Road to ZERO is a podcast that features industry experts, technology specialists, and celebrities who discuss all things renewable with our CEO, Roshan.
Energy Matters is dedicated to realising a future with zero carbon emissions, advocating for 100% renewable energy adoption, and encouraging every homeowner and business owner to contribute, regardless of the scale of their efforts. This podcast aims to bring about ideas, discuss the wins and pitfalls of moving towards a green future, and finding solutions to the greatest challenge humanity is facing – climate change.
At Energy Matters, our commitment to fostering a NET zero-carbon future drives the discussions on this platform. The podcast serves as a dynamic space to explore ideas, share successes, and navigate challenges on the journey towards a green future, addressing the urgent global concern of climate change.
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In this episode, our CEO, Roshan Ramnarain, will be joined by Aron Cane, Product Manager for the Clean Energy Council with an important update regarding the approval of solar panel modules installed in Australia. More information on this can be found on the CEC website. As well as discussing the changes to the certification of solar panels, Rosh and Aron will be touching on this year’s epic All-Energy Australia 2024 Exhibition & Conference, being held at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre on 23rd – 24th October. Registration is free.
In this episode, our CEO, Roshan Ramnarain, will be joined by Aron Cane, Product Manager for the Clean Energy Council with an important update regarding the approval of solar panel modules installed in Australia. More information on this can be found on the CEC website. As well as discussing the changes to the certification of solar panels, Rosh and Aron will be touching on this year’s epic All-Energy Australia 2024 Exhibition & Conference, being held at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre on 23rd – 24th October. Registration is free.
In this episode, our CEO, Roshan Ramnarain, chats with Thomas Bywater, Country Manager for AIKO Solar.
Rosh and Thomas will be discussing the latest news on AIKO one of the world’s leading manufacturers of high-end Solar Panels, including what’s in store for 2024 and their inclusion on this seasons Open Homes Australia.
In this episode, we’re catching up with Ben Delaney, General Manager for Smart Power Tech (SPT).
Rosh and Ben will be discussing Smart Power Tech, a trailblazing force at the forefront of electrification, committed to shaping innovative solutions that empower homes and businesses throughout Australia.
If you are in Sydney on Tuesday 14th May from 5pm, pop along to their product launch for an entertaining and informative evening where you can see their technology up close. Register for free via smartpowertech.com.au/event-launch-rsvp/
In this episode, we’re catching up with Ben Delaney, General Manager for Smart Power Tech (SPT).
Rosh and Ben will be discussing Smart Power Tech, a trailblazing force at the forefront of electrification, committed to shaping innovative solutions that empower homes and businesses throughout Australia.
If you are in Sydney on Tuesday 14th May from 5pm, pop along to their product launch for an entertaining and informative evening where you can see their technology up close. Register for free via smartpowertech.com.au/event-launch-rsvp/
In this episode our CEO, Roshan Ramnarain, chats to a number of Exhibitors & Speakers at Power + Utilities Australia, which is being staged in Melbourne.
If you’re in Melbourne on the 7th & 8th May, 2024 register for Power + Utilities Australia for FREE.
Check out their website for this year’s action-packed line up of exhibitors and speakers which looks like being a great event powerutilitiesaustralia.com
In this episode our CEO, Roshan Ramnarain, chats to Gary & Apollo from GoodWe Energy, who will be exhibiting at Sydney Build 2024.
Rosh, Gary & Apollo will be discussing the latest news on Goodwe Energy & the upcoming Sydney Build exhibition & conference.
If you’re in Sydney on the 1st & 2nd May, 2024 register for the Sydney Build 2024 for FREE HERE. Check out their website for this year’s action-packed line up of exhibitors and speakers which looks like being a great event www.sydneybuildexpo.com
In this episode our CEO, Roshan Ramnarain, chats to Graham Smith. Senior Service Engineer and Trainer, for Sungrow Australia.
Rosh & Graham will be discussing the latest news on Sungrow one of the world’s largest manufacturers of Solar Inverters & Battery Storage, including what’s in store for 2024 and their inclusion on the season 2 final of Renovate or Rebuild, which Premieres on Saturday 20th April at 3.30pm on Channel 9, as well as via 9NOW from Sunday.
You can read up more on Sungrow via www.energymatters.com.au/sungrow-inverters/
In this episode our CEO, Roshan Ramnarain, chats to “Emma Hall, Event Director for Terrapinn. Rosh & Emma will be discussing the upcoming Solar & Storage Live Australia 2024. If you’re in Brisbane on the 1st & 2nd May, 2024 register for Solar & Storage Live Australia 2024 for FREE HERE. Check out their website for this year’s action-packed line up of exhibitors and speakers which looks like being a great event
In this episode our CEO, Roshan Ramnarain, chats to Gus Paviani, Head of APAC for REC Solar.
