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
Aug 4, 2023 • 49min
Australia's biggest agri-solar and battery project
Luke Osborne from Stride Renewables on the happy marriage of farming, solar and battery storage, and why community outreach works.
Jul 28, 2023 • 55min
The path to net zero for industry
Anna Skarbek from Cimateworks on why renewables will play central role in getting big industry to net zero. First, the grid. Plus: Big battery boom.
Jul 18, 2023 • 49min
Landmark green hydrogen deal with traditional landowners
Pollination’s Rob Grant and Balinggarra’s Cissy Gore-Birch on landmark green hydrogen project around Ord River. Plus: To close or not to close coal.
Jul 11, 2023 • 39min
Chris Bowen on climate and renewable targets
Federal climate and energy minister Chris Bowen defends targets as ambitious and achievable, as he prepares to announce Hunter offshore wind zone and roll out capacity mechanism and fuel efficiency standards.
Jul 7, 2023 • 39min
Hottest day, hottest week, hottest month
Kimberley Reid from Monash Uni talks about the temperature records being smashed this past week. Plus: Project delays and a new hydrogen strategy.
Jun 30, 2023 • 49min
BlackRock’s big play, and 12-hour batteries
In this discussion, Charlie Reid, Head of Asia Pacific at BlackRock, reveals the company's $500 million investment in the Waratah Super Battery, aiming to boost grid stability and attract further energy transition funding. Meanwhile, Thomas Nann, CEO of Allegro Energy, shares insights on their innovative 12-hour flow battery technology, currently being trialed by Origin Energy. The conversation highlights the urgent need for advanced storage solutions and the strategic shift towards sustainable energy practices in Australia.
Jun 23, 2023 • 54min
Australia’s rise as an electro-state
Alan Finkel on Australia’s potential to emerge as an “electro-state” with its wind and solar resources, and his Powering Up book. Plus: More big battery deals.
Jun 16, 2023 • 38min
From brown coal to big batteries
We talk to Daniel Burrows from Eku Energy on new Hazelwood battery, the first at a coal generator, and the first to be wholly privately funded. Plus: AGL’s incrementalism and Queensland’s deep storage plunge.
Jun 9, 2023 • 54min
Australia’s grid needs a 1.5°C target
Stephanie Bashir from Nexa Advisory on why setting a firm target of 1.5°C for the electricity grid would help solve regulatory and other blockages to new renewables. Plus: News of the week.
Jun 1, 2023 • 52min
Can NSW quit coal?
James Hay and Andrew Kingsmill from EnergyCo discuss the infrastructure roadmap towards 100% renewables. Plus: Sun Cable, Callide and more news.
