financing world, but did you know there’s an organization working to “crack the code” for financing distributed solar? The Solar Energy Finance Association, or SEFA, is based in California and was formed a few year years ago by those from both the solar industry and capital markets and focuses on increasing capital flow to solar, especially in the the rooftop residential and C&I markets. Mary Rottman, president of SEFA gave us some of her insight into today’s solar financing market.

In this Solar Speaks podcast, we learn about the Solar-Log line of monitoring products, which provide integrated monitoring and plant evaluation for projects of any scope. Solar-Log marketing manager Anne Nelson discusses the ROI of Solar-Log products, as well as how they benefit solar installers.

We talk with Mark Stacy, CEO of California's Infinity Energy, about the company's two years in business and how its finding success.

Obtaining solar project financing can be a complex process, and it’s made trickier if you’re not prepared. Here to discuss tips for solar developers when obtaining financing is Open Energy’s CEO and founder Graham Smith.

In this Solar Speaks podcast, NEXTracker co-founder and CTO Alex Au offers insight on what's next for NEXTracker, a global provider of solar tracking solutions. He also discusses how the company pushes innovation and recalls inspiring—and vexing—things he saw at SPI 2016.

Tim Drappi, procurement manager with solar module manufacturer SolarTech Universal, talks about the latest trends in solar panels (PERC, bifacial and more) with Solar Power World at Solar Speaks Live 2016.

Unirac CEO Peter Lorenz discusses why he got into the renewable-energy business and provides advice for contractors on how to use the best equipment, even if it costs a little more, in this Solar Speaks Live video, filmed on the tradeshow floor at Solar Power International 2016.

The Solar Ready Vets program is expertly described by program director Tenley Ann Dalstrom at Solar Speaks Live 2016. The solar job training program recently expanded to more military bases and helps match skilled veterans with nationwide solar installation companies.

Mark Begert has been with Austin-based solar contractor Meridian Solar for almost 10 years. During that time he helped the company move from a residential and commercial solar installer, to an EPC company focusing on the commercial, public and utility-scale markets. During a Solar Speaks Live interview at Solar Power International 2016, Meridian's executive vice president shares his best business practices and why non-profit work is also important to his company.

Kimbis takes on talk that the SEIA board of directors focuses too heavily on utility-scale solar, in this Solar Speaks Live video, filmed on the tradeshow floor at Solar Power International 2016. He also offers insight on the selection of a new SEIA president and how he views the U.S. presidential candidates, Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump.

David Vorlage, president of Namasté Solar, joined Solar Power World at Solar Speaks Live 2016 only a few months into his new job at the helm of the company. He talks about Namasté's community work and how to run a successful, employee-owned solar business.

Since 2001, Erica Mackie, co-founder and CEO of GRID Alternatives, has been making solar practical and accessible for low-income communities that need the savings and jobs the most, but have the least access. During a 2016 Solar Speaks Live interview, Mackie shares her passion for solar and the big issues each small installation can help address.

Helge Biernath, president and CEO of solar installer Sunstall, joined Solar Power World at Solar Speaks Live 2016 to discuss the changing market of large-scale, ground-mount solar and how the company adapts to new installation techniques.

Jeff Calabro, senior vice president of business development at Arraycon, offers insight on how ArrayCon was recognized as 2016's Top Solar Construction firm in Solar Power World and the type of equipment used to do such high-quality work, in this Solar Speaks Live video, filmed on the tradeshow floor at Solar Power International 2016.

Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) President and CEO Larry Sherwood explains its solar consumer protection initiative, how the solar industry can root out bad apples and the similarities between distributed solar and small wind, in this Solar Speaks Live video, filmed on the tradeshow floor at Solar Power International 2016.