Just Another Solar Podcast

Send us a text 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 gives installers the tools to take control. Learn more at catchpower.com.au. 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. 

Send us a textLive 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, Australia's leading electrification company. From heat pumps to solar inverters, batteries and EV chargers, iStore connects it all on one smart platform. Check them out at istore.net.au.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.

Send us a textBattery 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 inverters, batteries and EV chargers, iStore connects it all on one smart platform. Check them out at istore.net.au.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.

Send us a textGlenn 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 on one smart platform. Check them out at istore.net.au.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.

Send us a textRecorded 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 platform. Check them out at istore.net.au.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.

Send us a textFinn 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 Beattie, Karl Jensen, Nigel Morris and Jess MacPherson. It's a casual conversation that shouldn't be taken as business, financial or legal advice.

Send us a textManaging 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 from white collars to the rooftops. Make sure you book your tickets to the Smart Energy Expo at the Sydney ICC on the 9-10 April: https://smartenergyexpo.org.au/ -- See you there!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.

Send us a textIt'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 your tickets to the Smart Energy Expo at the Sydney ICC on the 9-10 April: https://smartenergyexpo.org.au/ -- See you there!Enter the "Win a Smart Energy Podcast" competition by submitting your idea to comp@smartenergy.org.au (25 words or less). 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.

Send us a textAfter 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.Thanks to our sponsors the Smart Energy Council, who support the industry from white collars to the rooftops. Make sure you book your tickets to the Smart Energy Expo at the Sydney ICC on the 9-10 April: https://smartenergyexpo.org.au/ -- See you there!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.

Send us a textAfter 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 your tickets to the Smart Energy Expo at the Sydney ICC on the 9-10 April: https://smartenergyexpo.org.au/ -- See you there!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.Music from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/night-drift/blue-moonLicense code: AV3SL0OZGXBLLECT

Send us a textWe'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 legal advice.

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 legal advice.

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.

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.

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. 

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), Chris O'Brien (Middys) and Mario & Sean Guzzi (Clenergy) for joining us.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.

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 business, financial or legal advice.

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.

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 advice.

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.

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-9781923046337Just 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.

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/unswervAnd here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/142289664@N02/albums/72157718028976451/ Solar professionals can reach out to him if they'd like to get involved. To make a submission about the Clean Energy Regulator's decision to re-appoint the CEC as head of products accreditation, go here: https://cer.gov.au/news-and-media/public-consultations/product-listing-body-nomination 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.

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.

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.auJust 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.

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/@SmartEnergyLabJust 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.

Huon Hoogesteger from Smart Commercial Solar is a leader in commercial solutions and joined us to discuss the latest challenges and issues in that space. 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.

In this episode we're joined by Heidi Lee, CEO of the think-tank and advocacy group Beyond Zero Emissions. We take a wider view than usual to see the bigger picture and Solar's role in it. 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.

Will the materials recovered from solar panels at end-of-life be enough to cover the cost of recycling? Is the 'tidal wave' of decommissioned PV panels an impending disaster or an enormous opportunity.  James Petesic from PV industries joined us to discuss. 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.

Simon Ceglinski from PowerPlus Energy is the the guest and topics include the $1Bn Solar SunShot scheme (including a short update from John Grimes), warranties after a company folds and lithium battery fires. 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.

Live from the floor of the SEC in Sydney, we discussed the standouts of the show. Terry Costello from Solar Accreditation Australia joined us to share about the transition of the solar accreditation program. Wayne Smith from the Smart Energy Council also dropped in to chat. 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.

Luke, Karl & Nige cover off the latest industry news and then catch up with energy adviser, researcher and author Tim Forcey. He's also the founder of the My Efficient Electric Home FB page.Pre-order your copy of Tim's book My Efficient Electric Home Handbook here:https://www.angusrobertson.com.au/books/my-efficient-electric-home-handbook-tim-forcey/p/9781761500336or here: https://www.amazon.com.au/My-Efficient-Electric-Home-Handbook/dp/1761500333https://www.facebook.com/groups/MyEfficientElectricHomeJust 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.

