S02E5: The Great Solar Upgrade: Inside Australia's Battery Boom and What's Next

Australia's solar industry is entering a new phase.In this episode of The OpenSolar Podcast, Sophie Wright, GM Australia & New Zealand at OpenSolar, sits down with Blair Pester, Managing Director of WINAICO Australia and one of the industry's longest-serving voices.Together they unpack the battery boom reshaping the Australian market, why panel prices are rising, what installers should expect from the next wave of battery adoption, and why upgrading ageing solar systems could become one of the industry's biggest opportunities.They also explore the growing role of service, optimisation and electrification as Australia becomes a global case study for distributed energy at scale.Whether you're a solar installer, retailer, distributor or industry professional, this episode offers practical insights into where the market is heading next and how to stay ahead of it.