Friends With Money #221: Power-up and profit from solar

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In this episode of the Friends With Money podcast, Vanessa Walker hosts an in-depth discussion with journalist Ryan Johnson about the financial aspects of solar energy in Australia.

Starting with the government's 2020 renewable energy target, the conversation covers the evolution and uptake of solar panels, the introduction of solar batteries, and the new incentives available.

They also delve into innovative energy solutions like virtual energy networks, vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology, and the impact of electric vehicles on home energy storage.

friends with money podcast 221 power up and profit from solar power

00:39 The history and impact of solar energy in Australia

03:24 The rise of solar batteries

06:42 Innovative energy solutions and subsidies

10:03 Electric vehicles and energy integration

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Vanessa Walker is the managing editor of Money and one of the hosts of the Friends With Money podcast. She is a journalist, author and former editor in chief of Houzz. Vanessa has a Bachelor of Political Science and post-graduate studies in journalism. Connect with Vanessa Walker on LinkedIn.

Ryan Johnson was a journalist at Money from October 2024 to April 2026. He previously worked covering the Australian and New Zealand mortgage and banking industries. He has also written on superannuation, insurance, and personal finance. Ryan has a Bachelor of Communication (Journalism) from Curtin University, Perth. Connect with Ryan Johnson on LinkedIn.