Are Solar and Batteries Reshaping the Future of Energy?

The Built Environment

From coal loaders to clean energy, Finn Peacock’s journey mirrors Australia’s shift toward renewables. In this episode, Dean sits down with the founder of SolarQuotes.com to unpack what’s really happening in the solar and battery space, and what builders, architects and homeowners need to know right now.

They cover:

• Finn’s path from electrical engineer to solar expert
• The truth about system quality, pricing and installer standards
• How to futureproof new builds with solar ready design
• Common traps to avoid when choosing solar and batteries
• The rise of electrification and what it means for the building industry
• Real talk on solar payback, grid realities, and designing homes that work with energy, not against it.

Links & references:

• SolarQuotes.com.au — Finn Peacock’s company.
• SolarQuotes Blog — practical insights and explainers for installers and homeowners.
• Clean Energy Council – Approved Solar Retailers & Installers — useful link for listeners wanting to check credentials.
• ARENA – Australian Renewable Energy Agency — for context on current solar and battery initiatives in Australia.
• CSIRO Energy Research — where Finn previously worked before founding SolarQuotes.

Follow Dean Ipaviz and @_thebuiltenvironment on Instagram and visit thebuiltenvironment.com.au