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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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.
Mar 7, 2022 • 46min
New year solar gloom, and SMA’s big inverter plans
Nigel Morris has downgraded his rooftop solar forecasts for 2022, while SMA’s Boris Wolff shares his take on the Australian and global market, and the shift towards grid forming inverters.
Feb 16, 2022 • 40min
Solar switch off now in force in W.A.
The solar switch off mechanism is now in force in W.A, and the coal lobby is fighting back at the idea that the end is nigh.
Feb 3, 2022 • 38min
Will 2022 be as strong as 2021?
The new year gets off to a slow start, as industry gears up for tighter standards.
Dec 22, 2021 • 42min
The highs and lows of 2021
Solar taxes, solar switch-offs, 100 per cent solar, amazing technology cost predictions and some stunning innovations. And it all happened in 2021.
Dec 8, 2021 • 42min
5B expands on way to ultra low cost solar
5B’s Chris McGrath joins us to talk about 5B’s new acquisition and gigawatt scale deployment plans. Plus: Confusion over DC Isolators.
Nov 24, 2021 • 39min
Australia’s sub zero solar state
South Australia becomes world’s first gigawatt scale grid to record negative demand, while new DC isolator rules cause relief and confusion.
