
Energy Insiders - a RenewEconomy Podcast
Join Renew Economy founder and editor-in-chief Giles Parkinson and columnist and energy markets expert David Leitch as they discuss the week's main events - politics, solar and storage.
Latest episodes

May 26, 2023 • 47min
How to connect wind, solar and batteries
Clean Energy Council’s Christiaan Zuur on the work being done to cut delays and costs for grid connections. Plus: NSW releases roadmap to coal-free grid.

May 19, 2023 • 43min
Are we too focused on big energy?
Transmission links are front and centre of the energy debate, but Enphase co-founder Raghu Belur says more focus should be on what is consumed and produced at home.

May 12, 2023 • 53min
EVs and big batteries on the march
William Todts, the head of Transport and Environment, on the accelerating EV transition in Europe. Plus: Australia to have a new biggest battery.

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May 2, 2023 • 47min
Batteries and pumped hydro fight over coal succession plan
Brad Hopkins from AEMO Services discusses the stunning results of the first NSW generation and storage tender, and what it means for the market.

Apr 27, 2023 • 50min
In love with wind, solar and batteries
Louis de Sambucy, the head of Neoen in Australia, on why wind, solar and battery projects are getting bigger and more complex.

Apr 21, 2023 • 47min
Sims to lead Superpower info war
Former competition czar Rod Sims emerges as chair of Superpower Institute, promoting Australia’s low cost green energy opportunity, and fighting the info war. Plus: Big battery boom.

Apr 13, 2023 • 46min
Wind and solar deal killer blow to fossil fuels
Dave Jones from Ember Climate on new study that shows fossil fuel generation will finally peak this year. Plus: Macquarie makes its mark on battery market.

Apr 6, 2023 • 52min
Smarter grid means a cleaner grid
Energy Efficiency Council's Rob Murray-Leach on landmark report on new ways of thinking about the grid. Meanwhile, new NSW energy minister worries about lights going out.

Mar 27, 2023 • 47min
How big will offshore wind be?
Corio CEO Jonathan Cole on big turbines and even bigger offshore wind plans. Plus. Matt Kean and busted coal.

Mar 23, 2023 • 56min
Moving wind and solar through time and space
Powerlink’s Paul Simshauser on how the Sunshine state will transform into a renewables powerhouse for the grid. Plus: Safeguards and the IPCC.