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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Dec 21, 2022 • 39min
Little solar’s very big year
The rooftop solar market has rebounded, and taken a bigger bite out of the coal market. But does it need to be controlled by such a big hammer?
Nov 23, 2022 • 38min
Turn it off, turn it on
A look at South Australia’s week in isolation and the role of rooftop solar. Plus: Another failed venture
Nov 10, 2022 • 40min
The dumb decisions holding back rooftop PV
We look at developments in Queensland and South Australia and Nigel delivers All Energy wrap and picks apart Sky After Dark misinformation about cobalt
Oct 12, 2022 • 36min
Is there such a thing as 'peak solar'?
Interest in rooftop solar is surging, along with EVs and batteries. But how close are we to reaching the limits of where it can be installed?
Sep 14, 2022 • 28min
Solar symphonies and eating coal’s lunch
New records for distributed solar around Australia as the country’s rooftop PV output continues to eat into the fossil fuel industry’s lunch bag.
Sep 1, 2022 • 41min
China drought to hit solar, battery supplies
Extreme weather conditions in China starts to have impact on solar and battery supply chains, plus all the local news.
Aug 17, 2022 • 36min
Spring Clean on the Grid
Early spring brings solar surge and coal crackles as landmark changes made to policy.
Jul 21, 2022 • 37min
Households now want batteries with their solar
The jump in fossil fuel prices means more households want battery storage with their rooftop solar, and they don’t care if it’s not making money.
Jul 5, 2022 • 36min
Will angry consumers leave the grid?
Household solar and battery storage play a key role in AEMO’s future plans, but angry consumers might choose to go their own way.
Jun 22, 2022 • 38min
Death of a retailer
Enova Energy’s demise highlights failed structure of Australia’s energy market. Plus: Bizarre tariff stories, and a long drive in a Model Y.
