In this week’s episode of The Energy Show with Barry Cinnamon, we break down how the elimination of the 30% residential solar tax credit and new commercial restrictions are shaking up the entire solar industry.

Joining Barry is Tom Werner, former CEO & Chairman of SunPower, one of the most respected leaders in solar. Together they cover:

• What the OBBB really means for homeowners and contractors
• Why 2025 might be a record-breaking year for installs — and what happens in 2026
• How smart solar companies can pivot to full-home electrification
• The future of TPO, storage, and repowering
• How to survive and thrive when margins shrink and policies shift
• The critical role of software, service, and future-proof equipment
• Why policy (and CALSSA) matters more than ever

Whether you’re a solar contractor, energy investor, or homeowner trying to understand the future of rooftop solar — this conversation has real-world insights from two industry veterans.

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Enphase co-founder Raghu Belur joins Barry Cinnamon to break down the future of solar + storage in this eye-opening episode of The Energy Show.

As tax credits fade and utility rates surge, inverters and batteries are becoming the heart of the home energy system — and Enphase is leading the charge. This episode reveals how Gen 4 and Gen 5 batteries, smarter microinverters, and bidirectional EV charging will reshape the energy landscape

• Bidirectional EV charging without utility brain damage
• How inverters are evolving into full energy brains
• Why battery storage is no longer optional for installers
• Enphase’s roadmap for whole-home backup & EV integration
• The real role of software in battery ROI
• How the OBBB accelerates the move to U.S. battery manufacturing

“We’re building the infrastructure to manage power, not just generate it.” — Raghu Belur

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Host: Barry Cinnamon @cinnamonenergysystems9556

Guest: Raghu Belur, @EnphaseEnergy

Director: Gary Mull

Producer: Jessica Montes @babyjessicamontes

Audio Engineer: @MarkoUkalovic on X

Thanks to our partners:

Aztec Solar @aztecsolar8496, Sun Light & Power @SunLightandPower, SolarCraft @Solarcraft

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In this episode of The Energy Show, host Barry Cinnamon welcomes Dan Fadden, co-founder of Greentech Renewables (CED). Dan and Barry discuss the jaw-dropping new reality facing every solar installer and homeowner in America. With the 30% residential tax credit ending 12/31/25 and new commercial financing restrictions kicking in, the entire industry is racing toward a deadline. Only the smartest contractors will survive.

• Why solar prices are set to increase through the end of 2025
• How the OBBB is reshaping tax credits, leasing rules & financing - and not for the better
• The hidden risks that could bankrupt unprepared contractors
• Dan’s brutally honest advice for contractors trying to stay afloat in 2026
• Questions that smart homeowners should ask before signing a solar deal
• Insider secrets on supply chain chaos, domestic content rules, and the truth behind “safe harboring”

Whether you're a solar veteran, installer, distributor, or homeowner looking to go solar, this is the episode you can't afford to miss.

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