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About the Episode:
Spencer Fields from EnergySage and Brian Ghiglia from REC discuss the challenges in residential solar sales in an economic downturn, and the strategies solar installers and sales teams can employ to woo homeowners back to the kitchen table. The challenges of high upfront costs and interest rates, the power of consumer education, and the changing economics of the residential solar market are investigated. With insights into sales strategies and market monitoring, this episode offers a comprehensive look at the current state of the residential solar industry and practical strategies for increasing residential solar sales despite the headwinds.
Key Takeaways:
Data Insights: Gathering and analyzing market data offers predictive insights and helps tailor strategies. EnergySage utilizes analytics from millions of proposals to predict trends in the market.
Tailored approach: REC’s ‘adaptive selling’ and effective discovery process are key to demystifying solar for homeowners and driving sales.
Consumer Education: Ensuring homeowners understand solar's long-term benefits and investment value is paramount to converting them from curious to committed.
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ABOUT THE HOST OF SUNCAST:
Nico Johnson is the creator and host of SunCast, consistently rated a top solar podcast in the clean energy sector. The content of the show is geared towards listeners looking for insights on where the markets are headed, how to position themselves or their companies, and what today's market leaders do to stay ahead of the pack.
Nico is an Investor, Executive Coach, and 16-year veteran of the solar industry, having led development in the US and Latin America for global companies like Trina Solar and Conergy.
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