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Episode Description

Solar and battery prices have dropped so low that energy independence is truly NOW within reach—no permits, no utility red tape, just DIY power that any homeowner can harness. Kerim Baran, CEO of SolarAcademy, breaks down why this shift is happening now and how it could reshape the way we think about electricity as homeowners. From “balcony solar” to microgrids, Nico & Kerim explore why these utility-disrupting models are at a tipping point and how innovators around the world are capitalizing on this moment.

🔹 The concept of balcony solar and why it’s booming in Europe

🔹 How DIY solar & battery setups can deliver a 1-2 year payback‍

🔹 Why utilities may soon lose their monopoly over energy

🔹 The hidden economics of personal energy generation

🔹 What happens when solar & storage hit God Parity

Noteworthy Quotes:

"This is essentially a stimulus check for every household at some point, and and batteries are only getting—yeah, and this is just the simple solution we're talking about." – Kerim Baran

"The old model of centralized power is breaking. The rise of microgrids, backyard solar, and storage is accelerating." – Nico Johnson

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Nico Johnson

Entrepreneur & Podcaster

In my 20 year career, I've worked with dozens of entrepreneurs, intrapreneurs and professionals in transition to clarify their mission, set or stretch their goals, and work through the barriers to their growth.