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In this new episode, Jason and Cam are joined by Zac from AT Finance and Tim to break down whether using money from your offset account is the smartest way to purchase a solar and battery system, or if another finance structure could deliver a better outcome.

◼️ Offset Accounts vs Solar Finance Options

◼️ How Solar and Battery Systems Compare as an Investment

◼️ The Impact of Funding Structure on Long‑Term Savings

◼️ Common Mistakes Homeowners Make When Financing Solar

Timestamps:

00:00:00 Introduction

00:04:07 Solar financing options explained

00:08:22 Smart solar financing strategies

00:10:50 Solar savings and mortgage offset

00:14:25 Financial benefits of solar loans

00:18:10 Solar as an investment strategy

00:23:27 Biggest mistake homeowners make

00:24:27 Solar as a financial investment

00:29:14 Payback period for solar investment

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In this new episode, Jason and Cam sit down with Luke and Tim to break down the real problems inside the solar and battery industry, from bottom‑dollar sales companies to rushed installs, poor support and homeowners left stranded when something goes wrong.

◼️ Why sales‑only companies keep burning good homeowners

◼️ How bottom‑dollar pricing leads to shortcuts and unsafe installs

◼️ The communication gap between sales and installers

◼️ The structure we use to fix the industry from first call to long‑term support

Timestamps:

00:00:00 Introduction

00:01:25 Sales Companies Selling Bottom‑Dollar

00:02:01 How Cheap Deals Create Bigger Issues

00:03:43 The Three Parts Of A Proper Solar Business

00:04:36 Bottom‑Dollar Pricing And Installer Pressure

00:05:23 Cheap Products And No After‑Sales Support

00:06:07 Blame Shifting Between Sales And Installers

00:07:41 Why Shortcuts And Rushed Installs Happen

00:09:00 The “In‑House Installer” Sales Tactic

00:10:35 Site Checks And Building Trust

00:11:01 Removing The Divide Between Sales And Install

00:12:15 Making The Installer’s Day Easier

00:13:37 Teamwork For Smooth Installs

00:14:01 Industry Shifting And Better Advertising

00:15:24 Why We Only Take 10 Percent Upfront

00:16:04 How Big Deposits Trap Homeowners

00:17:43 Taking Two Days When Needed

00:18:16 Looking After Installers So They Look After Clients

00:19:22 Housekeeping And On‑Site Care

00:20:52 The Difference Between Us And Cheap Sales Companies

00:21:29 When Products Don’t Match What Was Sold

00:21:34 The Real Problem: Sales‑Only Companies

00:22:00 Choosing A Proper Solar And Battery Team

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In this new episode, Jason and Cam sit down with Luke and Tim to rank the major solar battery brands in Australia for 2026, comparing real‑world performance, support, mounting design and long‑term reliability.

◼️ The top battery brands worth considering in 2026

◼️ Which systems offer the strongest backup and support

◼️ The brands installers rate highly after real on‑site experience

◼️ The products we’d be cautious about and why

Timestamps:

00:00:00 Introduction

00:00:35 Installer Experience And Support

00:00:48 GoodWe Ranked Number One

00:01:07 Why GoodWe Leads The Market

00:01:33 SIG Energy Ranked Second

00:02:00 Early SIG Issues And Improvements

00:02:25 GoodWe vs SIG For Backup

00:03:02 Price And Support Differences

00:03:24 Why Installers Prefer Simplicity

00:03:56 Sunro Ranked Third

00:04:37 Enphase Performance And Price

00:05:12 Enphase Support And Real‑World Issues

00:06:01 Alpha Battery Variants And Reliability

00:06:49 Alpha AC vs DC Coupled Issues

00:07:06 Alpha Ranked Low Tier

00:07:18 Fox Battery Concerns

00:08:07 Mounting Issues And Exposed Cabling

00:08:59 Why Fox Stagnated At 3.2kWh Modules

00:09:26 Fox vs Daya Comparison

00:10:01 Daya Opposing Installer Experiences

00:10:45 Daya Wall‑Mounted Complexity

00:11:22 Why Mounting Capacity Matters

00:11:48 Daya Stackable Systems Reviewed

00:12:38 Daya Backup Capability

00:13:16 Daya Off‑Grid Performance

00:13:57 Mid‑Tier Placement For Daya

00:14:09 Solax Support But Limited Data

00:14:38 Solax Ranked Low Due To Unknowns

00:14:46 Tesla’s Strengths And Weaknesses

00:15:13 Tesla Accreditation And Price

00:15:26 Tesla Backup Capability

00:15:31 Tesla Ranked A/B Tier

00:15:36 Growatt Concerns

00:16:17 Why Growatt Misses The Board

00:16:56 Tech Support Issues And Reliability

00:17:13 Sonnen Early Experience

00:17:43 Sonnen Mounting And Backup

00:18:23 Sonnen Support Limitations

00:18:43 Sonnen Removed From Board

00:19:05 Reviewing The Tier System

00:19:25 What To Look For In A Battery Brand

00:19:32 Fire Suppression Across Brands

00:19:52 Why Mounting And Appearance Matter

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In this new episode, Jason and Cam sit down with Luke and Tim to break down the major battery brands in Australia and how they stack up in 2026, from performance and safety to support and long‑term reliability.

