Solar Insiders - a Renew Economy Podcast

Solar Victoria CEO Stan Krpan talks rebate milestones, red hot heat pump demand and home battery uptake. Plus rooftop solar crackdowns and a battery business in trouble.

In this discussion, Stephanie Bashir, Principal of Nexa Advisory and expert in energy policy and grid optimization, dives into the impact of recently slashed solar tariffs on the Australian market. She highlights the advancements in rooftop solar and the essential role of household batteries for energy resilience. The conversation also explores innovative consumer-centric regulations, optimizing voltage standards for solar installations, and the importance of data transparency in the energy sector. Bashir emphasizes the need for policies that engage consumers in the renewable energy transition.

As conservative media and politicians pit farmers against renewables, we talk to a sheep grazier who is building Tasmania's first large-scale solar project.

Heidi Douglas talks through Solar Citizens’ list of policy asks for the upcoming energy ministers’ meeting. Could we get discounted batteries for Christmas?

Wyatt Roy on SunDrive's progress towards make cheaper, more sustainable solar – right here in Australia. Plus: Will 2023 be a record year of rooftop installs?

How Beon Energy has left a lasting legacy and set a new benchmark for meaningful engagement with Indigenous communities. Plus, AEMO's solar switch-off push.

Tim Barson from Amber Electric, a leading voice on renewable energy solutions, dives into the booming world of home batteries. He reveals how these batteries are not just storage systems but money-makers for homeowners. With innovative pricing models, he explains how to turn rooftop solar into cash flows and navigate energy pricing challenges. The discussion touches on the importance of reliable systems and consumer education, while highlighting the exciting future of energy storage amidst rising electric vehicle adoption.

We talk with RayGen’s Richard Payne at the newly opened solar and storage plant in Carwarp. Plus: Consumer power to fill coal gap.

We talk to early adopter and self confessed “energy nerd” Andrew Wilson about the key lessons he has learned from four years with home solar and storage.

We talk to Peter Leeson about the rise and rise of his Australian made Volt solar tile, which is being installed on rooftops in every state in Australia – and setting records overseas.