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
Nov 5, 2020 • 52min
CEFC sees “raft” of battery deals, but gas “debatable”
The head of the Clean Energy Finance Corporation, Ian Learmonth, expects a “raft” of battery storage deals, but says role of CEFC in new gas generation is “debatable”.
Oct 29, 2020 • 44min
Can China wean itself off coal?
China has set a net zero emissions target, which ultimately means the closure of the biggest coal fleet in the world. China coal expert Ryna Yiyun Cui from the University of Maryland explains how this might be done.
Oct 21, 2020 • 57min
Why network companies want to move beyond poles and wires
Rick Francis, CEO of network investor Spark Infrastructure, explains why networks are key to the clean energy transition. And it’s not just poles and wires.
Oct 15, 2020 • 54min
Zibelman on why she is leaving, and AEMO’s next steps
In her first interview since announcing her surprise decision to leave AEMO, Audrey Zibelman explains why she took the position with Google’s X, and what’s next for Australia’s clean energy transition.
Oct 9, 2020 • 34min
The windy west, and network news
The new Warradarge wind farm north of Perth will be one of Australia’s best performing, with a capacity factor of around 50%. Bright Energy’s Tom Frood explains why, and we look at the latest network news.
Oct 2, 2020 • 41min
Zibelman, Schott and the “step change” transition
The soon-to-depart Audrey Zibelman and the newly re-appointed Kerry Schott make clear that the clean energy transition in Australia will be rapid.
Sep 25, 2020 • 51min
Tesla’s battery revolution, CCS, and the climate emergency
Tesla’s Battery Day delivered anticipated cost cuts, but the agency to act is highlighted by both Elon Musk and our guest, Zeke Hausfather from The Breakthrough Institute.
Sep 18, 2020 • 45min
Coalition’s gas plans, changing ARENA into ACCSA, and Battery Day
The Coalition’s energy week begins with big gas plans and finishes with more support for carbon capture and storage. And we talk to lithium market expert Rod Hooper ahead of Tesla’s Battery Day.
Sep 14, 2020 • 49min
Lynham: Our future is renewable energy
Queensland energy minister Anthony Lynham says the future of Australia is in renewable energy. All the states understand this, the only party that doesn’t is the federal government.
Sep 3, 2020 • 39min
It’s going to be a quick transition, and markets need to change
Stephen Davey, former CEO of Hydro Tasmania, shares insights on the rapid clean energy transition and the necessary market shifts to support it. He discusses Tasmania's ambitious goal of becoming 200% renewable and the integration of advanced technologies. The conversation dives into the regulatory challenges and the need for improved stakeholder benefits in energy investments. Davey also compares pumped hydro and battery storage solutions, exploring their economic viability and the integration challenges within Tasmania’s energy system.
