🎙️ S2, Ep24: James Hazell  – Fronius

This week, we’re recording at 7am in a mystery Melbourne Airbnb… with Fronius state manager James Hazell — who’s technically on holiday (sort of). We dig into the nerdy, the niche, and the new Fronius battery rollout. But first: competitive puzzle racing, Christmas trees, and the correct screwdriver for a Snap Inverter.

James talks about:

– His journey from nerdy teen PC builder to national sales rep

– What he’s seeing in Queensland & NT (plus tips for regional support)

– The new Fronius Reserva battery: rollout, sizing hiccups & installer feedback

– How being technical and people-focused helps in solar sales

– His monster 40kW residential system in Brisbane

– Why the Fronius culture (and merch) hits different

We also touch on the SIG recall, EVs, bollards, Powerwalls, and the great north/south roof debate.

Massive thanks to James for hosting us and sharing his story — even while trying to win a national puzzle championship. 🧩