Rosh & Gus will be discussing the latest news on REC Solar, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of Quality Solar Panels, including what’s in store for 2024 and their inclusion on this week’s episode of the award-winning TV show, Renovate or Rebuild, which airs on Saturday 6th April at 3.30pm on Channel 9, as well as several re-runs throughout the week.
In this episode our CEO, Roshan Ramnarain, chats to Sebastien Ng, National Sales Manager for Fronius Australia.
Rosh & Sebastien will be discussing the latest news on Fronius, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of Quality Solar Inverters, including what’s in store for 2024 and their inclusion on this week’s episode of the award-winning TV show Renovate or Rebuild, which premieres on Saturday 30th March at 3.30pm on Channel 9, as well as several re-runs throughout the week.
In this episode our CEO, Roshan Ramnarain, chats to Jesse Raeburn, TV presenter & former “The Block” contestant and auctioneer.
Rosh and Jesse will be behind the scenes on-set from filming this week’s episode of Renovate or Rebuild where his own home was installed with the latest Enphase technology, including their battery. You can watch the episode of Renovate or Rebuild LIVE on Saturday 16th March at 3.30pm on Channel 9, as well as via 9Now a few days later.
In this episode, we’re catching up with John Wright, Marketing Manager for Goodwe Australia.
Rosh & John will be discussing Goodwe, one of the world’s biggest manufacturers of solar equipment and their technology featured in the upcoming episode 2 of the Award-winning TV show, Renovate or Rebuild, which premieres on Saturday 9th March at 3.30pm on Channel 9, as well as via 9NOW from Sunday.
In this episode, we’re catching up with Brett Robinson, National Sales Manager for LONGi Solar Australia.
Rosh & Brett will be discussing LONGi Solar, one of the world’s biggest manufacturers of solar panels, with their technology featured in the upcoming episode 1 of the Award-winning TV show, Renovate or Rebuild, which premieres on Saturday 2nd March at 3.30pm on Channel 9, as well as via 9NOW from Sunday.
In this episode, we’re catching up with Brett Robinson, National Sales Manager for LONGi Solar Australia.
Rosh & Brett will be discussing LONGi Solar, one of the world’s biggest manufacturers of solar panels, with their technology featured in the upcoming episode 1 of the Award-winning TV show, Renovate or Rebuild, which premieres on Saturday 2nd March at 3.30pm on Channel 9, as well as via 9NOW from Sunday.
In this episode our CEO, Roshan Ramnarain, chats to John Grimes, Chief Executive of the Smart Energy Council. Rosh & John will be discussing the involvement of the Smart Energy Council in Australia’s Renewable Energy Industry as well as the upcoming Smart Energy 2024. If you’re in Sydney on the 6th & 7th March, 2024 register for Smart Energy for FREE https://smartenergyexpo.org.au/.
Check out their website for this year’s action-packed line up of exhibitors and speakers which looks like being the biggest Smart Energy Expo to date.
In this episode our CEO, Roshan Ramnarain, chats to Sam Hamzawy, Technical Solutions Manager, Sungrow Australia. Rosh & Sam will be discussing the latest news on Sungrow, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of Solar Inverters & Battery Storage, including what’s in store for 2023 and their inclusion on the upcoming season 2 of Renovate or Rebuild, which premieres on national free-to-air TV station NINE early next year.
In this episode our CEO, Roshan Ramnarain, chats to Tee-Jay Ramnarain-Little, CT&M Projects Delivery Lead Australia for LHH (Adecco Group).
Rosh & Tee-Jay will be discussing the role of LHH in helping professionals find new careers, as well as the upcoming Careers for Net-ZERO Career Fair, being held alongside this year’s All Energy Conference & Exhibition and hosted by the Clean Energy Council & Energy Efficiency Council.
If you’re in Melbourne on the 25th & 26th October, 2023 register for All-Energy Australia for FREE https://bit.ly/3rUQl4w
Check out their website for this year’s action-packed lineup of exhibitors and speakers which looks like being the biggest All-Energy to date.
If you’re looking to explore a new career in the Energy Efficiency or Renewable Energy Industry, you should attend the Careers for Net-ZERO Career Fair, being held on 26th October 2023 at the same venue. You can register for FREE via https://cecevents.eventsair.com/careers-for-net-zero
Roshan catches up with Luke Menzel, the CEO of the Energy Efficiency Council in this episode of Roat to Zero. They discuss the upcoming All-Energy Australia Exhibition & Conference as well as the current renewable energy landscape in Australia.
