#98 - The GoodWe Guys w/ Shane & Gaven

Send us Fan MailIt’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. Subscribe on Spotify/YouTube so you don’t miss the final wrap-up episode for the year.00:00:00 Welcome and Year-End Fatigue00:01:02 Cheap Home Batteries Controversy00:01:29 Scheme Changes Explained00:03:04 Government Funding Boost00:03:52 Rebate Tier Breakdown00:05:10 Sales Tactics and Oversizing00:06:15 Industry Impacts and Grid Benefits00:07:15 Market Scale and Global Context00:08:41 Christmas Season Reality Check00:09:19 New Australian Solar Factory00:10:45 Local Manufacturing Competition00:12:06 Spotify Wrapped Milestones00:13:55 Tesla Powerwall Charging Update00:15:10 Remote Control and Consumer Rights00:16:20 Introducing GoodWe Guests00:17:25 Career Journeys in Solar00:18:20 Company Growth and Culture00:21:05 Home Energy System Setup00:22:10 Electrification and EV Integration00:23:00 All-In-One Battery Systems00:24:30 Whole-Home Backup Explained00:26:15 Battery Safety Architecture00:28:10 Factory Tours and QA00:30:20 Supply Chains and Stock Levels00:31:30 Modular Batteries and Expansion00:33:10 Battery Longevity and Upgrades00:34:30 Fire Safety and Protection Layers00:37:30 Sports Sponsorship Strategy00:39:50 Cricket, Branding, and Culture00:42:20 Future Product Roadmap00:43:20 Commercial Storage Opportunities00:44:30 Peak Shaving and Grid Services00:46:00 Battery Attachment Rates Surge00:47:45 Inverter Oversupply Challenges00:49:55 Hybrid vs Non-Hybrid Reality00:52:25 Market Transformation Stories00:54:00 Final Thoughts from Guests00:55:25 Installer Rewards Program00:56:40 Social Media Ban Banter00:57:20 Industry Appreciation00:58:25 Closing Thanks and Sign-Off