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Solar Tech Talk E28: Repowering PV Solar w/ SMA America and American Solar & Roofing

Solar Tech Talk E28: Repowering PV Solar w/ SMA America and American Solar & Roofing

Update: 2025-08-05
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Check out the recap from the show on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts:












































Highlights From This Episode:



















As the solar industry matures and evolves, repowering aging systems is becoming more important and relevant every day. So, what does repowering look like from an installer and manufacturer perspective?


In this Solar Tech Talk, we look at repowering from every angle with expert insights from David Dunlap, Vice President of Product Strategy of BayWa r.e., Joy Seitz, CEO of American Solar & Roofing, and Brandon Davis, Sales Director, Distribution of SMA America.


1:40 – What is repowering as a solar installer?
5:20 – Repowering as a business model for existing customers & orphaned PV systems
9:35 – Quoting repowering jobs – strategies & challenges
14:37 – The importance of repowering solar in 2025 and beyond
21:20 – How to approach repowering opportunities with effective communication & solutions
28:15 – Customer acquisition for repowering, opportunities and risk
34:50 – Doing the work: Having the right team to perform repowering jobs
42:15 – Final thoughts on the value of repowering


Learn more about SMA America: https://www.sma-america.com/
Or American Solar & Roofing: https://www.americansolarandroofing.com/













Joy Seitz


Joy Seitz


Owner & CEO, American Solar & Roofing










Brandon Davis


Brandon Davis


Director of Distribution Sales, SMA America




























BayWa r.e. Solar Distribution supplies residential and commercial solar installers in the United States with quality solar + storage components, forecasting, business planning advice, and a community of experts. Visit www.solar-distribution.com to engage with our team, read our industry insights articles, and stream our Solar Tech Talk podcasts and recorded webinars on YouTube and Spotify. Follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook to stay connected. Ask us about our <a class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" href="https://solar-distribution-us.baywa-re.com/grow-your-solar-business-with-healthy-financial-practices/" id="menur37i" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" title="https://solar-distribution-us.baywa-re.com/grow-your-s

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Solar Tech Talk E28: Repowering PV Solar w/ SMA America and American Solar & Roofing

Solar Tech Talk E28: Repowering PV Solar w/ SMA America and American Solar & Roofing

BayWa r.e. Solar Distribution