Get your FREE tickets to All-Energy Australia 2023, Melbourne Oct 25-26, here: https://bit.ly/3rUQl4w
In this episode, our CEO, Roshan Ramnarain, chats to Kane Thornton, Chief Executive of the Clean Energy Council.
Rosh & Kane will be discussing the involvement of the Clean Energy Council in Australia’s Renewable Energy Industry as well as the upcoming All Energy Conference & Exhibition.
If you can be in Melbourne on the 25th & 26th October, 2023 register for All-Energy Australia for FREE. Check out their website for this year’s action-packed line up of exhibitors and speakers which looks like being the biggest All-Energy to date.
In this episode our CEO, Roshan Ramnarain, chats to Robby Clark, Portfolio Director for Reed Exhibitions Australia.
Rosh & Robby will be discussing the latest news on the upcoming All Energy Australia Conference & Exhibition. If you’re in Melbourne on the 25th & 26th October, 2023 register for All-Energy Australia for FREE HERE.
Check out their website for this year’s action-packed line up of exhibitors and speakers which looks like being the biggest All-Energy to date https://www.all-energy.com.au/en-gb/visit.html!
In this episode our CEO, Roshan Ramnarain, chats to Sebastien Ng, National Sales Manager for Fronius Australia. Rosh & Sebastien will be discussing the latest news on Fronius, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of Quality Solar Inverters, including what’s in store for 2023 and their inclusion on the upcoming season 2 of Renovate or Rebuild, which premieres on national free-to-air TV station NINE early next year.
In this episode our CEO, Roshan Ramnarain, chats to John Wright, Marketing Manager for GoodWe Australia & Maridza Riccioni, Features & Sponsorship Director for Exhibitions & Events Australia.
They will be discussing the completion of GoodWe’s innovative “EcoSmart Kids” schools program! GoodWe have toured primary schools across Victoria with an interactive workshop and competition for kids to learn about climate change, the environment and how solar power works. They will be presenting the competition prizes and trophies to our finalists at the upcoming Melbourne Home Show, with digital presentations for visitors to see what the program entailed.
To celebrate GoodWe will have a FREE* “Spin the Wheel” for kids to enter at the Home Show! They will have hundreds of free gifts to give away and dozens of prizes to win each day, including Lego kits, RC Cars and special edition Barbie sets! For more information, please visit www.ecosmartkids.com.au (*While stocks last, terms and conditions apply, see www.ecosmartkids.com.au for details). Visit the Melbourne Homeshow from 25th to 27th of August showcasing hundreds of innovative home products, exclusive Show specials, FREE seminars, expert advice, and some of the best homegrown Aussie renovation businesses, the Home Show is the place to start when considering a home improvement project whether indoors or outdoors!
Join us and register for your FREE tickets Melbourne Home Show Tickets GoodWe will once again be exhibiting at the Melbourne Home Show with their Smart Innovation Vehicle! This is your opportunity to climb aboard our roadshow truck and see our range of solar products in action and ask our team anything you want to about solar solutions for your home!
In this episode our CEO, Roshan Ramnarain, chats to Robby Clark, Portfolio Director for Reed Exhibitions Australia. Rosh & Robby will be discussing the latest news on the upcoming Energy Next Conference & Exhibition as well as what else is coming up in 2023 across Australia.
If you’re in Sydney between 18th – 19th July, 2023 register for the Energy Next Conference & Exhibition for FREE via https://www.energynext.com.au/en-gb/register.html
In this episode, we’re catching up with Sam Behrens, Managing Director of Northlight Productions and ON-SET DIRECTOR + EXEC PRODUCER for both Open Homes Australia and the award winning home improvement show, Renovate or Rebuild. Rosh & Sam will be discussing what happens behind the scenes when filming a TV show and the upcoming season of Open Homes Australia.
In this episode our CEO, Roshan Ramnarain, chats to Rod Dewar, Solutions Manager for Fronius Australia. Rosh & Rod will be discussing the latest news on Fronius, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of Solar Power Inverters. Fronius will feature on this weeks episode and the season finale of Open Homes Australia which you can see LIVE on Saturday, 14th May @ 4.30pm on 9Life or via catch-up tv on https://www.9now.com.au/open-homes-australia.
In this episode our CEO, Roshan Ramnarain, chats to Eric Koh, General Manager for SF Suntech-Australia. Rosh & Eric will be discussing the latest news on the Suntech solar panel & Sunways, the German founded solar inverter manufacturer who supplies high quality inverters into the Australian market. Suntech & Sunways will feature on this weeks episode (E9) of Open Homes Australia which you can see LIVE on Saturday, 7th May @ 4.30pm on 9Life or via catch-up tv on https://www.9now.com.au/open-homes-australia.
