Solar Insiders - a Renew Economy Podcast
Solar Insiders - a Renew Economy Podcast
Join Renew Economy founder Giles Parkinson and editor Sophie Vorrath as they discuss the ins & outs of the solar industry and what it means for consumers.
Episodes
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Aug 14, 2025 • 51min
Start me up
EnergyLab CEO Megan Fisher on the vital role start-up funding, mentoring and acceleration is playing in the evolution of consumer energy. Plus the news of the week.
Jul 30, 2025 • 48min
Poles, wires and fences
Nexa Advisory's Stephanie Bashir on consumer energy, competition and holding networks to account. Plus: News of the week from the ACES conference in Sydney.
Jul 17, 2025 • 53min
Looking beyond cheaper home batteries
Con Hristodoulidis from the Clean Energy Council on how the federal home battery rebate is doing, two weeks in, and what comes next in the consumer energy revolution. Plus news of the week.
Jul 4, 2025 • 1h 6min
Can networks be nimble?
Ausgrid's Rob Amphlett Lewis on the challenges and opportunities facing Australia's largest distribution network. Plus the launch of Australia's home battery rebate and other news of the week.
Jun 26, 2025 • 48min
The community that built its own renewable grid
Kait Williamson from Flow Power on how one Victorian town built its own green power solution from the ground up. Plus the news of the week.
Jun 12, 2025 • 1h 6min
Home battery storage with the lot
RedEarth CEO Marc Sheldon on the evolution of home batteries, the company's new "Microgrid in a Box" offering, and why he's not a fan of VPPs. Plus news of the week.
May 29, 2025 • 47min
The energy pilot that pays customers to dial down their solar
Engie's Ryan Wavish on how the retailer is flipping the sun tax to make solar curtailment work for everyone.
May 21, 2025 • 1h 3min
Australia's waste panel problem – and how to turn it into a goldmine
Smart Energy Council's Darren Johannesen explains how Australia's solar "waste" stream is actually a massive reclaimed resources opportunity – but the federal government needs to act fast. Plus, news of the week.
May 8, 2025 • 52min
How to make the most out of home batteries
Amber Electric's Myles Eftos on how home batteries can be money making machines. Plus, a post-election debrief and Australia's new favourite battery.
Apr 23, 2025 • 55min
Shouting from the rooftops
OpenSolar's Sophie Wright on the mission to streamline solar businesses so that more money and time can be spent where it's most needed - putting panels on rooftops. Plus, the news of the week.
