Your Energy Answers

Thinking about installing solar or a home battery? In this episode, Markus speaks with Sam Valenti from Essential Solar about the new battery rebate, why system quality matters more than price, and how to avoid costly mistakes. They discuss battery sizing, solar design, EV charging, electrification, three-phase power, and why choosing an experienced installer can save thousands over the life of yo...

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 – Bat...

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 getti...

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...

 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, installe...

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 h...

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...

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...

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 a...

Electricity prices are rising, feed-in tariffs are collapsing, and the solar industry is shifting toward batteries. In this episode, Markus Lambert speaks with Chris Pemberton from Sun Sellers about the realities of selling solar today. They explore why solar alone often no longer delivers the savings homeowners expected, how batteries are changing the economics, and why many cheap solar offers le...

Australia is racing into a solar and battery boom, but are we quietly trading energy independence for dependency? In this wide-ranging conversation, Markus Lambert sits down with Brian Craighhead from Energy Renaissance to unpack why energy security is now national security, why Australia can’t compete with China on price, and how slow bureaucracy is killing local manufacturing. They explore the b...

 In this discussion, Markus and Thomas Bywater from AIKO dive into how geopolitics can significantly influence solar panel price. We explore the broader economy and international affairs, examining their impact on the finance of solar energy. This political analysis sheds light on the complex factors affecting solar panels. In this discussion, we dive into how world affairs and global politics dir...

In this episode, Markus sits down with James Petesic from PV Industries (https://www.pvindustries.com.au/) to unpack the hidden reality of solar panel recycling, why exporting “working” solar panels is now illegal, and how critical materials like silver, copper and silicon are at risk of being lost forever. Want To Reduce Your Energy Bills? Find The Best Solar Installers in Australia Here: https:/...

Cheap solar and battery deals are booming again — but history shows how this story ends. In this candid conversation, Markus and Leonard unpack why low-price energy offers often lead to long-term pain, how rebates distort the market, why local installers matter more than ever, and what rising electricity prices mean for Australian households. From battery rebates and warranty traps to energy plans...

This episode was filmed late 2024, thus some information may be outdated.  Markus sits down with James to break down the real story behind BYD in Australia: battery safety, EV vs hybrid buying decisions, resale value, service costs, and why BYD is stealing market share from Tesla. They cover customer types, the 2025 BYD Seal rumours, charging options, environmental impact, and what the future of E...

Want To Reduce Your Energy Bills? Find The Best Solar Installers in Australia Here: https://yourenergyanswers.com Read more on the topic here at: https://yourenergyanswers.com/sydney-fish-market-solar-roof-building-integrated-photovoltaics/ A crane collapse, a builder liquidation, 864 custom-coloured solar panels, 263 triangular pods, and a roof shaped like an ocean wave… This is the true story of...

Want To Reduce Your Energy Bills? Find The Best Solar Installers in Australia Here: https://yourenergyanswers.com Read more on the topic here: https://yourenergyanswers.com/three-hours-of-free-lipstick-for-the-energy-pig-dont-pop-the-bubbly-yet/  Three hours of free electricity for every Australian household — game changer or political gimmick? Markus and Huon break down the truth behind the gover...

Markus sits down with Imraan Thanawalla (Solaris Finance / Solar Nerds) to unpack how “0% interest” really works, what the new BNPL rules mean, and how to structure cashflow-positive solar + battery deals. They cover residential vs commercial paybacks, why installer quality matters more than brand, and Imraan’s Solar Nerds data + Solaris Recruit offshoring play (including the Fair Work risk you sh...

Want To Reduce Your Energy Bills? Find The Best Solar Installers in Australia Here: https://yourenergyanswers.com Why are Aussie power bills soaring while energy giants pay zero tax? Markus Lambert (Your Energy Answers) and Huon Hoogesteger (Smart Commercial Solar) expose how decades of privatisation and foreign ownership turned Australia’s energy system into a costly mess — and what we can do to...

GoodWe’s Kang Ran joins Markus Lambert to reveal how solar carports and lightweight panels are unlocking new possibilities for Aussie homes and businesses. From powering EVs to solving roof limitations, discover how these innovations could save households up to $4,000 a year and reshape Australia’s solar future. Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Australia's rooftops are full, where else can we install s...

Markus sits down with Dr Thomas and Dr Joy from @ LudicrousFeed to talk EVs in Australia — why they switched from diesel to a Tesla, the rise of Chinese carmakers, hybrids vs full electrics, going big on home batteries, and whether EVs will stabilise or strain our grid.  Want To Reduce Your Energy Bills? Find The Best Solar Installers in Australia Here: https://yourenergyanswers.com Read more on t...

Want To Reduce Your Energy Bills? Find The Best Installers in Australia Here: https://yourenergyanswers.com Read more on the topic here: https://yourenergyanswers.com/how-your-battery-can-save-you-money-every-night/ Your Energy Socials TikTok: @yeanswers https://www.tiktok.com/@yeanswers Instagram: @yourenergy.answers https://instagram.com/yourenergy.answers Facebook: @yeanswers https://www.facebo...

Chris Martell from GSES explains why half of the solar systems they check have issues — and 15% aren’t working at all. He reveals common hidden faults, why standard monitoring often misses them, and how GSES’s Diagno tool helps asset owners detect problems early and protect returns. Key topics:  0:00 Intro – GSES’s work with NSW Government and 700 solar assets 2:02 GSES history, training, and foun...

Want to save thousands on your energy bills while driving your EV for (almost) free? In this video, Johnny Warnock from MyEnergi explains how a smart charger like the Zappi turns your solar power and cheap grid energy into free mileage for your car. Key topics: 0:00 Intro – Why smart charging matters for EV owners 2:30 The real cost of cheap EV chargers 6:00 How Zappi uses solar and off-peak energ...

Are solar rebates really middle-class welfare? And why do rental properties still miss out? In this fiery and no-fluff episode, Markus Lambert sits down with Heidi Lee Douglas, CEO of Solar Citizens, to tackle the biggest debates in renewable energy — from battery rebates and grid stability to solar for renters and Australia’s clean energy future. Whether you're a homeowner, renter, policymak...