#98 - The GoodWe Guys w/ Shane & Gaven

It’s been a big week in solar… and we somehow didn’t make it worse (well… not intentionally).

In this episode we unpack the latest on the Cheap Home Batteries program, including what’s changing, why it matters, and how it impacts installers, retailers, and customers chasing those “too good to be true” mega-battery deals.

Then we’re joined by Shane Jurgenstein (Sales Manager) and Gaven Xu (Pre-Sales Engineer) from GoodWe for a proper chat about what’s actually happening in the battery market right now — from the shift to all-in-one systems, backup and bypass switching, charge/discharge performance, and the realities of expanding systems over time. 

Plus: Prime Minister house visits, cricket brand ambassadors (Alex Carey), the GoodWe Rewards program for installers, and a few classic JASP technical difficulties along the way.

As always: a bit of banter, a bit of chaos, and plenty of substance for anyone trying to keep up with Australia’s fastest-moving electrification market.

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. 

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00:00:00 Welcome and Year-End Fatigue
00:01:02 Cheap Home Batteries Controversy
00:01:29 Scheme Changes Explained
00:03:04 Government Funding Boost
00:03:52 Rebate Tier Breakdown
00:05:10 Sales Tactics and Oversizing
00:06:15 Industry Impacts and Grid Benefits
00:07:15 Market Scale and Global Context
00:08:41 Christmas Season Reality Check
00:09:19 New Australian Solar Factory
00:10:45 Local Manufacturing Competition
00:12:06 Spotify Wrapped Milestones
00:13:55 Tesla Powerwall Charging Update
00:15:10 Remote Control and Consumer Rights
00:16:20 Introducing GoodWe Guests
00:17:25 Career Journeys in Solar
00:18:20 Company Growth and Culture
00:21:05 Home Energy System Setup
00:22:10 Electrification and EV Integration
00:23:00 All-In-One Battery Systems
00:24:30 Whole-Home Backup Explained
00:26:15 Battery Safety Architecture
00:28:10 Factory Tours and QA
00:30:20 Supply Chains and Stock Levels
00:31:30 Modular Batteries and Expansion
00:33:10 Battery Longevity and Upgrades
00:34:30 Fire Safety and Protection Layers
00:37:30 Sports Sponsorship Strategy
00:39:50 Cricket, Branding, and Culture
00:42:20 Future Product Roadmap
00:43:20 Commercial Storage Opportunities
00:44:30 Peak Shaving and Grid Services
00:46:00 Battery Attachment Rates Surge
00:47:45 Inverter Oversupply Challenges
00:49:55 Hybrid vs Non-Hybrid Reality
00:52:25 Market Transformation Stories
00:54:00 Final Thoughts from Guests
00:55:25 Installer Rewards Program
00:56:40 Social Media Ban Banter
00:57:20 Industry Appreciation
00:58:25 Closing Thanks and Sign-Off