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  1. Solar Battery Rebate Rush: Don’t Choose The Wrong Installer - EP64

    5d ago

    Solar Battery Rebate Rush: Don’t Choose The Wrong Installer - EP64

    Derek and Daniel discuss battery rebates, installer quality, Sigenergy, Tesla, ESY Sunhome, VPPs, EV charging and why the future home is becoming both a power station and fuel station. Timestamps: 00:00 – Why poor battery installs can void warranty 00:46 – Podcast intro from Smart Energy Week 01:24 – Meeting in China and the Sigenergy factory 03:14 – How AI is changing solar businesses 05:00 – Battery rebate demand and pressure on installers 08:16 – Install wait times blowing out 11:30 – Why batteries need long-term installer support 13:14 – Cowboys entering the market during rebates 15:28 – In-house installers vs subcontractors 20:18 – Choosing the right battery brands 25:24 – ESY Sunhome, Sigenergy and Tesla battery options 29:24 – Battery sizing, EVs and future-proofing 30:22 – VPPs, Amber and making money from batteries 32:14 – Batteries becoming home energy routers 48:40 – Smart homes as power stations and fuel stations Links & Resources  Visit Your Energy Answers: https://yourenergyanswers.com  Find quality local installers: https://yourenergyanswers.com/find-an-installer/ Read more on the topic here:  Your Energy Socials TikTok: @yeanswers https://www.tiktok.com/@yeanswers Instagram: @yourenergy.answers https://instagram.com/yourenergy.answers Facebook: @yeanswers https://www.facebook.com/yeanswers Twitter: @yeanswers https://twitter.com/yeanswers LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/company/your-energy-media

    59 min
  2. Battery Rebate Rush: What Solar Installers Are Seeing on the Front Line - EP63

    Jun 5

    Battery Rebate Rush: What Solar Installers Are Seeing on the Front Line - EP63

    What’s really happening on the ground during Australia’s battery boom? Hugh Salisbury from Salisbury Solar & Electrical shares what he's seeing across the Tweed, Byron Bay and Northern Rivers regions. From battery rebate demand and oversized battery mistakes to solar cowboys, customer education, EV readiness and choosing the right battery brands, this is a practical discussion about getting solar and batteries right. Timestamps: 00:00 – Energy costs, diesel prices and why people are looking at batteries 00:47 – Hugh Salisbury joins the YEA podcast 01:23 – Battery rebate rush and installer availability 02:02 – Hugh’s background in solar since 2014 02:48 – Why reputation matters in regional solar 03:08 – Solar cowboys targeting older homeowners 05:14 – What customers get from Salisbury Solar 06:04 – The danger of oversized batteries 10:38 – How ChatGPT is changing customer expectations 11:42 – Solar-only vs solar-and-battery demand 13:05 – Old solar systems not suited for big batteries 17:57 – Hugh’s preferred battery brands 28:20 – Looking at whole-home electrification 29:52 – Why solar needs to be sized for the future Links & Resources  Visit Your Energy Answers: https://yourenergyanswers.com  Find quality local installers: https://yourenergyanswers.com/find-an-installer/ Read more on the topic here: https://yourenergyanswers.com/australias-battery-boom-solar-homeowners/ Your Energy Socials TikTok: @yeanswers https://www.tiktok.com/@yeanswers Instagram: @yourenergy.answers https://instagram.com/yourenergy.answers Facebook: @yeanswers https://www.facebook.com/yeanswers Twitter: @yeanswers https://twitter.com/yeanswers LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/company/your-energy-media

    49 min
  3. SolaX Battery Deep Dive: Backup, Safety, Support and Real-World Performance - EP 62

    May 15

    SolaX Battery Deep Dive: Backup, Safety, Support and Real-World Performance - EP 62

    In this podcast, Markus speaks with Josh Hargrave from  @SolaXPowerGlobal (https://au.solaxpower.com/) about why the brand has become one of Australia’s long-standing battery and inverter players. They discuss the battery rebate boom, product reliability, backup capability, VPP performance with Reposit, safety features, installer support, EV charging and why proven technology matters when choosing a solar battery. 00:00 – Choosing the right solar battery 02:40 – Battery rebate boom and SolaX stock availability 03:14 – SolaX’s history in the Australian market 05:24 – Why Australia is a tough testing ground for batteries 08:00 – From inverters to full energy storage systems 08:58 – Inside the SolaX factory and R&D process 11:00 – Warranty issues, recalls and backing customers 13:22 – Why SolaX is compared to “the Toyota” of batteries 15:18 – 24/7 support and local technical backup 19:00 – SolaX product range for homes and businesses 20:10 – Battery sizing, backup power and usable capacity 25:42 – Reposit, VPPs and real-world battery performance 32:28 – Battery safety, fire suppression and IP rating 47:24 – Why solar retailers should consider SolaX 52:12 – EV charging, V2X and future-ready technology Links & Resources  Visit Your Energy Answers: https://yourenergyanswers.com  Find quality local installers: https://yourenergyanswers.com/find-an-installer/ Read more on the topic here:  Your Energy Socials TikTok: @yeanswers https://www.tiktok.com/@yeanswers Instagram: @yourenergy.answers https://instagram.com/yourenergy.answers Facebook: @yeanswers https://www.facebook.com/yeanswers Twitter: @yeanswers https://twitter.com/yeanswers LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/company/your-energy-media

