

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.
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Oct 3, 2019 • 44min
Big little lies on emissions, and the Model 3
Government caught out lying on emissions, solar installs at record high, and first impressions of Model 3 and Fonzarelli’s new electric motorbike.

Sep 19, 2019 • 50min
Hot solar rebates, and cool solar beer
Demand for Victoria’s rooftop solar rebate still sizzling; solar lends new cred to an iconic brew; and the Insider’s first installation of “Meet a Solar Business.”

Sep 4, 2019 • 39min
Solar’s stunning cost fall, and Victoria’s rebate hurdles
New data shows that the cost of solar PV continues to fall dramatically, while Victoria’s solar rebate program hits another hurdle just days after government broadened the program.

Aug 19, 2019 • 32min
What next for Victoria’s solar rebate?
Victoria premier hints at changes to solar rebate scheme. meanwhile, why some installers go to jail. And some good news.

Jul 29, 2019 • 45min
Should Victoria ditch its solar rebate?
Some in the solar industry are so frustrated they’d prefer the Victoria government to ditch the solar rebate rather than carry on as is. A few modifications would end the pain.

Jul 24, 2019 • 56min
Solar wars in Victoria
As solar industry calls for public protest against Victoria solar plan, we talk to Solar Victoria boss Stan Krpan about the scheme’s design.

Jul 10, 2019 • 45min
Killer whales and chasing solar rebates
Solar Insiders resumes after a holiday break, with a reminder of why we want emissions free power, examples of 90% solar penetration, and a question over what Victoria does next.

Jun 19, 2019 • 31min
Victoria’s big solar and storage plan
Victoria outlines plan for rooftop solar and battery storage scheme, while the regulator cracks down on dodgy trading in certificates.

Jun 6, 2019 • 40min
Has the battery storage market gone flat?
Battery storage put in too hard basket by installers; and is there an alternative to current crop of DC Isolators?

May 22, 2019 • 41min
Is Australia now un-investible for big solar?
The shock-waves from the Coalition election win are being felt beyond Australia’s shores. Nigel Morris reports back from Intersolar in Munich and why some big developers are changing their plans, and abandoning Queensland altogether.