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In this new episode, Jason and Cam are joined by Tim to break down what makes a roof suitable for solar and battery, the hidden issues homeowners often miss, and why a proper site inspection can prevent costly mistakes down the track.

◼️ How roof type, condition and usable space affect system design

◼️ The importance of roof direction, shade and panel placement

◼️ Common installation risks with tile, terracotta and older roofs

◼️ Battery location, compliance requirements and site access considerations

Timestamps:

00:00:00 Introduction

00:00:01 Why Roof Assessments Matter

00:02:09 Roof Size, Layout and Compliance

00:04:25 Panel Direction and System Design

00:06:15 What We Check During Site Visits

00:07:14 Roof Types to Avoid

00:09:36 Terracotta Roof Challenges

00:13:16 Concrete Roof Considerations

00:15:28 Existing Roof Defects and Repairs

00:19:17 How Much Roof Space Is Needed

00:20:15 Roof Condition and Structural Checks

00:22:03 Sheds, Batteries and Cable Runs

00:25:17 Battery Location and Compliance

00:29:34 Access Issues and Installation Planning

00:31:41 Roof Assessment Red Flags

00:34:05 Final Summary

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In this new episode, Jason and Cam are joined by Tim and valued Source Energy customer Angus to break down how a household with 20kW of solar went from paying around $300 per month to being in credit after adding a properly designed battery system and optimising their energy setup.

◼️ How Angus turned a $300 monthly bill into credit

◼️ Using a 50kWh battery and Glowbird to maximise savings

◼️ The impact of EVs, air conditioning and household usage

◼️ Why support, installation quality and system sizing matter

Timestamps:

00:00:00 Introduction

00:01:15 Why 20kW Of Solar Still Wasn't Enough

00:01:58 Adding A 50kWh Battery System

00:03:17 Using Glowbird And Free Power Periods

00:04:01 Charging EVs And Batteries For Free

00:05:13 Glowbird Vs Amber Explained

00:06:16 From $300 Per Month To Credit

00:07:16 Using The SEMS App To Optimise Savings

00:08:48 Combining EV And Electricity Savings

00:09:51 Previous Battery Company Horror Stories

00:11:23 Why Local Support Made The Difference

00:12:28 Beating The Rebate Deadline

00:13:31 Overcoming Solar Scam Concerns

00:14:57 How The Battery Enabled A Second EV

00:16:06 Calculating Real Return On Investment

00:17:19 Why Batteries Are The New 44c Feed-In Tariff

00:18:03 Installation Day And System Compliance Issues

00:19:28 Why Adding A Battery Isn't Just Plug And Play

00:20:14 Communication, Support And Customer Service

00:21:29 Glowbird, Amber And Future Integrations

00:22:19 Angus' Advice For Homeowners

00:23:45 The Poor Man Pays Twice

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In this new episode, Jason and Cam sit down with Tim to break down whether the GoodWe ESA battery really deserves its reputation as one of the best battery systems in Australia, and how it compares to other leading brands on the market.

◼️ What Makes The GoodWe ESA Different From Other Batteries

◼️ GoodWe vs SIG, SunGrow And Other Leading Brands

◼️ Why Support, Warranties And Local Backing Matter

◼️ The Features Homeowners Should Look Beyond The Spec Sheet

Timestamps:

00:00:00 Introduction

00:00:38 GoodWe's Position in the Market

00:01:42 The Impact of the ESA Battery

00:03:23 Why the GoodWe ESA Stands Out

00:05:01 App Performance and User Experience

00:06:34 Best Homes for the ESA Battery

00:08:00 Real-World Backup Power Example

00:09:21 GoodWe ESA vs Other Battery Brands

00:11:08 Fire Safety and Battery Protection

00:12:15 Warranties, Support and Aftercare

00:13:36 Product Reliability and Recalls

00:14:19 When to Consider Other Batteries

00:16:35 Final Summary

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In this new episode, Jason and Cam break down why solar and battery systems installed near the coast require a completely different approach to homes further inland. From corrosion ratings and salt exposure to battery placement and maintenance, they explain what homeowners need to know before installing solar near the water.

◼️ How salt air affects solar panels, batteries and mounting systems

◼️ Understanding corrosion ratings and coastal installation requirements

◼️ Why battery placement matters in high‑humidity environments

◼️ The maintenance and servicing coastal systems need to perform properly

Timestamps:

00:00:00 Introduction

00:00:38 Coastal Solar System Risks

00:00:54 Salt Air and Corrosion Explained

00:02:16 Existing Systems and Battery Upgrades

00:03:25 Understanding Corrosion Ratings

00:04:05 Battery Placement Near the Coast

00:04:47 Protecting Panels and Mounting Hardware

00:06:07 Cleaning and Maintaining Coastal Solar

00:07:27 Safe Distances from the Coastline

00:08:02 Choosing Coastal-Rated Components

00:09:27 Key Considerations for Coastal Installations

00:11:18 Monitoring Performance and Warning Signs

00:13:41 Battery Options for Coastal Homes

00:14:34 Final Summary

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In this new episode, Jason and Cam sit down with Jennifer from Nabiac, NSW, to break down how adding a battery to her existing solar system reduced her monthly power bill from over $200 to just $23, while eliminating almost all grid usage.

◼️ Why her existing solar system wasn’t delivering the savings she expected

◼️ How a battery transformed her energy usage and monthly bills

◼️ The importance of proper system design, site inspections and local support

◼️ How solar, battery storage and an EV work together to maximise savings

Timestamps:

00:00:00 Introduction

00:01:58 Choosing the Right Battery System

00:04:35 Installation Experience and Site Assessment

00:06:21 Addressing Existing System Issues

00:07:42 From $200 Bills to Near Zero Grid Usage

00:10:19 Future Savings and Virtual Power Plants

00:11:57 Adding an Electric Vehicle

00:14:33 Planning for Future Energy Needs

00:17:31 Monitoring with the Solar App

00:19:03 Ongoing Support and Customer Service

00:21:57 Installation Timeframes and Capacity

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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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