#96 - EV Evolution w/ Jeff Sykes

Send us Fan Mail Jeff 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 Recap 02:00 Battery Boom & Gateway Gossip 07:40 China’s V2G World 10:00 CEC Clarification 11:20 Free Energy Hours Plan 14:30 Solar + Battery Economics 16:30 Guest Intro: Jeff Sykes 18:15 Jeff’s Origin Story 24:30 AI in Solar Choice 32:30 Solar Choice Installer Vetting 35:00 EV Charging Podcast 37:20 Everything Electric Show Preview 43:40 Solar Quote Platforms 45:00 Lead Quality & SEO 53:10 Jeff’s Life in Byron 54:10 Tesla Rebates & Final Round 56:10 Nigel’s China Shoutout 57:25 Wrap-Up with Jeff 58:10 Sponsor Message