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Episodes
75 episodes
Australia Invented the Solar Future… So Why Did China Take Over? - Ep75
Australia helped pioneer world-leading solar technology, so why did China become the global manufacturing powerhouse?In this episode of the Your Energy Answers Podcast, Markus speaks with Professor Renate Egan about Australia's solar re...
The Human Cost of Australia’s Renewable Energy Boom - EP74
Michelle Harrison joins Markus to share how a proposed solar farm next to her rural Moree property could affect her home, retirement plans and property value. Despite supporting renewable energy, Michelle questions whether large-scale renewable...
New Solar Rebates Could Trigger a Commercial Boom - EP73
Lauren Hamilton from Smart Commercial Energy joins Markus to unpack Australia’s commercial solar opportunity, the new rebates changing the market, batteries, PPAs and the risks of a new wave of solar cowboys.They also discuss Australia’...
What They Don’t Tell You Before You Buy Solar - EP72
Markus sits down with David Veal from SolarPro to discuss what homeowners should really know before investing in solar and batteries. They cover rebates, battery payback, VPPs, choosing the right products, installer red flags, after-sales servi...
Is This the Future of EV Roadside Assistance? - EP71
What happens when an EV runs out of charge with no charger nearby? Mark Wexler from Alpine Energy (https://alpineenergy.com.au/) explains how mobile vehicle-to-vehicle fast charging could become the roadside assistance of the EV era.We ...
How Reposit Power Turns Home Batteries Into a Power Network - EP70
In this episode, Markus sits down with Dean Spaccavento from Reposit (https://repositpower.com/) to unpack why Australia’s electricity market has become so complicated. They discuss rising supply charges, falling wholesale volatility, the impac...
How to Find the Cheapest Electricity Plan in Australia? - EP69
Markus speaks with Matt Peterson from Automised Energy (https://www.automised.energy/?utm_source=yea_youtube) about how the platform uses a household’s real electricity data to compare thousands of plans and find the most suitable option. They ...
Could Home Electrification Solve Australia’s Energy Crisis? - EP68
Energy expert and author Saul Griffith (https://www.saulgriffith.com/) joins Markus to discuss why Australia’s electricity system is failing households, how privatisation contributed to rising power prices, and why electrifying our homes could ...
Solar Batteries, Hydro and the Future of Energy Trading - EP67
Matthew from Marshall Solar & Energy (https://marshallsolarandenergy.com.au) explains how solar, batteries, smart energy management, hydro power and peer-to-peer electricity trading are changing the way Tasmanians use and sell power. We exp...
Government-Funded, Brighte-Delivered: The $15k 0% Loan Sending NSW Customers to Installers - EP66
Greg Nielsen from Brighte (https://brighte.com.au/) explains the NSW Government’s $15,000 interest-free energy upgrade loan, including eligibility, repayments, approved products and installer requirements. The discussion also covers rebate stac...
Is a Home Battery Still Worth It After the Rebate Drop? - EP 65
Thinking about installing solar or a home battery? In this episode, Markus speaks with Sam Valenti from Essential Solar about the new battery rebate, why system quality matters more than price, and how to avoid costly mistakes. They discuss bat...
Solar Battery Rebate Rush: Don’t Choose The Wrong Installer - EP64
Derek and Daniel discuss battery rebates, installer quality, Sigenergy, Tesla, ESY Sunhome, VPPs, EV charging and why the future home is becoming both a power station and fuel station.Timestamps:00:00 – Why poor battery installs can...
Battery Rebate Rush: What Solar Installers Are Seeing on the Front Line - EP63
What’s really happening on the ground during Australia’s battery boom? Hugh Salisbury from Salisbury Solar & Electrical shares what he's seeing across the Tweed, Byron Bay and Northern Rivers regions. From battery rebate demand and oversize...
SolaX Battery Deep Dive: Backup, Safety, Support and Real-World Performance - EP 62
In this podcast, Markus speaks with Josh Hargrave from @SolaXPowerGlobal (https://au.solaxpower.com/) about why the brand has become one of Australia’s long-standin...
Good, Better, Best: How Installers Actually Choose Home Batterries - EP 61
In this conversation, Daniele Lanzetta from Smart Energy Answers (https://www.smartenergyanswers.com.au/) and Lincoln Bell from Lenergy (https://lenergy.com.au/) share real installer insights into why the ESY Sunhome (https://www.esysunho...
Are We Installing Too Many Home Batteries Too Fast in Australia?
Dean Spaccavento from Reposit explains what’s really happening behind the battery rebate, winter electricity price spikes, and how AI data centres could reshape Australia’s energy future. Watch the full discussion and see what it means for sola...
Fuel Security, EVs and Solar Batteries: What Australia Must Do Next
Smart Energy Council CEO John Grimes joins Markus to discuss Australia’s fuel security risks, China’s dominance in EVs and clean-energy manufacturing, and why rooftop solar, batteries and electrification are becoming essential for national resi...
Home Energy Audit Could Save You Thousands on Energy Bills – Here's Why - EP58
Home energy audits can dramatically improve comfort and reduce electricity bills before you even install solar or solar batteries. In this episode, Markus speaks with Adam Corrigan from Your Energy Friend (https://www.yourenergyfriend.com.au/) ...
Battery Boom, EVs & Energy Costs: Where Australia Is Heading - EP57
In this episode, Markus speaks with Derek McKercher from PSW Energy (https://pswenergy.com.au/) about the impact of the solar battery rebate, the risks of cheap battery systems, why installer quality and long-term support matter, how falling fe...
Choosing The Right Solar Installer: Don't Make This Mistake - EP56
Electricity prices are rising, feed-in tariffs are collapsing, and the solar industry is shifting toward batteries. In this episode, Markus Lambert speaks with Chris Pemberton from Sun Sellers about the realities of selling solar today....
The Battery Boom: Energy Security, China Dependence & the Cost of Getting It Wrong - EP55
Australia is racing into a solar and battery boom, but are we quietly trading energy independence for dependency?In this wide-ranging conversation, Markus Lambert sits down with Brian Craighhead from Energy Renaissance to unpack why ene...
Don't Wait! Why Solar Prices Are About to Spike - EP54
In this discussion, Markus and Thomas Bywater from AIKO dive into how geopolitics can significantly influence solar panel price. We explore the broader economy and international affairs, examining their impact on the finance of solar ener...
From Rooftop to Recycling: The Journey of a Decommissioned Solar Panel - EP53
In this episode, Markus sits down with James Petesic from PV Industries (https://www.pvindustries.com.au/) to unpack the hidden reality of solar panel recycling, why exporting “working” solar panels is now illegal, and how critical materials li...
From Cheap Solar to High Power Bills: What’s Broken in Australia’s Energy System - EP52
Cheap solar and battery deals are booming again — but history shows how this story ends.In this candid conversation, Markus and Leonard unpack why low-price energy offers often lead to long-term pain, how rebates distort the market, why loc...
Why BYD Is Outselling Tesla in Australia - EP51
This episode was filmed late 2024, thus some information may be outdated. Markus sits down with James to break down the real story behind BYD in Australia: battery safety, EV vs hybrid buying decisions, resale value, service ...
