741: RE+ 2024 Recap: Tesla Competition? Bi-Directional EV Charging? What You Shouldn’t Have Missed…

As RE+ 2024 wound to a close last Thursday, Nico Johnson sat down with three of the solar industry’s top content creators to discuss the standout innovations and key takeaways they captured from the largest clean energy event in North America. They dive into how solar is evolving beyond just panels on rooftops and into integrated home energy solutions; Each shares their insights on the products and technologies that will define the industry. It’s a first-ever collaboration of some of the solar industry’s top content creators across various platforms to get a sense of how they each experienced this year’s exhibition hall, the largest yet.

You’ll hear from:

• Derek Mast – derek the solarboi
• Martyna Kowalczyk – Solartime with Martyna
• Joe Ordia – Solar Surge

Expect to learn:

• How EV charging and home energy management systems are transforming solar system design.
• Why rapid shutdown devices, like SMA’s new innovations, are critical for improving rooftop safety and simplifying installations.
• Battery storage advancements from brands like BYD and Fronius, including features like over-the-air updates and hybrid inverters designed for seamless integration with solar.
• Why choosing reliable brands with strong local service support is critical for long-term project success.

Catch the insights and stay up-to-date with the latest solar trends post-RE+ 2024. There was a lot to share!

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