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.

Timestamps

00:00 – Introduction
01:16 – Matthew’s journey from car batteries to solar
02:10 – How solar technology has changed
05:18 – Why batteries now make financial sense
06:28 – Are VPPs the future of home energy?
07:42 – How LocalVolts and wholesale electricity work
10:20 – Peer-to-peer electricity trading explained
12:18 – Using Tasmania’s hydro power across Australia
19:40 – Which homes and businesses benefit most?
28:02 – Is solar still worthwhile in Tasmania?
32:20 – Adding batteries to older solar systems
43:24 – The growing cost of quality solar and batteries
01:01:50 – Cheap versus high-quality solar equipment
01:08:22 – Electrification and charging an EV with solar

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