Solar Coaster Podcast (AUS)

This episode we're joined in the studio by Samil Ouyang, CEO and founder of SAJ Renewable Energy, to talk about the new SAJ EK70 all-in-one energy storage system, now available through Supply Partners. Samil takes us back to where SAJ's renewable energy division started in 2010, and explains why he reckons software, not hardware, is where the next big savings will come from. With hardware efficiency gains now measured in fractions of a percent, SAJ is focusing on smarter scheduling to deliver...

The economics of commercial solar and battery storage have shifted. In this special edition, Lliam Ricketts and Andrew Thomson are joined by Aaron Jenkins, Director of EcoVantage, to break down the two biggest incentive stories in the Australian C&I market right now. First up, NSW. The 2026 Energy Security Safeguard rule changes have updated the Peak Demand Reduction Scheme, creating new battery activities including BESS4 for small and medium businesses and BESS5 for commerci...

Welcome to a special edition of the Solar Coaster Podcast, brought to you by Supply Partners, an Australian Solar & Battery Distributor. In this episode, Lliam Ricketts, Innovation Director at Supply Partners and New Energy Training, sits down with David McElrea, the new CEO of the Smart Energy Council. Together, they dive deep into the latest developments in the Australian solar and battery market, offering exclusive insights on the Cheaper Home Battery Scheme. This includes where the re...

In this follow-up episode of the Solar Coaster Podcast, Wade Allen reconnects with Aaron Jenkins from Ecovantage, two weeks on from the launch of the Federal Battery Rebate program (Cheaper Home Batteries Rebate). With the scheme officially underway, they dig into the early numbers, real-world experiences, and what’s changed since the program rolled out. Aaron shares insights from the front lines: - How many STCs have actually been processed. - Emerging trends in average battery system...

In this episode of the Solar Coaster Podcast (recorded 18th June 2025), we have a special edition ahead of the Cheaper Home Battery Program launching July 1st. To join us in breaking down this Federal Battery Rebate, Aaron Jenkins from Accredited Certificate Provider, Ecovantage. With the battery rebate program just weeks away from launch, the trio dives deep into how the scheme will work, common misconceptions, and opportunities for installers. Aaron shares insider perspective on how t...