Krista Simicich
Digital Editor
Inside The Episode
Recorded live at the Hub during Intersolar & Energy Storage North America’s 2025 Flagship event, these interviews explore how two leading companies, ABC Supply and SEG Solar, are navigating the evolving clean energy industry. From strategic expansions to manufacturing resilience, these conversations highlight what it takes to lead in a fast-changing market.
Tune in to hear how major players are building the infrastructure, relationships, and reliability that will define the next phase of clean energy growth.
The Solar-Roofing Crossover with ABC Supply
Featuring: Nico Johnson, Host at SunCast Media, and James Mason, VP, Renewable Energy, at ABC Supply
James Mason from ABC Supply discusses how the company is helping to connect the dots between roofing and solar. As one of the country’s largest distributors of construction products, ABC Supply is leveraging its scale and long-standing relationships to drive growth at the intersection of solar and roofing — especially as building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) gain traction.
Topics include:
- How roofing and solar are converging as industries
- The role of ABC Supply’s network in supporting solar adoption
- Why BIPV represents the next frontier for commercial and residential installers
SEG Solar on Stability, Strategy, and Scale
Featuring: Jim Wood, President and CEO at SEG Solar
Jim Wood of SEG Solar shares how the U.S.-based manufacturer carved out its place in the global solar industry by focusing on dependable delivery and long-term customer relationships. With bootstrapped beginnings and operations that span the U.S. and Asia, SEG Solar exemplifies how strategic growth and policy clarity go hand in hand.
Topics include:
- SEG Solar’s journey from startup to global manufacturer
- Why consistent delivery and trust are key in today’s market
- The critical role of stable policy for domestic solar manufacturing success
About The Hub
Located in the IESNA 2025 exhibit hall, the Hub stage is an educational space that included included insightful interviews with top product and solution providers as well as educational presentations describing real-world applications and takeaways. Learn more here.
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