

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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Nov 8, 2018 • 39min
Fair Dinkum, we’re serious about solar power
The Solar Insiders team gets Fair Dinkum about solar, because that’s what we do, that’s who we are, that’s what we are about. Do you have a strawberry?

Oct 24, 2018 • 31min
Lassoing solar cowboys in Victoria
We talk to Solar Victoria and its pre-emptive strike against solar cowboys who moved in to try and fleece consumers in Victoria’s massive solar program.

Oct 10, 2018 • 41min
Solar’s big year, and Senec storage
Solar’s big year, an interview with German battery storage maker Senec, and a round-up of the highlights of the All Energy conference.

Sep 27, 2018 • 35min
Why are some councils turning off solar?
Some councils have rejected large scale and rooftop solar installations. Plus: A preview of the All-Energy conference.

Sep 13, 2018 • 45min
Sonnen CEO on why Australia is leading market for battery storage
An interview with Sonnen CEO Christoph Ostermann, plus a look at why the states are taking the lead on battery storage, AGL’s withdrawal from residential solar, and much more.

Aug 29, 2018 • 35min
The fallout from Victoria’s solar rebates
Victoria Labor’s solar rebate proposal is having an impact on the solar market, with customers putting off installations.

Aug 16, 2018 • 36min
The future of solar rebates
The future of solar rebates is up in the air as the ACCC pushes for government to adopt its “complete package.” We talk with Sunwiz’ Warwick Johnston about the implications and state of commercial solar.

Aug 2, 2018 • 30min
Best and fairest in the solar industry
Canadian Solar CEO Shawn Qu talks to Solar Insiders, while Nigel Morris gives a Zero to the new Harley electric bike, and we celebrate his award for outstanding contribution to the solar industry.

Jul 18, 2018 • 29min
Solar bad, solar good
Two big reports - from the ACCC and the AEMO - give conflicting visions about the future of rooftop solar. Plus: Phoenix rising in the rooftop industry, and latest EV news.

Jul 4, 2018 • 38min
Highs and lows
The highs and lows of the solar industry, feed in tariffs slashed, and some battery storage offers to be avoided. And a guide to good solar.