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Solar gets called a scam every day, but the truth only shows up when you look at the maths.

In this new episode, Jason and Cam break down why the industry feels messy and what actually drives the confusion.

◼️ Why most “solar is a scam” stories come from bad installs, not the technology

◼️ How payback periods, rebates and zero upfront finance really work

◼️ Why proper design and long term support make or break your outcome

Timestamps:

00:00:00 Introduction

00:00:31 - Understanding Solar Payback Periods

00:01:00 - Return on Investment in Solar

00:01:55 - Impact of Adding Batteries to Solar Systems

00:03:08 - Comparing Solar ROI to Other Investments

00:03:52 - Government Rebates and Upfront Discounts

00:04:38 - Financing Options for Solar Installations

00:05:24 - Insurance and Maintenance Concerns

00:06:15 - Maintenance Requirements for Solar Systems

00:06:56 - Issues with Pushy Sales Tactics

00:07:36 - Importance of Proper Energy Audits

00:08:43 - Pre-Installation Site Inspections

00:09:50 - Differentiating Price and Long-Term Cost

00:10:33 - Market Segments in the Solar Industry

00:12:07 - Challenges for New Solar Installers

00:12:50 - Mid to High-End Market Support

00:14:17 - Long-Term Customer Support and Satisfaction

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In this new episode of Off The Grid, Jason and Cam break down whether solar can genuinely protect Australian households from rising inflation and the cost of living crisis.

They unpack the numbers behind power price hikes, battery value, and why homeowners with solar are seeing far smaller increases than everyone else.

◼️ How solar acts as an inflation shield when grid prices rise

◼️ Why batteries matter as feed‑in tariffs disappear

◼️ The real return on investment compared with inflation and offset accounts

◼️ How financing can lock in a fixed energy cost for up to ten years

◼️ Why solar and batteries can increase home value and rental appeal

Timestamps:

00:00:00 Introduction

00:00:29 - Solar as an Inflation Shield

00:00:50 - Impact of Solar on Power Bills

00:01:47 - Decline of Feed-in Tariffs

00:02:15 - Storing Power with Batteries

00:03:00 - Return on Investment for Solar

00:03:47 - Financial Benefits of Solar vs. Mortgage Offset

00:05:02 - Financing Solar Systems

00:07:14 - Long-term Savings with Solar

00:07:25 - Solar as a Home Value Add

00:08:11 - Solar for Rental Properties

00:08:27 - Return on Investment Comparison

00:09:31 - Savings Over a 10-Year Period

00:10:11 - Compounding Savings with Solar

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In this new episode, Jason and Cam react to viral clips on power prices, coal exports, and the government’s three‑hour free power scheme. They cut through the noise to show what’s really driving the confusion.

This episode covers:

◼️ Why “cheap renewables” don’t match rising bills

◼️ The contradiction between Australia’s coal exports and local costs

◼️ The catch behind three hours of free power

Timestamps:

00:00:00 Introduction

00:00:11 - Government Spending on Renewable Energy

00:00:30 - Federal Government's Renewable Energy Requirements

00:00:47 - Impact on Electricity Retailers and Homeowners

00:01:19 - The Myth of Cheap Renewables

00:01:38 - Australia's Coal Exports and Energy Costs

00:02:15 - Comparison of Power Costs: Australia vs. China

00:02:58 - Government's Solar Sharer Scheme

00:03:25 - Hidden Costs of the Solar Sharer Scheme

00:04:50 - Unsafe Work Practices in the Renewable Industry

00:05:11 - Reasons for High Power Bills

00:05:42 - Gas Prices and Their Impact on Electricity Costs

00:06:42 - Future of Power Prices and Renewable Energy

00:07:08 - Australia's Natural Resources and Energy Policy

00:07:26 - Excess Solar Power and Free Electricity

00:08:27 - Economics of the Solar Share Offer

00:09:07 - Regional Launch of the Solar Share Offer

00:09:44 - Solar Subsidies and Battery Uptake

00:10:07 - The Need for Battery Storage

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