#93 - Certificates, Compliance and Carbon w/ Katie Tebbatt
Send us a textThis week the team sits down with Katie Tebbatt, General Manager at EcoVantage, to unpack the nuts and bolts of Australia’s booming battery and certificate market. From Tesla and GoodWe recalls to the realities of CER compliance, Katie cuts through the jargon and explains how carbon credits, LGCs, and rebates really shape the solar-battery landscape. Expect sharp insights, a few laughs, and a reminder that the renewables race is only just getting started. This episode is proudly sponsored by Southwell Solar Training—delivering practical, standards-based CPD that installers actually find useful. Their online courses cover real-world issues like defects, labeling, battery installation, and system upgrades, helping solar professionals stay compliant while building confidence on the job. Regarding the new VIC scheme:https://www.linkedin.com/safety/go?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ecovantage.com.au%2Ffeatures%2Fnew-veu-activity-announced-deemed-solar-incentives-for-non-residential-premises%2F&trk=flagship-messaging-web&messageThreadUrn=urn%3Ali%3AmessagingThread%3A2-ZWJiY2M3OGEtMTQ1MS00MmY2LWI4ZTctMWRmOThkZGU4YTAyXzEwMA%3D%3D&lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_messaging_conversation_detail%3BKdrQV6q0Q721o9oEtCIdMg%3D%3DJust Another Solar Podcast is hosted by Luke Beattie, Karl Jensen, Nigel Morris and Jess MacPherson. It's a casual conversation that shouldn't be taken as business, financial or legal advice.
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#92 - Positively Tolerant w/ Blair Pester
Send us a textThis episode we’re joined by Blair Pester (Winaico Australia) for a great chat about the industry, innovation, and what’s shaping the solar game in Australia. Tune in for another honest and insightful conversation with one of the best in the business. This episode is proudly sponsored by Southwell Solar Training—delivering practical, standards-based CPD that installers actually find useful. Their online courses cover real-world issues like defects, labeling, battery installation, and system upgrades, helping solar professionals stay compliant while building confidence on the job. Just Another Solar Podcast is hosted by Luke Beattie, Karl Jensen, Nigel Morris and Jess MacPherson. It's a casual conversation that shouldn't be taken as business, financial or legal advice.
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#91 - Raising the Standard w/ Pat & Jo Southwell
Send us a textPat & Jo Southwell join us to unpack the state of inspections, the myths around labelling, and why real CPD matters. From running a family business to driving industry training and advocacy, they share what it takes to keep solar standards sharp as the industry shifts. This episode is proudly sponsored by Southwell Solar Training—delivering practical, standards-based CPD that installers actually find useful. Their online courses cover real-world issues like defects, labeling, battery installation, and system upgrades, helping solar professionals stay compliant while building confidence on the job. Just Another Solar Podcast is hosted by Luke Beattie, Karl Jensen, Nigel Morris and Jess MacPherson. It's a casual conversation that shouldn't be taken as business, financial or legal advice. 0:00 – Intro & catching up with the crew 2:00 – Nigel’s big life changes and new role at Smart Energy Council 5:00 – Tindo Solar wins Sunshot Fund support 7:00 – Battery sizing mistakes & system design challenges 13:00 – Cashflow crunch from the battery boom 17:00 – Welcoming Pat & Jo Southwell 19:00 – How inspection changes hit their business 20:30 – From inspections to turning systems on 21:30 – How Pat & Jo got into solar 23:30 – What’s holding Victoria back on batteries 25:50 – Pat’s own mega solar + battery setup 29:00 – The Solar Sidekicks podcast journey 31:00 – Advocacy, emergency backstop & industry challenges 37:30 – Launching Southwell Solar Training 39:00 – The labeling minefield explained 44:00 – Most popular courses & subscription model 47:00 – Why CPD must be more than “beer and pizza nights” 52:00 – Future training plans: apprentices, sales, and marketing 56:00 – Closing thoughts & sponsor message
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#90 - Battery Boom w/ The Woracle
Send us a text The Woracle is back! Warwick Johnston from Sunwiz joins us to unpack the battery frenzy kicked off by the Cheaper Home Batteries Program. We chat install rates, shifting system sizes, South Australia’s storage dominance—and yes, there’s still room for spa jokes, good merch, and questionable fashion choices. Just Another Solar Podcast is hosted by Luke Beattie, Karl Jensen, Nigel Morris and Jess MacPherson. It's a casual conversation that shouldn't be taken as business, financial or legal advice. 00:00 – Intro & Hosts catch up08:47 – Smart Energy SA Conference recap13:57 – Bunnings enters the solar market19:00 – Guest introduction: Warwick Johnston20:10 – Cheaper Home Batteries Program: First month data23:52 – Battery installation trends & system sizes26:10 – Top battery brands & market changes28:19 – Hybrid inverters & supply chain challenges30:10 – Retrofit batteries & customer demand31:00 – Sizing batteries for real-world use32:00 – Hot tub banter & energy use32:38 – Battery pricing trends35:37 – SIG Energy market share39:15 – Battery costs & customer decisions41:03 – State-by-state battery adoption43:00 – South Australia leads in battery installs44:30 – WA battery market challenges50:30 – Clean Energy Council & industry policy56:50 – Data, forecasts & advice for retailers62:10 – Final thoughts & shoutouts66:30 – Outro & next episode tease
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#89 - Compliance, Chaos & Cocktails w/ Lowana Smith
Send us a textJust Another Solar Podcast is finally on video! For our first ever filmed episode, we’re joined by Lowana Smith from Schletter Australia to talk racking (yes, it can be exciting), battery rebate headaches, inverter compliance chaos, and the power of good engineering. Plus, we cover industry politics, warranty traps, and why labels get more love than safety. A cracking episode with laughs, insights, and a few proud parenting wins along the way. Just Another Solar Podcast is hosted by Luke Beattie, Karl Jensen, Nigel Morris and Jess MacPherson. It's a casual conversation that shouldn't be taken as business, financial or legal advice.
Join Luke Beattie, Karl Jensen, Nigel Morris and Jess MacPherson for a down-to-earth update on what’s happening in the Australian solar industry.With regular guests we discuss technology, events and business issues facing anyone involved in solar, storage or electric vehicles.
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