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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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.
Jun 28, 2021 • 39min
Solar is cheap, but fossil fuels cashing in while they can
Costs of producing solar are falling well below coal, which might be one reason why fossil fuel incumbents are trying to cash in while they can.
Jun 10, 2021 • 40min
Solar overtakes wind, but what’s up with NSW?
Solar confirmed as biggest source of renewables in Australia, but as the rooftop market continues to surge, the largest market has begun to shrink.
May 26, 2021 • 34min
A hat tip to some great Australian solar pioneers
Australia’s solar pioneers have been awesome, and it’s sad to say goodbye. Plus: Some really crap solar stories.
May 14, 2021 • 41min
Behind the meter at Smart Energy
A summary of what happened behind the meter at the Smart Energy Conference, with some special guests.