    58 min
  4. Good, Better, Best: How Installers Actually Choose Home Batterries - EP 61

    May 1

    Good, Better, Best: How Installers Actually Choose Home Batterries - EP 61

    In this conversation, Daniele Lanzetta from Smart Energy Answers (https://www.smartenergyanswers.com.au/) and Lincoln Bell from Lenergy (https://lenergy.com.au/) share real installer insights into why the ESY Sunhome (https://www.esysunhome.com/) battery is gaining traction across Australia. They unpack the benefits of all-in-one battery systems, essential backup capability, scalability, installer experience, and why strong local support matters when choosing a home battery. 00:00 Cheap battery deals and safety concerns in the industry 01:40 Why installers prefer integrated inverter + battery systems 03:05 Black start capability and backup power explained 05:10 Why compliance rules differ across Australian states 08:10 Why ESY Sunhome is a strong value-for-money battery option 15:25 New 10 kW inverter expands system size flexibility 19:00 Why solar capacity matters before adding a battery 27:20 Installer feedback: faster commissioning and easier installs Links & Resources  Visit Your Energy Answers: https://yourenergyanswers.com  Find quality local installers: https://yourenergyanswers.com/find-an-installer/ Read more on the topic here: https://yourenergyanswers.com/esy-sunhome-battery-review-australia-a-smart-all-in-one-solar-battery-solution/  Your Energy Socials TikTok: @yeanswers https://www.tiktok.com/@yeanswers Instagram: @yourenergy.answers https://instagram.com/yourenergy.answers Facebook: @yeanswers https://www.facebook.com/yeanswers Twitter: @yeanswers https://twitter.com/yeanswers LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/company/your-energy-media

    46 min
  5. Are We Installing Too Many Home Batteries Too Fast in Australia?

    Apr 16

    Are We Installing Too Many Home Batteries Too Fast in Australia?

    Dean Spaccavento from Reposit explains what’s really happening behind the battery rebate, winter electricity price spikes, and how AI data centres could reshape Australia’s energy future. Watch the full discussion and see what it means for solar and battery owners. Timestamps:  00:00 How AI is changing jobs — which careers are safe in the future 04:40 Will AI data centres push electricity prices higher in Australia? 07:30 Who really pays for new grid infrastructure — consumers or developers? 13:20 Could data centres help Australia build cheaper electricity long term? 16:40 What went wrong with Australia’s battery rebate assumptions 21:30 Oversized batteries, undersized inverters — a growing system design problem 25:10 Why many home batteries may not be configured properly 28:00 Why electricity prices spike in winter (and the role of gas generators) 30:00 Why batteries lower prices in summer but struggle in winter 34:00 Solar Share schemes, winter supply risks and grid pressure 36:00 Do home batteries sometimes increase blackout risk? 38:20 The simple fix: batteries responding to wholesale price signals and VPPs 43:15 How Reposit started trading energy from home batteries 50:00 The 7-year “no electricity bill” guarantee explained 56:00 Why fast-response batteries are critical for the future grid Visit Your Energy Answers: https://yourenergyanswers.com  Find quality local installers: https://yourenergyanswers.com/find-an-installer/ Read more on the topic here: https://yourenergyanswers.com/will-ai-data-centres-push-electricity-prices-higher-in-australia/ Your Energy Socials TikTok: @yeanswers https://www.tiktok.com/@yeanswers Instagram: @yourenergy.answers https://instagram.com/yourenergy.answers Facebook: @yeanswers https://www.facebook.com/yeanswers Twitter: @yeanswers https://twitter.com/yeanswers LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/company/your-energy-media

    1h 13m
  6. Fuel Security, EVs and Solar Batteries: What Australia Must Do Next

    Apr 2

    Fuel Security, EVs and Solar Batteries: What Australia Must Do Next

    Smart Energy Council CEO John Grimes joins Markus to discuss Australia’s fuel security risks, China’s dominance in EVs and clean-energy manufacturing, and why rooftop solar, batteries and electrification are becoming essential for national resilience. The conversation explores energy policy, global politics, renter access to solar, and how Australia can capture more value from the world’s biggest energy transition. Timestamps:  0:00 Australia’s fuel security risk and why diesel shortages matter 1:03 Energy independence through solar, batteries and EVs  3:45 China’s dominance in the global EV and battery industry  5:30 Electrifying trucks and the infrastructure challenge ahead  7:10 Europe’s car industry slowdown and what it signals globally  8:30 Why Australia needs a national energy resilience strategy  14:11 Australia’s foreign policy positioning in a changing world  17:16 Why every rooftop solar system still makes a difference  18:26 How solar and batteries transform household electricity bills  19:33 The challenge of delivering solar benefits to renters  23:00 Inside China’s clean-energy manufacturing ecosystem  25:06 Where Australia can realistically compete in the transition  31:46 What Australia can learn from China’s infrastructure delivery speed 41:26 Renewable ammonia, fertilizer security and a nation-building opportunity  Visit Your Energy Answers: https://yourenergyanswers.com  Find quality local installers: https://yourenergyanswers.com/find-an-installer/ Read more on the topic here: https://yourenergyanswers.com/national-security-alert-the-fuel-crisis-nobodys-talking-about/ Your Energy Socials TikTok: @yeanswers https://www.tiktok.com/@yeanswers Instagram: @yourenergy.answers https://instagram.com/yourenergy.answers Facebook: @yeanswers https://www.facebook.com/yeanswers Twitter: @yeanswers https://twitter.com/yeanswers LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/company/your-energy-media

