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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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.
Nov 11, 2021 • 36min
Three million and counting
Major new benchmark reached for rooftop solar, as “negative demand” reached in South Australia.
Oct 28, 2021 • 41min
Australia aims for $15/MWh solar
Out of the blue, Australia is targeting ultra low cost solar to underpin its green industrial transition.
Oct 14, 2021 • 34min
Has Andrew Forrest made right call on thin film solar?
Andrew Forrest’s surprising big bet on thin film solar, renewable records tumble, and a crackdown by the regulators.
Sep 29, 2021 • 40min
Taylor’s solar review, and PV shutdowns
Rooftop solar nears 100% of South Australia demand, as AEMO prepares PV shutdowns and regulator acts on Taylor’s solar review.