In this special episode our CEO, Roshan Ramnarain, switches things up as he gets interviewed by a Grade 5 class from Coomera Rivers State School, who during their Humanities and Social Sciences unit of work, students will be diving deep into Global Goals (www.globalgoals.org). Their overarching inquiry question is “how can we use our understanding of the Global Goals to make a difference in our community?” The students must identify local issues in their community, locate and collect information by interviewing members of the community and identify different viewpoints relating to an issue in their community – in this case, they are interviewing Roshan to understand more about Energy Matters.
In this episode our CEO, Roshan Ramnarain, caught up with Dave Franklin, who has overseen many landscape and pool projects in his career as an award-winning landscape architect and pool designer, including across 12 seasons of The Block. Rosh & Dave will be discussing the upcoming episode of Open Homes Australia, where Dave is walking us through a stunning beachside property in North NSW, as well as the upcoming season of The Block and what’s next for his business. You can watch this weeks Open Homes Australia LIVE on Saturday, 23rd April at 4.30pm on 9Life, or stream it via 9Now (NINE’s catch-up Digital TV channel).
In this episode our CEO, Roshan Ramnarain, chats to Stephen Hill, CEO of Elite Smart Energy Solutions (ESES). Rosh & Steve will be discussing ESES, a one-stop shop for all of a customer’s energy needs, the challenges being faced in the current market as well as what’s in store for the industry in 2022. They will also preview the upcoming Episode 4 of Open Homes Australia which features a home installed with Sunpower-Maxeon solar panels, the world-leader on high performance solar panels as well as the longest product warranty in the industry.
In this episode, Rosh caught up with Jesse Raeburn, who along with his partner Mel, were contestants on The Block: The Oslo 2019 and walked away with a profit of $388,000! The St Kilda locals have since purchased their first home together with their winnings and are currently renovating. Real estate agent, Jesse, was responsible for finding them the perfect abode – with renovations in mind the moment they purchased the house! With Mel in charge of the budget, and Jesse putting his handyman skills to work, we can’t wait to see what these two create in their new home. Rosh will be discussing life after the Block, Renovate or Rebuild and the current season of Open Homes Australia, which this Saturday features Jesse interviewing Todd Goldstein, Ruckman for the North Melbourne AFL club (check it out, Saturday, 26th March, 4.30pm on 9Life).
In this episode, we’re catching up with Andreas Boeck, Managing Director at Axitec Energy Australia. The engineering at headquarters in Germany controls the global production capacities of 800 MWp. Rosh & Andreas will be discussing the latest news on Axitec Energy, one of the technological and economical leading manufacturers in solar as well as their inclusion on this weeks episode of Open Homes Australia (Saturday, 19th March @ 4.30pm, on 9Life).
In this episode, we’re catching up with Wilf Johnston, General Manager-APAC of Enphase Energy. Rosh & Wilf will be discussing the latest news on Enphase Energy, the leading supplier of microinverter-based solar and battery systems that enable people to make, use, save, and even sell their own power—and control it all with a smart mobile app.
Watch Enphase on this weeks episode of Open Homes Australia, Saturday 12th March, 4.30pm on 9’s free-to-air digital channel, “9Life”.
In this episode, Rosh caught up with Michael & Carlene, former contestants on The Block: The Glasshouse in 2014 and taking Australia by storm with renovations galore, interior designing, and even hosting their own show; Ready, Set, Reno. Rosh & the hard-working couple will be discussing life after the Block, Renovate or Rebuild and what’s next in their lives. See both of these fantastic hosts on series 5 of Australia’s leading property show, Open Homes Australia which premieres on Saturday, 12th March @ 4.30pm on 9Life.
In this episode, Rosh caught up with Natalee Bowen who has been in the design industry for over 20 years. Indah Island has been commissioned both Australia wide and internationally. Natalee’s work has received many industry awards and is now featured in many magazines, social media and TV programs such as Dream Homes, Ready Set Reno, Luxury Homes Revealed, Best Houses Australia, and Through the Front Gate. Rosh & Natalee will be discussing Renovate or Rebuild, Indah Island and what’s next.
In this episode, we’re catching up with David Vinson, Founder & CEO of My Rewards, the global loyalty & rewards program supporting the Energy Matters Rewards Program. As the latest service provider working in conjunction with Energy Matters Partnership program, the Energy Matters Rewards Program connects more than 4.6 million members with over 4,500 brands so my employees and customers can get the best deals and free perks on products, services and experiences. Rosh & David will be discussing how My Rewards is assisting Energy Matters, their partners and their customers with all areas of business & lifestyle, as well as most importantly progressing the mission towards a ZERO Carbon future!
