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 22, 2021 • 42min
The highs and lows of 2021
Solar taxes, solar switch-offs, 100 per cent solar, amazing technology cost predictions and some stunning innovations. And it all happened in 2021.
Dec 8, 2021 • 42min
5B expands on way to ultra low cost solar
5B’s Chris McGrath joins us to talk about 5B’s new acquisition and gigawatt scale deployment plans. Plus: Confusion over DC Isolators.
Nov 24, 2021 • 39min
Australia’s sub zero solar state
South Australia becomes world’s first gigawatt scale grid to record negative demand, while new DC isolator rules cause relief and confusion.
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.
