Part three of our Real APtalk with Ready Solar is here!
Owner and founder Sukhpaul Parmar breaks down why APsystems continues to be his top choice — from our new 25-year warranty to reliable microinverters that keep callbacks off the calendar.
With years of installs and zero RMAs, his team stays focused on doing the job right the first time.
Reliable products. Fast support. A partner installers can trust.
Every year, Teddy Hodges of TEDDY Talks brings the holidays to life for his local community. He dyes the beard, puts on the suit, and shows up as Santa in the way only he can. Kids light up, parents smile, and Teddy manages to make the whole season feel a little more magical. And since Santa knows better than anyone how to stay safe on a rooftop, this is your friendly reminder to check out our APsystems training courses so you can too. From safety practices to hands-on guidance, our trainings help installers feel confident with every step they take above the ground.
Since 2010, APsystems has helped shape the solar industry through smarter microinverter technology, advanced energy storage, and a relentless focus on reliability and performance. Today, our solutions support customers in more than 160 countries, powered by the people, partners, and installers who make progress possible.This milestone is more than a look back. It’s momentum for what comes next.
TEDDY Talks continues with two more conversations recorded live at RE+ 2025, spotlighting the innovators and leaders shaping what’s next in solar and storage.
EPISODE 8: Teddy sits down with Christopher Barrett, Senior Director of Applications Engineering at Yotta Energy, to discuss decentralized energy storage and Yotta’s plug-and-play approach to rooftop batteries. Chris shares how Yotta Blocks simplify installation, improve safety, and reshape the future of solar storage—along with lessons from his 20+ years in the industry.
EPISODE 9: Teddy talks with Doug Hewitt, U.S. Country Director at APsystems, about his journey from early DIY solar days to leading nationwide growth. Doug reflects on innovation, installer education, company culture, and the mindset that keeps APsystems moving forward.
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This season, give homeowners the gift of instant energy savings. The APsystems EZ1 plug-in microinverter makes it easy to generate solar power from balconies, sheds, patios, and gardens — no wiring, no hassle, just plug in and start saving.
We’re proud of our professional DS3 and QT2 rooftop microinverters, but some homeowners are looking for smaller, flexible, plug-and-play options to brighten up their balconies or backyard spaces. Rather than watching those micro-site purchases go elsewhere, why not wrap up those sales yourself?
For installers and distributors, EZ1 opens the door to new holiday-season opportunities:
• Add-on solar kits
• Direct-to-DIY bundles
• Quick, small-project installs
This year, turn DIY solar into a season of growth — not competition. EZ1 gives you a new way to reach homeowners who want simple, affordable solar they can install themselves.
Let’s make this a brilliant season for your business. Reach out to learn more about EZ1.
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EPISODE 5 of TEDDY Talks live from RE+ 2025, Teddy sits down with Nico Johnson, founder and host of Suncast, to talk about his journey from climbing rooftops and installing solar to becoming one of the industry’s most influential voices.
Nico shares lessons from 850+ podcast episodes, insights on the power of community, and why he believes we’re in the middle of a blue-collar revolution in solar.
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Hardt Electric Helps Deliver a Net-Zero Future for Illinois Forest Preserve Using APsystems Microinverters
The Forest Preserve District’s largest site—spanning nearly 3,000 acres of protected land, trails, winter recreation areas, fishing ponds, and habitat for 24 threatened and endangered species—is now home to a state-of-the-art net-zero maintenance facility powered by APsystems technology.
As part of a comprehensive transformation plan launched in 2021, the District set out to build a new 9,800-square-foot facility that could operate entirely on clean energy. Meeting these ambitious goals required an experienced contractor capable of navigating both the technical demands of net-zero construction and the environmental protection standards of this sensitive site—including a nationally designated 70-acre bog.
Hardt Electric, a Chicago-based electrical contractor with over fifty years of service and more than two decades of renewable-energy expertise, led the design and construction of the solar system. The team engineered a 40 kW grid-interactive photovoltaic array designed to generate 100% of the building’s annual energy needs—and it’s already outperforming expectations.
Tight site constraints required the solar array to be installed within a restricted footprint and at closer-than-normal racking distances. By selecting APsystems microinverter technology, Hardt Electric ensured the system would continue to deliver maximum production even with intermittent shading and limited spacing. The microinverters’ ability to operate efficiently in higher-temperature environments with greater system reliability, their four-module input design, real-time monitoring capabilities and the safety features of the technology were key advantages in meeting the project’s performance goals.
“APsystems played a strategic role in maximizing the system’s output,” said Peter Hardt, President of Hardt Electric, in a recent discussion onsite with Teddy Hodges of TEDDY Talks. “With the environmental limitations we had to work within, microinverters gave us the flexibility, efficiency, and reliability this project demanded.”
The result:
A fully net-zero facility powered by a solar array that is already producing more energy than modeled—delivering long-term operational savings and a smaller carbon footprint for the Forest Preserve District.
This project reflects the growing trend of municipalities and public agencies turning to advanced solar technologies to meet sustainability commitments while protecting critical natural habitats. APsystems is proud to support Hardt Electric and the Forest Preserve District in realizing a cleaner, more resilient future for the community.
Swiftwater Electric and Solar has been serving customers since 2005 as a trusted electrical contractor in the San Juan Islands. Recently, they’ve expanded their services to include solar, batteries, and generators, offering high-quality installations tailored to each customer’s unique energy needs. “We work closely with our customers to design and install solar systems that are efficient, reliable, and cost-effective,” says owner David Nicol. Their passion for solar energy drives their commitment to making clean energy accessible to everyone, helping build a sustainable future for the community.
David Nicol shared why Swiftwater Electric and Solar chose APsystems microinverters for their solar projects. “They have a sub-1% unit failure rate, which is great,” he says, highlighting APsystems’ reliability. The 2:1 architecture “means we have half the equipment on the roof — and half the opportunity for anything to fail,” providing peace of mind for both installers and homeowners.
Cost savings are another major benefit: “Now an inverter system is less than a solar panel on a per-watt basis — that saves us money and saves our customers money,” Nicol explains. Combined with APsystems’ extended warranty, the switch has been seamless: “I have fully switched over to APS and so far it’s been a great experience for us.”
As early adopters in their market, Swiftwater Electric and Solar has also set a trend among other installers. “More than three-quarters of the time, when we compete with another installer, they’re also quoting APS — that makes me feel better about my choice,” Nicol notes. With APsystems, Swiftwater Electric and Solar has found a solution that is reliable, cost-effective, and widely trusted — a perfect match for their commitment to delivering high-quality, customer-focused solar solutions.
TEDDY Talks is back for Part 2 in Reno, Nevada — where solar power is helping drive recovery and resilience.
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.
