Extended Deadline! Don’t Miss Your Chance to Win 2025 Solar Project of the Year

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The clock is ticking! The 2025 APsystems Solar Project of the Year contest is heating up — and with more time to submit, now is the perfect moment to lock in your entry before the final deadline closes.

If you’ve been planning to enter, now’s the perfect time.

Submit your best Residential, Commercial, Non-Profit, or APstorage installation by December 15 (extended deadline from Dec 1) for your chance to win:

• $1,000 cash prize
• Industry-wide recognition
• A featured spotlight across the global solar community

Last year’s winners set the bar high, but every project has a story worth sharing. We’d love to see what you’ve been working on — don’t miss your chance to enter!

Submit your project today and show us what solar excellence looks like.

Keep the Lights On!

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Reliable Backup You Can Be Thankful For: APstorage is reducing energy costs and keeping the lights on this holiday season.

When winter storms roll in and the lights start to flicker, APstorage keeps homes glowing with reliable backup energy. It’s the kind of dependable power every household can count on — steady, ready, and built for the season. With the ELS-11.4K PCS and APbattery at its core, APstorage delivers scalable, long-lasting energy storage designed for real homes.

Backed by 15 years of APsystems innovation, APstorage keeps customers out of the dark — and helps ensure every holiday moment stays warm, bright, and stress-free.

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Upcoming Trainings & Summits

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NOV 19–20: Charge Solar Barrie Training

8:15 am – 5:00 pm EST | Barrie, Ontario

Charge Solar is hosting a two-day training event in Barrie, and APsystems is excited to be part of it! We’ll provide an in-depth look at our microinverters and ELS-11.4k energy storage system, plus a sneak peek at new products coming in the year ahead.

On day two, APsystems will collaborate with Pytes Battery to lead hands-on technical sessions in both the morning and afternoon — giving installers the chance to get practical experience with our products.

  • Date: November 19–20
  • Time: 8:15 am – 5:00 pm EST
  • Location: TBD

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DEC 2: Charge Solar Training Workshop

9:00 am – 4:30 pm | Halifax, Nova Scotia

Join APsystems at Charge Solar’s full-day workshop for residential and commercial installers! The APsystems team will be on-site to answer technical questions, share insights on upcoming products, and connect with our valued installer customers.

This is a great opportunity to learn, network, and gain expert knowledge — leaving you confident in your APsystems products and solutions.

Please note: For anyone purchasing tickets, the event will be listed under “Pre-Summit Workshop.”

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DEC 3: Atlantic Solar Summit

Booth #33 | Halifax, Nova Scotia

We’re excited to be exhibiting at the Atlantic Solar Summit, where solar and storage leaders from across Eastern Canada come together to share insights, innovations, and opportunities shaping the region’s clean energy future.

Stop by Booth 33 to meet the APsystems Canada team. We’ll be on hand to answer technical questions, connect with customers, and discuss how APsystems microinverter and storage solutions are helping drive solar growth across Atlantic Canada.

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DEC 10–11: BayWa r.e. Power Up in Banff

Banff Rocky Mountain Resort | Banff, Alberta

APsystems is excited to join BayWa r.e. in the beautiful town of Banff for their upcoming Power Up in the Rockies event! We’ll be hosting a hands-on training session featuring an in-depth look at our microinverters, ELS-11.4k battery, and EMA app.

Don’t miss this opportunity to preview what’s coming in 2026 and explore the great products we’re bringing to Canadians. Come meet the APsystems team and help us celebrate the close of 2025 in Banff!

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Now with a little more flex appeal

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APsystems Introduces Extended Connector “Whips” on DS3 Microinverters for Easier, More Reliable Installs

APsystems announces an important enhancement to our DS3 microinverter line: newly extended connector “whips,” designed to give installers more flexibility and reduce strain during module connections.

A common installation challenge occurs when module leads don’t quite reach the microinverter’s connectors with comfortable slack. When wiring is pulled too tight, connectors can be stressed or — in the worst cases — damaged during installation.

The updated DS3 design solves this issue by integrating longer built-in whips, providing extra reach and flexibility when connecting module leads. This added slack makes the installation process smoother, reduces the risk of overstressing connectors, and helps ensure long-term reliability in the field.

While extremely short module wires or wider-than-usual spacing between panels may still require a separate DC extension cable, the new whip length significantly reduces the need for additional components in everyday installations.

