Just Another Solar Podcast

Send us Fan Mail   One of our best yet!   Wayne Smith from the SEC has a story and achievements that we barely scratched the surface of. He also proved that larrikinism is alive and well in our industry and politics. Enjoy the yarn...  This episode is brought to you by Catch Power, the brains behind smarter solar. Whether it’s optimising self-consumption or taming complex installs, Catch Power giv...

Send us Fan Mail Live from Perth! Karl, Nige & Luke hit record at the Positive Energy launch alongside special guest Louis Stone, one of the company’s directors. While Jess couldn’t make the trip, she dialed in a cameo with none other than Chris Bowen, Minister for Climate Change and Energy. A big episode from a big day in the Aussie solar scene.  This episode is brought to you by iStore, Aust...

Send us Fan Mail Battery incentives are back in the spotlight—State and Federal schemes are rolling out, and we're joined by Connor Price from the Smart Energy Council to unpack what it all means for the industry, the opportunities on offer, and the challenges we need to watch. This episode is brought to you by iStore, Australia’s leading electrification company. From heat pumps to solar inve...

Send us Fan Mail Glenn Morelli is the Managing Director of Tindo Solar, Australia’s only solar panel manufacturer. He joined us on the latest episode to chat about his journey, Solar PV production and other interesting topics.  This episode is brought to you by iStore, Australia’s leading electrification company. From heat pumps to solar inverters, batteries and EV chargers, iStore connects it all...

Send us Fan Mail Recorded live from the stage at the Smart Energy Expo 2025, which included participation from the audience. We cover key topics and highlights from the show, with some laughs along the way. This episode is brought to you by iStore, Australia’s leading electrification company. From heat pumps to solar inverters, batteries and EV chargers, iStore connects it all on one smart platfor...

Send us Fan Mail Finn Peacock transformed Solar Quotes into a powerhouse that has reached over 800,000 households. In this episode, we discuss the journey of building the platform and dive into key industry topics. Don't miss the Smart Energy Expo at the Sydney ICC on April 9-10 ! Grab your tickets here: smartenergyexpo.org.au – See you there! Just Another Solar Podcast is hosted by Luke Beat...

Send us Fan Mail Managing solar systems and servicing customers post-install is a massive challenge for retailers and installers. Ray Szylko (CSO & Co-Founder @ Omnidian) and Peter Matthews (MD @ Solar Service Guys) joined us to discuss these issues and their recent partnership, supporting solar retailers and OEM's. Thanks to our sponsors the Smart Energy Council, who support the industry...

Send us Fan Mail It's  been a massive fortnight and we jam as many topics as we can into the episode!  Lliam Ricketts from Supply Partners & New Energy Training joined us for a deep-dive on commercial storage, large EV chargers and diversifying your business.  Thanks to our sponsors the Smart Energy Council, who support the industry from white collars to the rooftops. Make sure you book y...

Send us Fan Mail After our fortnightly update, Geoff Bragg joined us for a chat. He's the Training & Standards Coordinator at the SEC, Deputy Chair at SEIA, Managing Director at Sunman Solar, and also one of the good guys of the industry. Enter the "Win a Smart Energy Podcast" competition by submitting your idea to comp@smartenergy.org.au . Details are at 47:12 on this episode....

Send us Fan Mail After the usual industry wrap, Mark Cavanaugh joins us for a chat. Mark is the owner of MC Electrical and has one of the most informative YouTube channels on solar. Some of his views are controversial but they're all backed up by testing and data.  Thanks to our sponsors the Smart Energy Council, who support the industry from white collars to the rooftops. Make sure you book...

Send us Fan Mail We're back for 2025 with the usual industry news and banter. Brian Craighead & Ben Bishop from Energy Renaissance also joined us to discuss manufacturing and the wider battery market. 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 le...

Send us Fan Mail We sat down to review the year, cover current topics and to make some predictions about 2025. Find out which episodes were the most downloaded as well as some other interesting stats.  Just Another Solar Podcast is hosted by Luke Beattie, Karl Jensen and Nigel Morris, featuring Jess MacPherson. It's a casual conversation that shouldn't be taken as business, financial or...

Send us Fan Mail Imraan from Solaris Finance and Solar Nerds joined us to discuss a range of topics including industry trends and net-zero massage chairs.  Just Another Solar Podcast is hosted by Luke Beattie, Karl Jensen and Nigel Morris, featuring Jess MacPherson. It's a casual conversation that shouldn't be taken as business, financial or legal advice.

