The 30% residential solar credit ends on Jan 1, 2026 but performance still wins. Barry talks with Brian Ghiglia about how REC’s Alpha Pure-RX (HJT, G12, half-cut) squeezes more energy from tight roofs, why hair-thin wiring (no hot-spot solder points) improves longevity, and how installers/homeowners can navigate 2026 with smarter financing and ops. Episode Highlights REC tech explained: HJT + G12 (210mm) + half-cut architecture; cooler operation & yield Degradation: ~0.24%/yr

This week, Barry sits down with Chris Hopper, CEO & Co-Founder of Aurora Solar, the software that transformed rooftop solar design. From his early work electrifying off-grid villages in Rwanda to building the industry’s leading remote design platform, Chris explains how software eats soft costs—and why that’s critical now. In this episode: • Why loans will vanish, but lease/PPA will surge in 2026 • How Aurora’s new features—instant plan sets, financing integrations, market to

RE+ (formerly Solar Power International) brought together over 40,000 energy enthusiasts in Las Vegas this year. From cutting-edge home...