◼️ The brands leading the market in 2026

◼️ Which batteries offer the strongest cycle life and warranties

◼️ How installation, support and design affect real‑world performance

◼️ The systems homeowners should avoid and why

Timestamps:

00:00:00 Introduction

00:00:24 Breaking Down Your Electricity Bill

00:01:07 Supply Charge Explained

00:02:30 Why You Can’t Remove The Supply Charge

00:03:31 What The Supply Charge Really Covers

00:04:06 Time Of Use vs General Use

00:05:20 How Retailers Pinch More Through Tariffs

00:06:23 Why Bills Feel Confusing On Purpose

00:07:02 General Use vs Time Of Use

00:08:24 Why Export Tariffs Keep Dropping

00:09:47 How Retailers Lift Prices To Pay For “Free” Power

00:10:51 The Fine Print Behind Free Power

00:11:16 Subsidies Making Bills Look Smaller Than They Are

00:12:02 Undersized Systems Caused By Misleading Bills

00:12:49 Why Supply Charge Is Always The Starting Point

00:13:21 Designing Systems Around Real Usage

00:13:56 Why You’ll Always Have Something Left To Pay

00:14:03 Long‑Term Savings vs Rising Bills

00:14:49 Understanding Your Bill Before Designing A System

00:15:03 Helping Homeowners Read Their Bill Properly

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In this new episode, Jason and Luke sit down with Ashley Baxter from Townsville to share how his family cut quarterly power bills from $1,500 down to around $20 with a properly sized solar and battery system.

◼️ Life before solar and battery in a high‑usage household

◼️ How a 49kWh battery changed daily routines and bills

◼️ Why oversizing today protects against future costs

◼️ The importance of tailored design and local support

Timestamps:

00:00:00 Introduction

00:01:00 Power Bills Before Solar And Battery

00:02:15 Tracking Usage And Early Savings

00:03:30 Why A Big Battery Changed Daily Routines

00:04:45 Comparing To The Old 44 Cent Tariff

00:06:00 Loan Repayments Versus Power Bills

00:07:20 Blackouts And Full Home Backup

00:08:40 Oversizing The System For Future Needs

00:10:00 Household Usage With A Growing Family

00:11:30 Exploring Tariffs And Connection Fees

00:13:00 Exporting Power Back To Cover Supply Charge

00:14:20 Why Tailored Design Matters

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In this new episode, Jason and Cam explain why a 10‑year battery warranty doesn’t tell the full story and what really determines how long your system lasts.

◼️ What a 6000 cycle warranty actually means

◼️ How daily usage changes battery lifespan

◼️ Why installation location impacts performance

Timestamps:

00:00:00 Introduction

00:02:09 Why Usage Patterns Change Lifespan

00:02:19 Oversizing Batteries To Extend Life

00:02:44 6000 Cycles Equals 16 Years

00:03:22 Factoring In Degradation

00:05:10 Why Location And Installation Matter

00:06:33 Heat And Sunlight Impact Performance

00:07:17 Installer Responsibility For Placement

00:08:02 Protecting Batteries With Covers

00:09:01 Why Warranties Assume Worst Case

00:09:28 Extra Protection Extends Lifespan

00:09:49 Poor Installation Shortens Battery Life

00:10:18 Impact Of Older Solar Systems

00:11:19 Full Charge And Discharge Best Practice

00:11:43 Correct System Sizing With Panels

00:12:21 Oversized And Undersized Battery Issues

00:14:27 Incentives Distorting Battery Design

00:14:44 Why Design And Support Matter

00:15:22 Asking The Right Questions

00:15:26 Some Batteries Offer 10,000 Cycles

00:15:42 Why Payback Period Isn’t Everything

00:15:59 Reality Of Longer Lifespans

00:16:36 Planning For ROI Beyond Warranty

00:17:16 Final Thoughts And Battery Rankings

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In this new episode, Jason and Cam sit down with Bob to break down how adding a 16.6kWh battery to his existing 8.6kW solar system cut his grid use to almost nothing and dropped his quarterly bill from $600 to around $50.

You'll hear:

◼️ Why his old solar setup wasn’t enough

◼️ How the 16.6kWh battery changed his grid usage

◼️ Real consumption data from his SEMS portal

◼️ How he uses heating and appliances to maximise savings

◼️ Why correct system design beats cookie‑cutter quotes

Timestamps:

00:00:00 Introduction

00:01:27 Installing the 16.6kWh Battery

00:03:40 Reviewing His SEMS Portal Data

00:04:51 Battery Levels During Cold Months

00:05:41 Designing the System Around Real Usage

00:06:48 Why 16–24kWh Batteries Fit Similar Homes

00:07:03 How Feedback Reduced His Bill to $80

00:08:26 His Thoughts on Joe and Customer Support

00:09:52 Why Source Energy Started the Business

00:11:03 Generator Setup and Backup Options

00:12:24 Reconfiguring for On-grid Generator Charging

00:15:58 Why System Design Must Be Personalised

00:21:21 Payback Period vs Rising Power Prices

00:23:36 Taking Action Today vs Waiting

00:31:33 Low-usage Household Benefits

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In this episode, Jason, Cam and Delphi rapid‑fire through the most common solar questions homeowners ask, breaking down panel sizing, battery choices and why proper design matters for every household.

