#99 - 2025 Solar Wrapped

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It’s the year of the battery… and everything’s on fire (mostly metaphorically).

Luke, Nigel, Jess and Karl rip into Australia’s battery boom — unpacking rebate changes, installer sign-off limits, AC vs DC battery beef, free-power price signals, and why half the country wants a home battery immediately.

Along the way they call out dodgy installs, argue about who actually owns the mess when systems break, debate whether vehicle-to-grid is finally ready (or still dreaming), question remote shutdowns, recycling, and admit — reluctantly — that every monitoring app still kind of sucks.

Plus: winners and losers for the year, Spotify Wrapped banter, EV charging confusion, free electricity windows, and some very bold predictions for 2026.

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.

00:00:00 Welcome and End-of-Year Energy
00:01:14 Battery Boom Reality Check
00:02:02 Rebate Changes Explained
00:04:22 AC vs DC Battery Debate
00:05:09 Broken Systems and Blame
00:07:34 Responsibility and Ownership
00:09:19 Installer Limits and Sign-Off Rules
00:12:19 Distributor Discounts Discussion
00:15:02 The Year of the Battery
00:16:33 Electrify Everything Momentum
00:18:26 Battery Safety and Remote Shutdowns
00:19:26 Recycling and End-of-Life Challenges
00:21:09 Winners of the Year
00:22:37 Losers and Missed Opportunities
00:23:14 Vehicle-to-Grid Reality Check
00:27:08 Free Power and Tariff Signals
00:29:32 Spotify Wrapped Banter
00:32:05 Monitoring Apps and User Frustration
00:35:31 EV Charging Confusion
00:38:56 Predictions for 2026
00:42:39 Politics and Energy Narratives
00:44:26 Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up