Send us Fan Mail Ross De Rango from the Electric Vehicle Council joined us to discuss current issues around EV's, including a deep-dive into V2G (vehicle to grid).  Just Another Solar Podcast is hosted by Luke Beattie, Karl Jensen and Nigel Morris. It's a casual conversation that shouldn't be taken as business, financial or legal advice.

Send us Fan Mail Matt Harold from Enviro Projects joined us for the latest episode. From the Emerging debacle to business wins, we enjoyed this one. Just Another Solar Podcast is hosted by Luke Beattie, Karl Jensen and Nigel Morris, with Jess MacPherson in the mix. It's a casual conversation that shouldn't be taken as business, financial or legal advice. 

Send us Fan Mail Join us for a walk around the floor of All Energy, where we chatted with some of the industry's finest. There's plenty of background noise but the conversations were great. Thanks to Finn Peacock (Solar Quotes), Will Hall (Sigenergy), Bobbie McKibbon (Solar Integrity, AWISE), Rod Scott (Selectronic), James Grant (SunPower Maxeon), David Copperthwaite (Nickel Energy), Chr...

Send us Fan Mail We're joined by Joey Kassouf from SwitchDin to understand how CSIP works and why it's been implemented (now we just need uniform requirements across the country!).  We also solve the mystery of the missing episode #69. Just Another Solar Podcast is hosted by Luke Beattie, Karl Jensen and Nigel Morris. It's a casual conversation that shouldn't be taken as busine...

Send us Fan Mail Darren Johannesen from the SEC is one of the leading figures in stewardship, solar recycling and the circular economy. He joined us to discuss these topics and more...  Just Another Solar Podcast is hosted by Luke Beattie, Karl Jensen and Nigel Morris. It's a casual conversation that shouldn't be taken as business, financial or legal advice.

Send us Fan Mail Leila Playmore is an accomplished industry figure, off-grid specialist and advocate for women in the solar industry. She jumped onto the latest episode to chat with Karl and Nige. Just Another Solar Podcast is hosted by Luke Beattie, Karl Jensen and Nigel Morris, featuring Jess MacPherson. It's a casual conversation that shouldn't be taken as business, financial or legal...

Send us Fan Mail Wilf Johnston is the GM of the Smart Energy Council in WA and has an extensive history in our industry. He joined us for a chat and as we go through the latest news. Just Another Solar Podcast is hosted by Luke Beattie, Karl Jensen and Nigel Morris, featuring Jess MacPherson. It's a casual conversation that shouldn't be taken as business, financial or legal advice.

Send us Fan Mail Andy McCarthy is doing the rounds to promote his book "Here Comes the Sun" and joined us for an excellent chat. Jess MacPherson also dropped into the conversation. Order a copy of "Here Comes the Sun" here: https://affirmpress.com.au/browse/book/Andy-McCarthy-Here-Comes-the-Sun-9781923046337 Just Another Solar Podcast is hosted by Luke Beattie, Karl Jensen and...

Send us Fan Mail We were lucky to have Dr Richard Corkish from UNSW chat with us about solar technology and passion projects in the Pacific. Jess MacPherson also jumped in as co-host, with her usual passion.  Learn more about Dr Richard's passion projects here: https://liudan034.wixsite.com/unswerv And here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/142289664@N02/albums/72157718028976451/  Solar professi...

Send us Fan Mail Luke Cove from Lightning Energy joined Nige, Karl & Luke to discuss electrification and business from a unique point-of-view. Just Another Solar Podcast is hosted by Luke Beattie, Karl Jensen and Nigel Morris. It's a casual conversation that shouldn't be taken as business, financial or legal advice.

Send us Fan Mail Solar installs are hitting record volumes while solar companies are doing it tough. Warwick Johnston from Sunwiz joined us to discuss this phenomenon, as well as other market trends.  sunwiz.com.au Just Another Solar Podcast is hosted by Luke Beattie, Karl Jensen and Nigel Morris. It's a casual conversation that shouldn't be taken as business, financial or legal advice.

Send us Fan Mail In the latest episode we're joined by Glen Morris from the Smart Energy Lab. The topics range from breaking news to the latest in tech and compliance.  Smart Energy Lab on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@SmartEnergyLab Just Another Solar Podcast is hosted by Luke Beattie, Karl Jensen and Nigel Morris. It's a casual conversation that shouldn't be taken as business,...