Joe Ordia of Solar Surge, The Australian Battery Rebate: “It’s Just Gone Mental”

podcast, Solar Battery Storage / June 7, 2025

Joe Ordia on the Battery Boom: “It’s Just Gone Mental” Filed by Alan Kemp, Brisbane – June 7, 2025 American Battery Expert Reacts to Australia’s $370/kWh Solar Rebate You can tell when someone’s seen it all. Joe Ordia, of Solar Surge speaks with the calm clarity of a man who’s been in the trenches — off-grid systems, emergency bunkers, and now YouTube product reviews with hundreds of thousands watching. “I first got started in solar back in 2012… doing purely off-grid battery-based solar systems… survival bunkers… doomsday preppers.” This week, he dialled into a cross-Pacific conversation with Queensland Solar & Lighting’s Daniel “Kempy” Jarrett — who, like most of us in the local industry, is still trying to wrap his head around the $2.3 billion home battery rebate the Albanese government quietly dropped at the end of the election campaign. “They’re going to start paying everyone $370 per kilowatt of….

Solar Battery Price Brisbane 2025

Solar Battery Storage / June 3, 2025

Solar Battery Price in Brisbane 2025 Are you looking for a price for a solar battery for installation in Brisbane? Let us tell you all about Solar Batteries in Brisbane. There are a few different solar batteries in Brisbane that you can buy and have installed for your home or business’s solar system. Take Advantage of the new 2025 Solar Battery Rebate in Brisbane! Welcome to Queensland Solar & Lighting – Brisbane’s go-to solar battery installer since 2012. Whether you’re looking to upgrade your home, business, or already have solar installed, this guide gives you real prices on real systems — no fluff. We install: ✅ Solar + Battery combos (Single Phase or 3-Phase) ✅ Add-on batteries to existing systems ✅ Sigenergy, Sungrow, and Tesla battery systems ✅ All systems eligible for the 2025 QLD Battery Rebate Let’s break it down. System Size Inverter Panels Battery Total Price….

Sigenergy Battery Review Brisbane’s Guide to the 5‑in‑1 Solar

Solar Battery Storage / May 30, 2025

Sigenergy Battery Review: Brisbane’s Guide to the 5‑in‑1 Solar Game-Changer If you’ve been hearing the buzz about the Sigenergy battery system, you’re not alone. This innovative “5-in-1” home energy solution is turning heads in the solar world – and for good reason. In this comprehensive review, we’ll dive into what makes the Sigenergy SigenStor battery special, how it stacks up against the competition, and why Queensland Solar & Lighting is excited to offer this system to Brisbane homeowners and businesses. By the end, you’ll see why the Sigenergy battery is poised to be a game-changer for anyone looking to boost their solar setup with reliable backup power and cutting-edge features. Sigenergy’s modular SigenStor battery system can be installed outdoors. It features a sleek design with an “eagle eye” LED indicator on the top module, blending into modern homes while providing robust backup power. Meet Sigenergy: A New 5‑in‑1 Solar Battery….

Canadian solar panels review 2025

Solar Panel Reviews / May 5, 2025

Canadian Solar Panels Review 2025 Hey guys, it’s Alan Kemp here again! Today, I’m diving into something we all know pretty well in Australia – Canadian solar panels. Yep, you’ve probably heard the name tossed around a lot, but let’s see if they’re really all that “Canadian” after all. Spoiler alert: not so much. Are Canadian Solar Panels Really “Canadian”? So, here’s the deal. You hear “Canadian Solar” and might think you’re getting a maple syrup-powered piece of tech, but that’s not exactly the case. The brand was actually started by a Chinese guy who spent a short time in Canada back in 2001. While living there, he kicked off the company with ties back to China’s solar manufacturing. Smart guy, right? But the reality is, these panels are made in China. They’re Tier 1 solar panels like Trina or Jinko. So, how Canadian are Canadian Solar Panels? Well,….

Best Solar Panels Australia 2025

Solar Panel Reviews / April 20, 2025

Best Solar Panels Australia 2025 In 2025, once Alabanese wins the election for Prime Minister again, he will roll out his Solar Battery Rebate in Brisbane, and everyone will be searching for the best solar panels to match with their solar battery rebate! Let’s have a look at the best solar panels for 2025: The Ultimate Guide to the Best Solar Panels in Australia: 2025 Edition The dynamic world of solar technology, staying updated with the latest and greatest in solar panel advancements is key to making an informed decision for your home or business. This year, we’ve taken a deep dive into the preferences and recommendations of over 500 solar installers across Australia to bring you a detailed guide on the top solar panel of 2024. Our insights aim to help you navigate the solar market with ease, whether you’re looking for value, performance, or the best customer support…..