This improvement reflects APsystems’ continued commitment to listening to installer feedback and delivering hardware that is not only high-performance, but also installer-friendly.

Learn more about our DS3 microinverter here.

NOTE: The new flexible connectors will begin rolling out in APsystems products intermittently as both we and our national distributors continue to move through existing stock.

TEDDY Talks Episodes “6/7” (oh yeah, we went there)

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From Startup Grit to Global Growth: Power Players on TT Live from RE+

TEDDY Talks returns with two new conversations recorded live at RE+ 2025. Tune in as Teddy connects with the people driving innovation and growth across the solar industry.

EPISODE 6: Teddy sits down with Réal Bouchard, CEO of BayWa r.e. Canada, to discuss his journey from oil and gas to building one of the country’s leading solar distribution companies. He shares candid insights on leadership, integrity, and the BayWa–APsystems partnership that continues to accelerate their momentum.

EPISODE 7: Teddy talks with Olivier Jacques, President of APsystems’ International Business Unit, about leading a global solar technology organization and driving innovation across diverse markets. They explore APsystems’ expanding ecosystem—from microinverters to EZ1 and storage—and how culture, adaptation, and vision fuel worldwide growth.

Don’t miss these conversations and more from TEDDY Talks live at RE+ 2025. Hit Subscribe and stay tuned for upcoming episodes!

 

Amp Up the Competition! Enter the 2025 Solar Project of the Year

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The 2025 APsystems Solar Project of the Year Contest is in full swing, and the submissions so far have been nothing short of incredible. From cutting-edge commercial arrays to beautifully designed residential installs, installers are showing just how powerful and creative solar can be.

But we’re not done yet — we’re looking for more! Think your project deserves the spotlight? Now’s the time to prove it. Enter your best Residential, Commercial, Non-Profit, or APstorage installation before December 1 for a shot at:

  • $1,000 cash prize
  • Industry-wide recognition
  • A feature in front of the global solar community

Last year’s winners set the bar high — and this year, the competition is blazing even brighter. Don’t wait until the winners are announced to wish you’d entered.

Submit your project today and show us what solar excellence looks like.

We don’t just power solar systems — we power knowledge

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Across North America, APsystems hands-on trainings give solar professionals the tools, insights, and experience to excel in the field. Led by our technical experts and industry partners, these in-person sessions go beyond theory — helping you master real-world applications and stay ahead in a fast-evolving solar landscape.

Like our recent training in Calgary, Alberta, local installers came together for a full day of learning and connection. Hosted by our distributor partner BayWa r.e. at their Calgary warehouse, APsystems and Soluna led hands-on sessions showcasing the pairing of our ELS-11.4k inverter storage with the Soluna battery. Installers had the opportunity to ask in-depth questions, discuss product performance, and complete a firsthand installation. With both morning and afternoon workshops packed with insights and interaction, attendees left energized, informed, and ready to deliver new solar solutions on their next installs.

Details on our next training events here.

TEDDY Talks: Powering Recovery and Empowering Lives

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TEDDY Talks is back for Part 2 in Reno, Nevada — where solar power is helping drive recovery and resilience.

Though not a Canadian installation, but located in the U.S., this project merits a closer look. Join Teddy as he walks through the finished carport arrays powering the Marvel Way Complex, an affordable sober-living community supported by APsystems QT2 microinverter technology.

Another example of how smart solar solutions empower lives and strengthen communities.

Learn more about this project here.

 

From Cliff Faces to Customer Trust: Stories of Growth on TEDDY Talks Live from RE+

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We’re back with two new episodes of TEDDY Talks, recorded live from RE+ 2025 and powered by APsystems. Join host Teddy Hodges as he connects with some of the most passionate voices in the solar industry—sharing insights, stories, and the innovation driving renewable energy forward.

EPISODE 3: Teddy sits down with Travis Stull and Dallin Spriggs from Zion Solar, a fast-growing EPC from St. George, Utah. Hear how a friendship turned into a thriving business built on quality installs, employee growth, and APsystems technology powering a more reliable energy future.

 

EPISODE 4: Teddy talks with Josh Levinson, VP of Sales at APsystems, about his 17-year renewable energy journey—from teaching science to leading global sales. Josh shares insights on “educative sales,” lowering energy costs, and innovations like the EZ1 plug-and-play solution.