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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Sep 8, 2023 • 49min
Australia’s CPV and low cost storage breakthrough
We talk with RayGen’s Richard Payne at the newly opened solar and storage plant in Carwarp. Plus: Consumer power to fill coal gap.

Aug 24, 2023 • 47min
Confessions of a solar and battery nerd
We talk to early adopter and self confessed “energy nerd” Andrew Wilson about the key lessons he has learned from four years with home solar and storage.

Aug 11, 2023 • 41min
Volt from the blue
We talk to Peter Leeson about the rise and rise of his Australian made Volt solar tile, which is being installed on rooftops in every state in Australia – and setting records overseas.

Jul 28, 2023 • 45min
Can Australia become a global solar manufacturer?
Australia excels in solar R&D and uptake – but can it become a major supplier of panels? We ask APVI's Muriel Watt. Plus: solar strife in the regions and a new home battery scheme.

Jul 13, 2023 • 58min
Demystifying home electrification
Going all-electric is not easy – or is it? University of Wollongong’s Ty Christopher shares his lived and worked experience of home electrification and busts some myths.
Watch out for our upcoming Electrify Everything series of podcasts. More details to come.

Jun 29, 2023 • 35min
Small town, medium battery – big solar win
We head to the Victorian goldfields town of Maldon to hear why it’s the perfect place for a community battery – and how grid-side energy storage is becoming a key network tool.

Jun 15, 2023 • 32min
Solar recycling vs solar recovery
Rob Gell from Solar Recovery Corp on why recycling is not the best solution to Australia’s solar waste problem – and how his company hopes to set a new path.

May 31, 2023 • 48min
Solar, batteries and landlords
Solar Victoria’s Stan Krpan on the new incentives for rooftop solar and battery storage. Plus: Should landlords be required to install rooftop solar?

May 18, 2023 • 40min
From coal valley outsider to solar trailblazer
Andy McCarthy reflects on his journey from a garage-based start-up to the CEO of RACV solar. Plus Queensland does it again.

May 11, 2023 • 41min
Getting to grips with solar duck curve
Gabrielle Kuiper on why rooftop solar should not be ignored by grid planners. Plus: Latest news including dire warning for PV installers on inverters.


