We'd love if you'd leave us a 5 ⭐ rating & review and it's never been easier: www.ratethispodcast.com/suncast
Residential solar may still be a long way from recovery —but the commercial and industrial (C&I) solar market is heating up. In this power-packed episode recorded live at RE+ Northeast, Nico sits down with John Carroll of SolarEdge to explore why the commercial market could be the biggest growth driver in clean energy this year.
"The IRA isn’t just about tax credits—it’s about jobs. Our installers are hiring, and we’ve created 2,000+ U.S. manufacturing jobs because of it." - John Carroll
From training installers to navigating the evolving incentive quagmire, John unpacks the forces reshaping the C&I landscape in 2025..
📜 The IRA’s surprising ripple effects on project development and jobs
⚙️ Top challenges facing new C&I installers—and how to overcome them
🔌 How module-level power electronics are changing the economics of scale
🏭🇺🇸 Why SolarEdge is doubling down on U.S. manufacturing and domestic content
RESOURCES:
Connect with John Carroll:
Check out SolarEdge:
"If you’re a residential installer watching the market contract, now’s the time to talk to the strip mall developer you had coffee with this morning." - John Carroll
Noteworthy Quotes:
This Podcast is Free For You
Thanks to Our Sponsors
The following are Corporate Partners who have helped make SunCast possible:
Platinum Sponsor
The following are Corporate Partners who have helped make SunCast possible:
Nico Johnson
Entrepreneur & Podcaster
In my 20 year career, I've worked with dozens of entrepreneurs, intrapreneurs and professionals in transition to clarify their mission, set or stretch their goals, and work through the barriers to their growth.
Latest episodes
We’re Excited to Hear from You!
Don’t hesitate to reach out—whether you’re here to learn, share ideas, or work with us, we’re ready to connect.