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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. 

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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, 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.

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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 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.

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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 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.

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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 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.

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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 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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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 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.

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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 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 [email protected] (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.

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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 [email protected] . 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.

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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 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.

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