#96 - EV Evolution w/ Jeff Sykes

Send us Fan MailJeff Sykes from Solar Choice joins the podcast to unpack the latest in Australia’s solar and electrification landscape, covering battery market trends, AI’s growing role in the industry, installer quality and vetting, EV charging developments, and what to expect at upcoming energy events.This episode is proudly sponsored by Southwell Solar Training—delivering practical, standards-based CPD that installers actually find useful. Their online courses cover real-world issues like defects, labelling, battery installation, and system upgrades, helping solar professionals stay compliant while building confidence on the job.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 All Energy Recap02:00 Battery Boom & Gateway Gossip07:40 China’s V2G World10:00 CEC Clarification11:20 Free Energy Hours Plan14:30 Solar + Battery Economics16:30 Guest Intro: Jeff Sykes18:15 Jeff’s Origin Story24:30 AI in Solar Choice32:30 Solar Choice Installer Vetting35:00 EV Charging Podcast37:20 Everything Electric Show Preview43:40 Solar Quote Platforms45:00 Lead Quality & SEO53:10 Jeff’s Life in Byron54:10 Tesla Rebates & Final Round56:10 Nigel’s China Shoutout57:25 Wrap-Up with Jeff58:10 Sponsor Message