Solar Batteries, Hydro and the Future of Energy Trading - EP67

Matthew from Marshall Solar & Energy (https://marshallsolarandenergy.com.au) explains how solar, batteries, smart energy management, hydro power and peer-to-peer electricity trading are changing the way Tasmanians use and sell power. We explore VPPs, LocalVolts, mini hydro, upgrading older solar systems, choosing quality equipment and using solar to charge an EV for less.Timestamps00:00 – Introduction01:16 – Matthew’s journey from car batteries to solar02:10 – How solar technology has changed05:18 – Why batteries now make financial sense06:28 – Are VPPs the future of home energy?07:42 – How LocalVolts and wholesale electricity work10:20 – Peer-to-peer electricity trading explained12:18 – Using Tasmania’s hydro power across Australia19:40 – Which homes and businesses benefit most?28:02 – Is solar still worthwhile in Tasmania?32:20 – Adding batteries to older solar systems43:24 – The growing cost of quality solar and batteries01:01:50 – Cheap versus high-quality solar equipment01:08:22 – Electrification and charging an EV with solarLinks & Resources Visit Your Energy Answers: https://yourenergyanswers.com Find quality local installers: https://yourenergyanswers.com/find-an-installer/Read more on the topic here: https://yourenergyanswers.com/peer-to-peer-energy-trading-vpp-solar-battery-guide/Your Energy SocialsTikTok: @yeanswers https://www.tiktok.com/@yeanswersInstagram: @yourenergy.answers https://instagram.com/yourenergy.answersFacebook: @yeanswers https://www.facebook.com/yeanswersTwitter: @yeanswers https://twitter.com/yeanswersLinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/company/your-energy-media