In this episode, we’re catching up with Podium, a multi-product platform that’s modernising the way local business gets done. As the latest service provider working in conjunction with Energy Matters Partnership program, Podium offers innovative and easy to use software which assist businesses with generating customer reviews, implementing a Net performance score to evaluate ones customer service as well as a useful webchat feature to assist with customer communication whilst visiting the website. Rosh & Alf will be discussing how Podium is assisting both Energy Matters and their solar partners with all areas of business.
In this episode, we caught up with James Treble, a Sydney based Interior Designer who loves to share his passion for houses, colour, good design and recycling, whilst hosting the hit TV show “Renovate or Rebuild”. Rosh & James will be discussing his career to date, hosting Renovate or Rebuild and incorporating sustainability into home design.
In this episode, Rosh caught up with Jess Eva (one half of the dynamic duo, Norm & Jess), who won over $200k on The Block in 2018 and was a contestant in Season 1 of Renovate or Rebuild. Jess is both a truly passionate and hilariously funny individual and can be heard across the airwaves on Triple M’s Moonman in the Morning every weekday. Rosh & Jess will be discussing life after the Block, Renovate or Rebuild and what’s next in their lives in this exceptionally funny and not to be missed podcast 🙂
In this episode, we’re catching up with Jason Venning, Country Manager of Fimer Australia. Rosh & Jason will be discussing the latest news on Fimer, an exciting Italian renewable energy manufacturer specialising in hybrid inverters, battery storage and EV chargers.
In this episode, we’re catching up with Jimmy & Tam, winners of The Block in 2020 and contestants in Season 1 of Renovate or Rebuild. Rosh & the guys will be discussing life after the Block, Renovate or Rebuild and their strategy on property development with carbon reduction very much on everyone’s mind.
In this episode, we’re catching up with Luke Stronach CSO of Arkana Energy, featured as an Energy Matters partner in the hit TV show, Renovate or Rebuild. Rosh & Luke will be discussing Arkana Energy, a very successful family run installer of solar panels & renewable energy technology, the challenges being faced in the current solar market as well as what’s in store for the industry.
In this episode, we’re catching up with Daniel Lanzetta, CEO of Smart Energy Answers. As a partner of Energy Matters, Smart Energy Answers featured on Episode 8 of 9Life TV show Renovate or Rebuild, assisting a family in need who lost their home during the NSW bushfires and generously installing a 3kW system, the equipment donated by our friends Longi Solar & Fimer. Rosh & Daniel will be discussing Smart Energy Answers, a very successful national installer of solar panels & renewable energy technology, the challenges being faced in the current solar market as well as what’s in store for the industry.
In this episode, we’re catching up with Andres Novoa, Marketing Manager of Longi Solar Australia. Rosh & Andres will be discussing Longi Solar – the worlds biggest manufacturer of solar panels, the challenges in the current solar market as well as what’s in store for the industry.
In this episode, we’re catching up with Sam Behrens, Managing Director of Northlight Productions and ON-SET DIRECTOR + EXEC PRODUCER on the hit home improvement show, Renovate or Rebuild. Rosh & Sam will be discussing what happens behind the scenes when filming a TV show.
We’re very excited to chat to James McGregor, the brain behind Renovate or Rebuild!! Filming over 12 months, whilst navigating through every challenge possible, we will find out what it takes to create a TV show, what the show represents and the positive impact it will have on a ZERO-Carbon future!
In this episode our CEO, Roshan Ramnarain, chats to Tye Spierings, Director of Ultimate Windows. Rosh & Tye will be discussing the latest news on Ultimate Windows, one of Australia’s leading suppliers of energy efficient windows, including what’s in store for 2023 and their inclusion on Renovate or Rebuild, which goes to air early next year. Visit https://ultimatewindows.com.au for more information.
Wilf Johnston
Enphase
Michael & Carlene
Renovate or Rebuild
Natalee Bowen
Indah Isalnd
David Vinson
My Rewards
Alfred Drummond
Podium
James Treble
Renovate or Rebuild
Jess Eva
Renovate or Rebuild
Jason Venning
FIMER
Jimmy & Tam
Renovate or Rebuild
Luke Stronach
Arkana Energy
Daniel Lanzetta
Smart Energy Answers
Andres Novoa
LONGi Solar
Sam Behrens
Northlight Productions
James McGregor
The Blue Tribe Company
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