Luke, Karl & Nige cover off the latest industry news and are joined by Luke Spicer from Skyline Solar, for his perspective. 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.

In the latest episode we discuss an impending deadline that affects the compliance of every solar panel in the country. Richard Petterson from Tindo Solar also joins us to discuss Australian solar panel manufacturing and the hopes for a Gigafactory. 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.

We've hit the ground running in 2024 with a look at battery cells dropping in price by 40%, EV fires and the madness taking place in QLD. Our guest is Derek McKercher from Perth Solar Warehouse who shares about everything from building solar business to kite-surfing. 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.

For the last episode of the year, we've gathered half a dozen guests from across the industry to give their summary of 2023 and a forecast of how it'll shape up in the new year. Hear from:Dean Williamson - Goodwe AustraliaBobbi McKibbon - Solar IntegrityKon Flaherty - Green Energy TechnologiesSteve Coleman - RET Australia Warwick Johnston - SunwizPaul Caulfield - ElecforceJust 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.

Jake Warner from the Penrith Solar Centre joined us for the 50th episode of JASP. His story made it one of the most interesting episodes so far!Check out PSC's YouTube page here: http://www.youtube.com/@penrithsolarcentre6796 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.

We were joined by two of the pioneers of solar technology, Prof. Martin Green and Prof. Renate Egan. There's so many achievements between them that we won't even list them all. Tune in to understand the movement in solar panel pricing, including a forecast of where it'll go. Their predictions on solar cell efficiency, technology and prospects for Australian manufacturing also caught our attention.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.

Robbie Nichols from the CEC joined us to discuss the highlights of All Energy Australia, as well as a bunch of other relevant topics. Some of the solar legends in the audience also joined the conversation. Thanks to Clenergy for supporting this show - www.clenergy.comJust 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.

Zach Rook is the CEO of Rainbow Power Company, a company that's older than him. We covered the history and future of the company, as well as the industry as a whole. Zach's focused on impacting the world around him and his story is motivational. 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.

In the latest episode we're joined by Jenny Paradiso, the co-founder and Managing Director of Suntrix. She's been heavily involved across the industry for the last 14 years and shared some of her experience and wisdom.Nigel also pays tribute to a pioneer of the solar industry, Peter Pedals. 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.

In this episode we're joined by Pat Southwell from Southwell Inspections. He also conducts inspections for Solar Victoria and the CER, so has a great handle on the current issues for solar installations. 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.

Emily Driscoll from Off-Grid Energy Australia joined us this episode for a great conversation. 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.

In this episode we're joined by Kane Thornton, the CEO of the Clean Energy Council. If you're in the Australian solar industry then it's worth a listen:0:00 - Intro6:48 - CEC criticism10:38 - Retailer's code of conduct - Approved Solar Retailer & NetCC20:25 - Products accreditation/assurance 26:38 - Safety and compliance31:56 - Installer accreditation program40:40 - Will the CEC go bust and do they care about smaller solar installers?45:28 - Modern Slavery46:57 - Certificates and potential for battery incentive49:22 - Maturity of Australian solar industry and exporting to the world52:07 - Outro Get your Moto-Electro shirt here: https://www.motoelectro.com.au/shopJust 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.

In this episode we're joined by Rami Fedda from Solar Juice. He's been involved in solar since the 1990's, when he was working on a solar panel production line. Rami has a lot of experience and knowledge to throw into the mix. Get your Moto-Electro shirt here: https://www.motoelectro.com.au/shopJust Another Solar Podcast is hosted by Luke Beattie, Karl Jensen, and Nigel Morris. It's a casual conversation that should not be taken as business, financial or legal advice.

