#97 - The SIG Meltdown w/ Anthony Bennett

Send us Fan Mail This episode takes a detailed look at the Sigenergy recall, covering the timeline of issues, communication breakdowns, installer frustrations, fire incident investigations, and the broader implications for product testing, compliance, and industry transparency. Guest Anthony Bennett joins the discussion to help unpack what happened, what went wrong, and what the solar sector can learn moving forward. 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 Opening Banter 01:23 Podcast Intro 02:31 Nigel’s New Solar System 06:24 Everything Electric Recap 07:36 Smart Energy Council Updates 09:25 Coalition Net-Zero Shift 11:07 Nuclear vs Renewables Debate 14:41 Introducing Anthony Bennett 16:43 Timeline of SIG Issues 19:44 Early Reports & Communication Gaps 22:11 Voluntary Recall Explained 23:51 Installer Impact & Responsibilities 25:15 SIG Communication Challenges 26:59 Fire Incident Discussion 30:45 SolarQuotes Article Timeline 34:04 Other Plug Recalls 36:30 Approval & Testing Questions 38:06 SIG Moderation Debate 41:24 Transparency Concerns 43:13 Recall Scale & Risk Context 44:16 Installer Frustration 45:26 Facts on Recall & Replacements 48:23 Business Impact & Scheduling 49:57 Two-Per-Day Rule Clarified 50:35 Replacement Stock & Logistics 52:14 Recall Communication Debate 53:47 Product vs Install Fault 56:42 Broader Electrification Load Issues 58:22 Cable, Switchboard & Load Concerns 01:00:21 Lessons for Industry 01:02:26 Online Reactions & Tension 01:02:49 Final Round & Wrap-Up