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 2, 2026 • 1h 4min
How storage and knowledge can make energy "pretty much free"
Matthew van der Linden from Flow Power shares his conviction that people have the power – and the tech – to take control of their energy costs. Plus news of the week.
Mar 19, 2026 • 42min
How saving energy can save businesses a fortune
Jonathan Pooch from DETA Consulting on the untapped riches of energy productivity. Plus news of the week.
Mar 12, 2026 • 1h 13min
How bushfires sparked a neighbourhood battery blueprint
Ben McGowan, managing director of community-owned retailer Indigo Power, on the key role mid-scale batteries can play in regional energy resilience. Plus news of the week.
Mar 4, 2026 • 41min
What's the right way to consult with communities?
Camilla Hamilton from Cogency explains the importance of research, listening, and good coffee when consulting with communities on renewables. Plus news of the week.
Feb 25, 2026 • 46min
How fixing network tariffs could break home battery economics
IEEFA's Jay Gordon on how proposed changes to electricity pricing could strip away the benefits of Cheaper Home Batteries. Plus, news of the week.
Feb 17, 2026 • 1h 4min
Zen and the art of battery optimisation
OptiGrid founder and CEO Sahand Karimi on the ever evolving art of battery optimisation and the huge untapped value of the sub-5 MW "community" storage market. Plus news of the week.
Feb 10, 2026 • 1h
Praise be, it's a pilot!
SEC's Darren Johannesen discusses two major bits of progress on the decade-long road to address Australia's solar waste problem. Plus news of the week.
Jan 21, 2026 • 1h 4min
Energy smarts for home batteries and EVs
Kaluza CEO Melissa Gander on the change in technologies, and energy thinking, that will deliver more value to consumers. Plus: News of the week, including solar recycling plan and home battery uptake.
Dec 11, 2025 • 54min
Big trouble in the small-scale battery rebate
Smart Energy Council's David McElrea on why federal Labor must make some urgent changes to its super successful Cheaper Home Batteries scheme – and what those changes might be. Plus news of the week.
Dec 4, 2025 • 54min
Riding the home battery wave
GoodWe's Dean Williamson gives an insider's view of the home battery boom, talks new products, and sends brand growth through to the keeper. Plus news of the week.