We recorded this live from the Energy Next conference and were joined by a handful of other solar industry personalities for the conversation.Just Another Solar Podcast is hosted by Luke Beattie, Karl Jensen, and Nigel Morris. It's conversations that industry professionals might have at the pub. Note that any information shared on this podcast should not be taken as financial, business, legal, or any other form of advice. You should conduct your own research and seek professional opinions before making a decision. 

Jump into this conversation with John Grimes, the CEO of the Smart Energy Council. There's something for everyone - from those installing solar panels, to manufacturers, through to policy-makers. It covers some of the most up-to-date issues in solar, batteries, wind, EV's and manufacturing. Just Another Solar Podcast is hosted by Luke Beattie, Karl Jensen, and Nigel Morris. It's conversations that industry professionals might have at the pub. Note that any information shared on this podcast should not be taken as financial, business, legal, or any other form of advice. You should conduct your own research and seek professional opinions before making a decision. 

In this episode we discuss Intersolar, along with some input from Andy McCarthy, the founder of Gippsland Solar and recently-retired CEO of RACV Solar. Christine Kennedy from Total Solar Solutions and AWISE also drops in to give her thoughts. Just Another Solar Podcast is hosted by Luke Beattie, Karl Jensen, and Nigel Morris. Our discussions aim to capture the casual conversations that solar industry professionals might have at a pub. However, it is important to note that any information shared on this podcast should not be taken as financial, business, legal, or any other form of advice. We strongly encourage you to conduct your own research and seek professional opinions before making any decisions. 

Join us on this episode of the podcast to discover Nige's 6 rules for roadshow presenters, our tradeshow survival tips and  the challenges faced by tenants when moving into a new rental, specifically regarding solar, EV charging and energy efficiency. We also discuss how the abundance of critical minerals could spark the revival of Australian manufacturing, specifically in renewable industries.Just Another Solar Podcast is hosted by Luke Beattie, Karl Jensen, and Nigel Morris. Our discussions aim to capture the casual conversations that solar industry professionals might have at a pub. However, it is important to note that any information shared on this podcast should not be taken as financial, business, legal, or any other form of advice. We strongly encourage you to conduct your own research and seek professional opinions before making any decisions. 

Craig Donohue is the founder and MD of Clean NRG, a market-leading player in the WA solar space. Our conversation covered many topics including VPP's, EV's, the need for companies to make margin and the curious case of a contractor who offered an alternative quote when asked to do a site inspection. https://cleannrg.com.au/Just Another Solar Podcast is hosted by Luke Beattie, Karl Jensen & Nigel Morris.This is the sort of conversation that solar industry professionals would have at the pub. If anything sounds like financial, business, legal or any other type of advice, you should always do your own research and get a professional opinion. 

Live from the floor of the Smart Energy Conference in Sydney, Ria O'Hehir joined us to give a wrap of the show. Ria is the CEO of Greenbank Environmental and is on the board of Smart Energy Council. One of her other skills is doing a podcast with 2 minutes' notice and no preparation e.g. this episode. https://www.green-bank.com.au/Just Another Solar Podcast is hosted by Luke Beattie, Karl Jensen & Nigel Morris.This is the sort of conversation that solar industry professionals would have at the pub. If anything sounds like financial, business, legal or any other type of advice, you should always do your own research and get a professional opinion. 

What are going to do with the Gigawatts of solar panels at the end-of-life? Is it an impending disaster or a great opportunity?Anthony Vippond from Lotus Energy joins us to discuss solar panel recycling, stewardship, ESG requirements, repurposing and the dodgy operators that should be left in the dust.Everyone in the solar industry needs to understand the problems and can be part of the solution.https://www.lotusenergy.io/ Just Another Solar Podcast is hosted by Luke Beattie, Karl Jensen & Nigel Morris.This is the sort of conversation that solar industry professionals would have at the pub. If anything sounds like financial, business, legal or any other type of advice, you should always do your own research and get a professional opinion.