Is RE+ Worth It?

Yes- if you're focused on growth, better margins, and staying competitive.

RE+ brings together nearly every corner of the solar industry: manufacturers, distributors, EPCs, software providers, and developers. For some installers, it might seem like an overwhelming event full of vendor booths, marketing flyers, and surface-level conversations. But for those looking to scale, secure supply, or stay ahead of market shifts, it’s a valuable opportunity.

RE+ Offers Market Awareness You Can’t Get Online

The most successful contractors in solar tend to anticipate change before it hits the mainstream. RE+ gives you a chance to see what’s coming and who’s moving.

• Looking to lock in better module pricing before Q4 demand spikes? You’ll find the reps who can help - and the operations teams that make deals happen.

• Curious which manufacturers are sitting on excess inventory or repositioning their strategy? You’ll hear those signals in real time.

• Need to verify U.S. assembled stock that qualifies for IRA incentives or Safe Harbor timelines? It’s much easier to validate that face to face.

Some of the Best Deals Are Shared Quietly

Many vendors use RE+ to float offers that aren’t broadly advertised. That might include discounts on aging inventory, first dibs on incoming containers, or terms designed to win repeat business.
What you can find at RE+:

• Off-sheet pricing

• Faster fulfillment

• Priority allocation

• More flexible payment terms

These opportunities typically go to companies that show up, engage, and are clearly ready to buy.

Not Just Another Trade Show

It’s true - RE+ can feel crowded, and not every booth is worth your time. But for EPCs and installers working on multi-megawatt pipelines, it’s a highly efficient way to strengthen your supplier relationships, uncover pricing advantages, and better understand how others are approaching today’s market. You don’t need to meet everyone. A few meaningful connections can reshape your cost structure.

The Bottom Line

If your team is growing, if you’re managing larger orders, or if you simply want to be more proactive in sourcing and strategy, RE+ is worth attending. Not because of the booths or the giveaways - but because of the access. Access to information, to people, and to deals that don’t always make it into your inbox. Skip it, and you’ll get the same updates as everyone else. Show up, and you might leave with something that moves your business forward.