Solar Disruption Theory

In part 2 of this special edition episode with SEIA, Abby and John break down the government’s new incentives and how that will change the future of solar. With the increasing complexity of foreign imports and supply chain limitations, it’s clear that we need to grow solar manufacturing in the United States. Thanks to SEIA and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), we plan to do just that. Tune in to hear how Freedom Forever is expanding our investment in American-made solar!

On part one of this special edition two part episode of the Solar Disruption Theory podcast, we’re honored to be joined by SEIA, the Solar Energy Industries Association. Abigail Ross Hopper, CEO and John Smirnow, SVP of Supply Chain and Sustainability, give us a behind-the-scenes look into how the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) came to be. Riding the highs and lows of the solar coaster, the perseverance of their team at SEIA prevailed to create the most transformative legislation in the history of solar. From the stackable adders to loans and PPAs, watch for the full breakdown of the IRA!

On December 15, 2022, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) unanimously voted to eliminate the state’s solar net energy metering (NEM) program and replaced it with a “Net Billing Tariff.” Join us for part two of Senior Research Analyst Philip Shen’s Solar Disruption Theory episode as we dive into what this means for the customer and why solar storage will likely be included in every system.

For everything you need to know about NEM 3.0, visit the Freedom Forever blog!

ROTH makes a market in shares of Canadian Solar Inc., Enphase Energy, Inc., First Solar, Inc., Generac Holdings Inc., JinkoSolar Holdings Co., Ltd, Maxeon Solar Technologies, Ltd., Sunnova Energy International, Inc., Sunrun Inc., SolarEdge Technologies, Inc. and SunPower Corporation and as such, buys and sells from customers on a principal basis.

A Research Analyst and/or a member of the Analyst's household own(s) debt or equity securities of Enphase Energy, Inc. and Sunrun Inc. stock.

Within the last twelve months, ROTH Capital Partners, or an affiliate to ROTH Capital Partners, has received compensation for investment banking services from Sunnova Energy International, Inc..

Within the last twelve months, ROTH Capital Partners, or an affiliate to ROTH Capital Partners, has managed or co-managed a public offering for Sunnova Energy International, Inc..

Panel price changes and a growing popularity of PPAs over loans are just some of the financial shifts Philip Shen, MD & Senior Research Analyst, expects us to see in the coming year. Tune in to hear this solar industry veteran from ROTH Capital Partners break down the Investment Tax Credit’s new adders, why batteries may soon be the trick to creating more savings with PPAs, and how to score the most credit for customers with a manufacturing renaissance on the horizon for the United States.

ROTH makes a market in shares of Canadian Solar Inc., Enphase Energy, Inc., First Solar, Inc., Generac Holdings Inc., JinkoSolar Holdings Co., Ltd, Maxeon Solar Technologies, Ltd., Sunnova Energy International, Inc., Sunrun Inc., SolarEdge Technologies, Inc. and SunPower Corporation and as such, buys and sells from customers on a principal basis.

A Research Analyst and/or a member of the Analyst's household own(s) debt or equity securities of Enphase Energy, Inc. and Sunrun Inc. stock.

Within the last twelve months, ROTH Capital Partners, or an affiliate to ROTH Capital Partners, has received compensation for investment banking services from Sunnova Energy International, Inc..

Within the last twelve months, ROTH Capital Partners, or an affiliate to ROTH Capital Partners, has managed or co-managed a public offering for Sunnova Energy International, Inc..

We’re no strangers to disruption, and Freedom Forever CEO Brett Bouchy is ready to shake things up by disrupting the solar sales stack. What’s his philosophy behind this change? “Be a light in the industry and do what’s right, not what’s easy. When you focus on changing the customer’s life and changing the world, the money will come.” Solar sales reps, this one is for you! Tune in to see how there’s no better way to leave a legacy than being in solar.

Welcome to Tech-mecula! In this episode, we sit down with Freedom Forever’s very own Zach Bloom, to see how he and his team turned over 1,200 standard operating procedures into the first CRM software custom-built for solar, which we call LIGHTSPEED. Tune in to see how he rose up to the challenge and what’s next for LIGHTSPEED features. Make sure you stay til the end for a special announcement!

In our latest episode, we sit down with Boundless Inc., CEO Riley Traveller and President Jay Pelletz to hear how they managed to break yet another company sales record… in OCTOBER. Their recipe for success? Leadership. The culture at Boundless focuses on growing leaders and never leaving a rep to walk the lonely road on a boulevard of broken dreams. Tune in!

On this special Veteran’s Day episode, we sit down with Sunder Energy CEO, Max Britton, to unlock his military background and how it prepared him to take on the solar industry. Tune in to see how Max’s leadership and empowerment of others has grown Sunder into one of the largest solar sales companies in the country!

One year ago, an unprecedented shortage of solar panels rocked the US installation market. Get the inside scoop on how Freedom Forever prevailed during this crisis, how the Freedom Forever module came to be, and a glimpse into the future of panel adders.

Welcome to Season 4 of Solar Disruption Theory! We’re kicking things off with Freedom Forever’s very own Brett Bouchy. On this episode, learn more about his journey from stock broker to solar CEO, and why he believes in a future built on renewable energy.