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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Oct 12, 2022 • 36min
Is there such a thing as 'peak solar'?
Interest in rooftop solar is surging, along with EVs and batteries. But how close are we to reaching the limits of where it can be installed?
Sep 14, 2022 • 28min
Solar symphonies and eating coal’s lunch
New records for distributed solar around Australia as the country’s rooftop PV output continues to eat into the fossil fuel industry’s lunch bag.
Sep 1, 2022 • 41min
China drought to hit solar, battery supplies
Extreme weather conditions in China starts to have impact on solar and battery supply chains, plus all the local news.
Aug 17, 2022 • 36min
Spring Clean on the Grid
Early spring brings solar surge and coal crackles as landmark changes made to policy.
Jul 21, 2022 • 37min
Households now want batteries with their solar
The jump in fossil fuel prices means more households want battery storage with their rooftop solar, and they don’t care if it’s not making money.
Jul 5, 2022 • 36min
Will angry consumers leave the grid?
Household solar and battery storage play a key role in AEMO’s future plans, but angry consumers might choose to go their own way.
Jun 22, 2022 • 38min
Death of a retailer
Enova Energy’s demise highlights failed structure of Australia’s energy market. Plus: Bizarre tariff stories, and a long drive in a Model Y.
Jun 9, 2022 • 34min
The solar industry won’t waste this energy crisis
The mood in the solar industry has lifted as energy price hikes boost interest in rooftop PV and battery storage.
May 26, 2022 • 38min
What the election result means for solar industry
Celebrations as Coalition policy bollards swept away, but what does this really mean for the solar industry?
May 11, 2022 • 41min
The day the Coalition discovered solar panels
Angus Taylor visits a solar factory, the big news out of Smart Energy Expo, and the solar-coaster. Again.
