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Sean Guzzi from Clenergy Australia joins us to discuss how Clenergy have successfully used market engagement to built grassroots support (5:19).
He also breaks the news of the incoming changes to wind regions (14:03) and roof zone definitions (21:00) when the new AS1170.2 come into effect in September. This includes a "climate change multiplier" (22:55). These will all impact on solar system installs.
We also discussed racking solutions for the new AS5033 requirements (25:11) and site-specific engineering and system design (26:12).

Sean is one of the good guys of the industry and it was great to have him along!

You can find a summary of the new standards here:  Clenergy Engineering_AUNZS1170_21032022.pptx 

Just Another Solar Podcast is hosted by Luke Beattie and Karl Jensen.
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. 

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Lily Pejkic joins us for the latest episode to discuss the current challenges from an installer's and business owner's point-of-view.
 Lily shares about some of the stereotypes that she's come across as a female tradie,  from both industry and customers (some are hilarious).
On-site safety (including mental health) are discussed, as well as the need to find a balance in business. 

Lily is from Sydney Solar & Batteries and is a founding member of AWISE (Australian Women in Solar Energy) - www.awise.com.au

Just Another Solar Podcast is hosted by Luke Beattie and Karl Jensen.
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. 

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James Taylor joins us to discuss implementing the new AS5033 standards on commercial installs, the impact of price increases on fixed contracts and finding a manageable work/life balance.  
The price of aluminum has increased 66% year-to-date, which will impact on component pricing. Fuel prices are also starting to bite (pre-excise cut).
If you're in Australian solar industry, there's bound to be something relevant for you.

Just Another Solar Podcast is hosted by Luke Beattie and Karl Jensen.
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. 

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We're joined by Dougal Gillman to discuss the impact of the Ukraine war and floods on our industry. This includes forecasts on panel pricing and the total installs by GW in Australia for 2022.
We also cover:
Why would distributors sell panels below cost?
How much additional energy do we need to take petrol cars off the road?
Why we'll see flying Tesla's before sequestering carbon and carbon capture make sense.

Just Another Solar Podcast is hosted by Luke Beattie and Karl Jensen.
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.

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In this episode we're joined by Andy McCarthy, the CEO of RACV Solar and founder of Gippsland Solar. If you're in the Australian solar industry then Andy probably doesn't need any further introduction.

Karl wasn't able to join us as he was travelling around country Victoria, so the excellent Dougal Gillman stepped in as co-host.

Andy discusses the journey from solar start-up in a coal stronghold to being acquired by RACV. The contrast of quality-focused companies to the sub-standard players is discussed, as well as the exit of Infinite Energy and LG from the solar space.  

Just Another Solar Podcast is (usually) hosted by Luke Beattie and Karl Jensen.
This is the sort of conversation industry professionals might 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.

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Matt Wright from Pure Electric joins us to discuss his focus on installing large residential systems, his lobbying for 100% renewables and other industry issues. This includes 40-year warranties on solar panels and what we should make of it. If you're in the Aussie solar industry, this is geared towards you.

Just Another Solar Podcast is hosted by Luke Beattie and Karl Jensen.
This is the sort of conversation industry professionals might 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.

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Sam Craft joined us to discuss all things solar, batteries and EV's, from an Australian perspective. This conversation covered lots of ground and gave us plenty of insights and laughs along the way. 
Sam is a Director of NRG Solar, the Smart Energy Council, co-founder of AWISE (Australian Women In Solar Energy) and is also an advisor to the SA Government and SA Power Networks.


Just Another Solar Podcast is hosted by Luke Beattie and Karl Jensen.
This is the sort of conversation industry professionals might 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.

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Out-of-pocket expenses for RMA's can be devastating for businesses. 
Jack Hooper joins us to discuss the issues surrounding this but also the opportunities it presents. Which obligations belong to manufacturers and what belongs to the retailer?
We also discuss differentiating your business, battery growth, asset management as a service and more.

Just Another Solar Podcast is hosted by Luke Beattie and Karl Jensen.
This is the sort of conversation industry professionals might 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.

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Andrew Williams from Findlaysons Lawyers joins us to discuss some of the consumer law questions that we encounter, some of which go beyond contracts and T's & C's.

If you're selling products with 25-year warranties, are you on the hook for that whole period?
If a customer hasn't paid for an install, can you disable the system and/or remotely disconnect it?
What recourse is there for 3 years’ worth of installs when the panels have degraded?
What can solar retailers and installers do to reduce their legal liabilities?

Just Another Solar Podcast is hosted by Luke Beattie and Karl Jensen.

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Shane Arnold joins us to discuss the resolution to the inverter crisis (hence the clickbait title).

We also talk about EV charging. batteries and why Delta kicked all the Australians off their stand at Intersolar 2019.

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Just Another Solar Podcast is hosted by Luke Beattie and Karl Jensen.