Growatt Solar Battery Review

Solar Battery Storage / April 14, 2025

Growatt’s 2025 Lineup: Powering Australian Homes into the Future Forget everything you’ve heard from those backyard solar “experts”—Growatt has well and truly stepped into 2025 with solar batteries designed to lead, not follow. Queensland Solar and Lighting’s outspoken CEO Alan “Kempy” Kemp took an up-close look at Growatt’s latest lineup at Sydney’s recent solar energy expo. His verdict? Growatt’s newest range is set to dominate Australia’s solar energy market like never before. We have reviewed Growatt’s inverters highly for over a decade now. Nothing has changed with the Growatt solar battery review either. Why Growatt Is a Smart Choice for Aussie Homes Let’s start by setting the record straight: Growatt isn’t the underdog some might imagine. This global solar giant consistently ranks in the top five residential inverter brands worldwide. They entered the Australian solar market early, in 2010, and quickly became a trusted brand, even before solar became mainstream…..

2025 Update – Growatt Solar Inverter Review

Solar Inverter Reviews / April 14, 2025

Growatt Solar Inverter Review – 2025 Update Growatt have excellent solar batteries in Australia Since our last review, Growatt has solidified its position as a leading provider of affordable and efficient solar inverters. With a strong presence in the Australian market, Growatt continues to offer reliable solutions for both residential and commercial solar installations. Product Range and Innovations Growatt’s product lineup has evolved to meet the diverse needs of modern solar energy systems. Key offerings include: MIN TL-X/XH Series: Ideal for residential applications, these inverters offer power ratings from 2.5kW to 6kW, featuring dual MPPTs and compatibility with battery storage systems. MOD TL3-X Series: Designed for larger residential and small commercial setups, these three-phase inverters range from 3kW to 15kW, delivering high efficiency and robust performance. SPH Series: Hybrid inverters supporting both on-grid and off-grid operations, suitable for systems incorporating battery storage. Notably, Growatt’s inverters boast efficiency ratings between….

HYDROGEN PRIME MOVER and BUS

Alternative Energy / April 12, 2025

I took one look and said, “What in the Mad Max is this thing?” By Alan Kemp – CEO, QLD Solar & LightingTyped with Expo dust still on my boots and a half-warm beer in hand Just rolled back into Brisbane after the 2025 Sydney Solar & Energy Expo, and I’m still buzzing — and not just from the EMFs. I went down expecting the usual: sales guys pretending to be engineers, $4000 solar batteries that won’t last past the first footy season, and startups trying to sell you a “blockchain-enabled garden tap.” But instead, I saw the future of heavy transport. It was big. It was loud-looking. It was weirdly quiet.It was shaped like something Elon Musk would dream up after watching The Terminator and drinking three litres of hydrogen-infused kombucha. And somehow — I was into it. First Impressions: Snout Energy So I’m walking along, thinking about….

The Doctor Who Believes Free Natural Energy Can Heal Water—and People

Alternative Energy / April 11, 2025

“Now this guy wants to talk about real smart energy… must be semen retention.” That was the throwaway line I muttered in the coffee queue at the Sydney Smart Energy Expo. One of those off-the-cuff cracks you make to no one in particular when the conversation around you starts getting a little too cosmic, too quickly. Except someone did hear me. The older gent standing ahead of me—neatly dressed, calm, silver-haired—turned with a smile that said, “I’ve heard that one before.” “Some would say that’s where real energy starts,” I said, deadpan. His name was Dr. John Martin. I wasn’t joking, and he knew it. He wasn’t there to talk about solar panels or carbon credits. He wasn’t pitching a startup. He didn’t even have a lanyard. He was at the Smart Energy Expo to talk about something that’s rarely, if ever, discussed at a Renewable-energy tech conference: “I came….

Batteries for the Rich? As renters are Scammed – A Solar CEO Reflects on Labor’s Latest Rebate

Solar Battery Storage / April 11, 2025

2025 Labor Battery Rebate Scam The 2025 Smart Energy Conference in Sydney kicked off with all the fanfare you’d expect from an industry on the rise. New booths. New tech. New money. And politics, of course. The federal government’s Cheaper Home Batteries Program was the centrepiece — a headline-grabbing announcement dropped by Labor’s Energy Minister on a Sunday morning, then brought to life the following day in a packed hall filled with installers, suppliers, and solar executives like myself. It opened with a Welcome to Country — a gesture of respect that’s become standard at public events — and then, without missing a beat, delivered the government’s big election-season offering: a national rebate to get batteries into Australian homes. It landed exactly as intended. The room burst into applause. Smiles all round. Media took notice. And yet, behind the handshakes and excitement, a harder question lingered in the air —….