Solar Insiders - a RenewEconomy Podcast

Join RenewEconomy founder and editor Giles Parkinson and One Step Off The Grid editor Sophie Vorrath, discussing the ins & outs of the solar industry and what it means for consumers.

Four million and counting – the race to make the PV puzzle pieces fit

UNSW's Baran Yildiz on how Australia's millions of rooftop solar systems and other consumer energy assets are being integrated into the grid. Plus, a Tesla Powerwall to go with your Bunnings sausage? And other news of the week.

11-21
52:10

Made in the clean power-generating shade

Will Beaumont on how his company's patented modular technology is making it cheaper, easier and much sexier to install solar car park canopies – and add EV charging while you're at it.

11-08
44:57

Look ma, no gas!

Clint Hare on Australia's most sustainable housing development, which has been building all-electric, super energy efficient homes on Victoria's Bass Coast for the past decade – with huge success.

10-17
59:34

Can rooftop PV be a lifetime asset?

Patrick Matweew from Enphase Energy on his journey from a coal town in Germany to a solar career in Queensland – and the big difference quality microinverters can make. Plus the week in solar news.

10-09
37:50

Rise of an Australian PV Maverick

5B's chief strategy officer Nicole Kuepper-Russell on the company's journey from concept scribbled on a napkin, to a factory in Adelaide that is walking the talk on solar innovation made in Australia.

09-04
45:27

Battery boom-time in the land of the diesel-free donga

Nic Stone talks to Solar Insiders about the myriad innovative off-grid projects that are using PowerPlus Energy's Australian made – and made for Australia – batteries, including tons of renewable powered dongas.

08-22
44:39

Reuse, reclaim or recycle?

Smart Energy Council's Darren Johannesen on some fascinating revelations about end-of-life solar panels and where their value lies.

08-08
55:02

Controlling household PV and batteries

Amid the big push to orchestrate consumer energy resources, we talk to Andrew Blaver about the successes and dud notes of Western Australia's Project Symphony.

07-25
47:36

New dawn for household batteries

Huon Hoogesteger from Smart Commercial Solar talks about almost everything but solar, as batteries and other bespoke energy solutions step into the light. Plus, Renewables in Agriculture.

07-11
47:36

How millions of batteries can deliver billions in savings

Clean Energy Council's Con Hristodoulidis on the huge, universal value of home battery storage – and why education will be crucial to unlocking it. Plus: Rooftop solar has a big month, with a small twist.

06-17
38:08

Redback revival, battery rebates and solar tax

Redback CEO Adrian Knack on surviving and thriving in the home battery business. Plus: A boost for batteries and a tax on solar.

05-30
38:07

How to get off gas and electrify

Peter Steele from Goodbye Gas on how his company is helping households to go all-electric. Plus: Mixed messages from the top.

05-09
46:11

Australia loses it on solar

Australia falls out of global top 10 solar countries. Plus: GridBeyond's Michael Phelan on the rise of VPPs; and battery rebates.

04-18
37:04

Can Australia make its own solar?

Arena boss Darren Miller on the Solar Sunshot, and why Australia needs a stake in the supply chain. Plus: Households lead renewables charge, and the growth of solar balconies.

04-04
40:08

Heat pump demand red hot, batteries just warming up

Solar Victoria CEO Stan Krpan talks rebate milestones, red hot heat pump demand and home battery uptake. Plus rooftop solar crackdowns and a battery business in trouble.

03-15
39:10

Solar tariffs slashed again

Nexa’s Stephanie Bashir on how to reshape grid around consumer energy as solar tariffs cut and PV sets new records.

02-29
46:24

Can panels, farmers and sheep get along?

As conservative media and politicians pit farmers against renewables, we talk to a sheep grazier who is building Tasmania's first large-scale solar project.

12-21
45:02

The fight for fairer rooftop PV – and cheaper home batteries

Heidi Douglas talks through Solar Citizens’ list of policy asks for the upcoming energy ministers’ meeting. Could we get discounted batteries for Christmas?

11-23
37:10

SunDrive's hot pursuit of Australian-made PV

Wyatt Roy on SunDrive's progress towards make cheaper, more sustainable solar – right here in Australia. Plus: Will 2023 be a record year of rooftop installs?

11-10
35:41

The power of putting First Nations first

How Beon Energy has left a lasting legacy and set a new benchmark for meaningful engagement with Indigenous communities. Plus, AEMO's solar switch-off push.

10-12
37:36

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11-04 Reply

Chris Abele

Greetings from Europe and fingers crossed for a well hung parliament. ;) (follower of "Honest Government Ad" JuiceMedia channel)

04-29 Reply

Chris Abele

The sentence and episode for cut off at 25:47, talking about "sponge charges"?

04-16 Reply

Chris Abele

Aussie politicians need to receive their "Pinocchio" rating too, just like the ones in the USA, from the Washington Post.

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