

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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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.

Sep 16, 2021 • 41min
Australia’s breakthrough solar technology
Australia has a chance to set up its own solar manufacturing industry after new benchmark in solar cell efficiency.

Sep 1, 2021 • 43min
Solar is king, but who gets to control it?
Why rooftop solar will be dominant feature of grid within 5 years. And we speak to Autonomous Energy over recent buyout.

Aug 18, 2021 • 41min
Flexible exports and PV pricing pressures
Solar industry faces pressure from rising import prices, shipping costs and Covid. But flexible exports offer hope for a smarter future.

Aug 5, 2021 • 34min
Why the solar boom is starting to cool down
The solar market has reached a plateau, but new projections suggest that home batteries might finally have their day.

Jul 22, 2021 • 36min
Covid rocks the boat, again
Covid has virtually shut down solar installations in three states, as Autonomous fights for survival.

Jul 8, 2021 • 37min
Why the solar coaster never stops
Rooftop solar systems are getting bigger, thanks to business interest, but the market still remains tough, and complicated.