Solar Insiders - a RenewEconomy Podcast

Dec 19 2024 157 ep. 39 mins 1.6k
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Join RenewEconomy founder and editor Giles Parkinson and One Step Off The Grid editor Sophie Vorrath, discussing the ins & outs of the solar industry and what it means for consumers.

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A roller coaster year in review – and the keys to a smoother 2025

Dec 19 2024 40 mins  
In our final episode for the year, SunWiz's Warwick Johnston on the highs and the lows of 2024 for rooftop PV, home batteries and all those who make the industry tick. Plus the news of the week.

It's a consumer energy revolution! Can retailers go with the flow?

Dec 04 2024 46 mins  
Matthew van der Linden on Flow Power's big move into residential retail. Plus the latest on the rooftop PV market, SunDrive's innovation progress, and other news.

Four million and counting – the race to make the PV puzzle pieces fit

Nov 20 2024 52 mins  
UNSW's Baran Yildiz on how Australia's millions of rooftop solar systems and other consumer energy assets are being integrated into the grid. Plus, a Tesla Powerwall to go with your Bunnings sausage? And other news of the week.

Made in the clean power-generating shade

Nov 07 2024 44 mins  
Will Beaumont on how his company's patented modular technology is making it cheaper, easier and much sexier to install solar car park canopies – and add EV charging while you're at it.

Look ma, no gas!

Oct 16 2024 59 mins  
Clint Hare on Australia's most sustainable housing development, which has been building all-electric, super energy efficient homes on Victoria's Bass Coast for the past decade – with huge success.

Can rooftop PV be a lifetime asset?

Oct 08 2024 37 mins  
Patrick Matweew from Enphase Energy on his journey from a coal town in Germany to a solar career in Queensland – and the big difference quality microinverters can make. Plus the week in solar news.

Rise of an Australian PV Maverick

Sep 03 2024 45 mins  
5B's chief strategy officer Nicole Kuepper-Russell on the company's journey from concept scribbled on a napkin, to a factory in Adelaide that is walking the talk on solar innovation made in Australia.

Battery boom-time in the land of the diesel-free donga

Aug 21 2024 44 mins  
Nic Stone talks to Solar Insiders about the myriad innovative off-grid projects that are using PowerPlus Energy's Australian made – and made for Australia – batteries, including tons of renewable powered dongas.

Reuse, reclaim or recycle?

Aug 07 2024 55 mins  
Smart Energy Council's Darren Johannesen on some fascinating revelations about end-of-life solar panels and where their value lies.

Controlling household PV and batteries

Jul 24 2024 47 mins  
Amid the big push to orchestrate consumer energy resources, we talk to Andrew Blaver about the successes and dud notes of Western Australia's Project Symphony.