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What They Don’t Tell You Before You Buy Solar - EP72
Description
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 service, electrification and the growing opportunities for young people entering the trades.
We also share how Automised Energy (https://www.automised.energy/?utm_source=yea_youtube) can help you slash your electricity bills right now by analysing your actual consumption data to find the absolute cheapest power plans available in your area.
Timestamps
00:00 – Why the cheapest solar quote can cost you more
01:28 – How SolarPro started 18 years ago
03:48 – What does a fully electrified home look like?
05:18 – Can solar and batteries really deliver a $0 bill?
08:42 – Battery rebates, grid charging and Solar Share
11:22 – Solar, battery and commercial rebates explained
13:54 – Sales pressure, disappearing installers and solar “orphans”
17:30 – Door knockers and the importance of after-sales service
22:04 – Should you install solar alone or solar with a battery?
24:52 – Battery payback, lifespan and degradation
27:22 – Are VPPs worth joining?
32:12 – Future-proofing your system for EVs and higher usage
35:38 – How SolarPro chooses battery brands
41:54 – Are home batteries safe?
44:16 – What matters most: product, installer or after-sales support?
57:26 – NSW interest-free electrification loans
01:07:52 – From quote to installation: the SolarPro customer journey
01:19:16 – Keeping good staff, apprenticeships and the future of trades
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