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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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.
Apr 28, 2022 • 36min
Big deals in solar
There is a lot of deal making going on in the solar industry, and drug runners have found a new use for modules.
Apr 14, 2022 • 26min
Why rooftop solar turned out to be a good idea
Leading rooftop critic now accepts it's good at getting rid of coal and benefits consumers. Plus: Are the cowboys back?
Mar 31, 2022 • 38min
What we can learn from solar pioneers
Australia’s solar pioneers get together, SunDrive sets efficiency records, and ScoMo bin stickers go wild.
Mar 18, 2022 • 42min
The global rooftop boom
Global rooftop solar installations expected to reach nearly 100GW in 2025. As Australia’s solar pioneers get together.