    56 min
  7. Home Energy Audit Could Save You Thousands on Energy Bills – Here's Why - EP58

    Mar 25

    Home Energy Audit Could Save You Thousands on Energy Bills – Here's Why - EP58

    Home energy audits can dramatically improve comfort and reduce electricity bills before you even install solar or solar batteries. In this episode, Markus speaks with Adam Corrigan from Your Energy Friend (https://www.yourenergyfriend.com.au/) about hidden insulation problems, energy efficiency star ratings, switching electricity tariffs, hot water system choices, and the simple upgrades that can save thousands in Australian homes. Timestamps: 00:00 The insulation mistake found in brand-new homes  01:30 How Adam Corrigan got into home energy audits  03:05 Cost, carbon or comfort – why people request audits  04:10 Energy efficiency ratings that can reduce mortgage interest  07:05 How the Residential Efficiency Scorecard works  10:45 Why most Australians don’t understand their energy bills  18:20 The smartest upgrade order: efficiency → solar → batteries  19:15 Insulation gaps that cut performance in half  25:00 Gas vs electric vs solar hot water – what actually works best  30:10 The truth about cheap heat pump hot water systems  35:25 What a professional home energy audit includes (and costs)  38:00 Curtains, glazing and the cheapest comfort upgrades  40:00 Window films vs external shading – what works better  52:30 Thermal cameras reveal hidden heat loss in homes  1:02:00 Switching energy retailers can save thousands Links & Resources  Visit Your Energy Answers: https://yourenergyanswers.com  Find quality local installers: https://yourenergyanswers.com/find-an-installer/ Read more on the topic here: https://yourenergyanswers.com/home-energy-audits-in-australia-the-fastest-way-to-cut-power-bills/ Your Energy Socials TikTok: @yeanswers https://www.tiktok.com/@yeanswers Instagram: @yourenergy.answers https://instagram.com/yourenergy.answers Facebook: @yeanswers https://www.facebook.com/yeanswers Twitter: @yeanswers https://twitter.com/yeanswers LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/company/your-energy-media

    1h 25m
  8. Battery Boom, EVs & Energy Costs: Where Australia Is Heading - EP57

    Mar 18

    Battery Boom, EVs & Energy Costs: Where Australia Is Heading - EP57

    In this episode, Markus speaks with Derek McKercher from PSW Energy (https://pswenergy.com.au/) about the impact of the solar battery rebate, the risks of cheap battery systems, why installer quality and long-term support matter, how falling feed-in tariffs are changing the value of solar-only systems, and why EVs are reshaping the way solar and battery systems should be designed. The discussion also covers battery recalls, product selection, Australian-made panels, recycling challenges, and what the industry may look like once rebate-driven demand begins to slow. Timestamps:  00:00 Battery boom, rebate pressure, and cheap system risks 00:32 Introduction to Derek from PSW Energy 01:15 How the solar battery rebate changed the market 03:45 Oversized batteries, inverter mismatch, and smarter system sizing 06:35 Why installer quality and long-term support matter 10:00 What happens if the rebate suddenly stops 16:20 How rebates changed sales, marketing, and customer expectations 29:35 WA rebate rules, VPPs, and customer response 35:25 Falling feed-in tariffs and the shift from solar-only to solar + battery 39:20 EVs, future-proofing, and building bigger solar systems 44:45 Battery recalls, product vetting, and trusted brands 48:00 AIKO, Tindo, and choosing panels for performance or Australian-made value 58:40 EV charging, battery ecosystems, and backup power potential 74:00 Solar panel recycling, battery waste, and environmental responsibility 83:50 Why PSW Energy focuses on aftercare and long-term support Links & Resources  Visit Your Energy Answers: https://yourenergyanswers.com  Find quality local installers: https://yourenergyanswers.com/find-an-installer/ Read more on the topic here: https://yourenergyanswers.com/battery-boom-evs-energy-costs-where-australia-is-heading/ Your Energy Socials TikTok: @yeanswers https://www.tiktok.com/@yeanswers Instagram: @yourenergy.answers https://instagram.com/yourenergy.answers Facebook: @yeanswers https://www.facebook.com/yeanswers Twitter: @yeanswers https://twitter.com/yeanswers LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/company/your-energy-media

    1h 28m
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    2023 - 2026
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