This episode covers:

◼️ Understanding real household usage

◼️ Sizing panels and batteries correctly

◼️ Charging speeds and inverter limits

◼️ How long batteries actually last

◼️ Choosing the right battery for your home

Timestamps:

00:00:00 Introduction

00:00:54 Is 10kWh Enough?

00:01:34 Panels Needed for 10kWh Battery

00:02:48 Price Comparisons

00:03:29 Charging a 10kWh Battery from the Grid

00:04:25 How Long a Powerwall Runs a Home

00:05:25 Panels vs Batteries

00:06:37 Do You Really Need a Battery?

00:08:15 Best Battery for Home Solar

00:09:18 Disadvantages of Solar Batteries

00:10:23 Cost of a 13.5kWh Battery

00:12:30 Panels Needed for 13.5kWh Battery

00:14:54 How Long a 13.5kWh Battery Lasts

00:17:41 Real Household Usage Example

00:18:31 Cost of a 13kW Solar System with Battery

00:19:58 Runtime of a 13.5kWh Battery

00:21:26 Lithium-ion vs LiFePO4

00:22:42 Why Proper Design Matters

00:23:42 Industry Improvements

00:24:11 Final Site Inspection Process

00:24:36 Closing Remarks

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In this new episode, Jason and Cam sit down with a real household power bill and break it down line by line, showing exactly where the money goes and how a properly designed solar‑and‑battery setup changes the numbers.

This episode covers:

◼️ Breaking down a real household bill

◼️ Understanding daily supply charges

◼️ Reading actual usage and kWh patterns

◼️ Comparing solar-only and solar‑plus‑battery setups

◼️ Exploring future electrification impacts

Timestamps:

00:00:00 Introduction

00:00:23 - Breaking Down a Real Electricity Bill

00:00:44 - Understanding the Components of Your Bill

00:01:15 - Daily Supply Charges Explained

00:02:10 - Importance of the Supply Charge

00:03:02 - Calculating the Supply Charge

00:04:06 - Designing a Solar System for Your Home

00:05:10 - Import and Export from the Grid

00:06:00 - Daily Average Usage

00:07:05 - Daytime vs. Nighttime Usage

00:08:01 - General Usage Charges

00:09:03 - Matching Bill Data with Usage

00:10:08 - Consumption Graph and Production Target

00:11:13 - Designing the Solar System

00:12:01 - Panel Placement and Roof Capacity

00:13:08 - Solar Production vs. Consumption

00:14:03 - Adding Battery Storage

00:15:07 - Battery Modules and Supply Charge

00:16:00 - Future-Proofing with Battery Storage

00:17:05 - Virtual Power Plant (VPP) Benefits

00:18:05 - Return on Investment

00:19:30 - Infrastructure and Compliance Checks

00:20:24 - Future Electrification Considerations

00:21:07 - Impact of Future Additions on Bill

00:22:23 - Adjusting for Future Usage

00:23:31 - Comparing Current and Future Bills

00:24:12 - Impact of Rate Increases

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Bad solar design can cost you more than having no system at all. In this episode, Jason, Cam and Delphi break down the five most common design mistakes, how they happen, and what to check before anyone installs a system on your roof.

◼️ 5 Worst Design Mistakes

◼️ How To Avoid Bad Solar Installs

◼️ Full Home Backup Explained

Timestamps:

00:00:00 Introduction

00:01:24 - Mistake 1: Choice of Company

00:01:36 - Mistake 2: Shading Issues

00:02:20 - Explanation of Shading and Hot Spots

00:03:07 - Role of Optimizers in Solar Systems

00:03:49 - Misconceptions About Optimizers

00:05:04 - Importance of Proper System Design for Shaded Areas

00:06:00 - Mistake 3: Not Assessing Property's Max Demand

00:07:05 - Impact of Air Conditioning and Three-Phase Power

00:08:08 - Future-Proofing for EVs and Other Technology

00:09:10 - Seasonal Usage Trends and Their Impact

00:10:52 - Planning for Future Electrical Purchases

00:12:25 - Mistake 4: Off-Grid and EPS Backup Requirements

00:13:47 - Full Home Backup vs. Partial Backup

00:15:32 - Detailed Explanation of Full Home Backup

00:17:59 - Importance of Proper Sizing for Backup Systems

00:18:27 - Managing Usage During Power Outages

00:18:38 - Clarifying Off-Grid Backup Capabilities

00:19:39 - Benefits of Goodwe ESA and Panel Oversizing

00:21:12 - Undersized Systems and Government Rebates

00:22:14 - New South Wales 0% Interest Loans

00:25:14 - Comparison: Goodwe ESA vs. Sungrow SPH

00:26:04 - SIG Energy Systems and Future Developments

00:27:04 - Micro-Inverter Systems and Their Use Cases

00:28:00 - Recap and Key Questions to Ask Your Installer

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