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Energy Insiders - a RenewEconomy Podcast

Join RenewEconomy founder and editor Giles Parkinson and columnist and energy markets expert David Leitch as they discuss the week's main events - politics, solar and storage.

  1. Changing the rules of the energy game

    7 HR. AGO

    Changing the rules of the energy game

    The rules of Australia's main electricity grid are constantly changing. Should they be completely rewritten? AEMC commissioner Tim Jordan discusses the state of play. Plus: News of the week.

    1 hr
  2. Why batteries on wheels will be the next big thing

    NOV 15

    Why batteries on wheels will be the next big thing

    V2G technology, turning EVs into batteries on wheels, will be big – for drivers, households and the grid. Jon Sibley from enX explains why. Plus: News of the week.

    55 min
  3. Trump is back, and the frog is still boiling

    NOV 8

    Trump is back, and the frog is still boiling

    Donald Trump is back. Richie Merzian from the CEIG joins the podcast to discuss the likely impact on climate efforts, COP29, and the outlook in Australia as its big renewable tender is accelerated.

    48 min
  4. How to replace gas

    NOV 1

    How to replace gas

    The gas industry says we need more of the fossil fuel to prosper. Jarrod Leak, from the Australian Alliance for Energy Productivity, says that’s not true, and there are alternatives. Plus: News of the week.

    55 min
  5. From zero to renewable hero in 20 years

    OCT 25

    From zero to renewable hero in 20 years

    Simon Emms from transmission company Electranet explains how the state has moved so quickly towards 100 per cent net renewables, and why so much industry wants to plug in. Plus: All Energy buzzes while gas lobby bleats.

    48 min
  6. The trouble with markets

    OCT 18

    The trouble with markets

    Ric Brazzale from Green Energy Markets discusses what’s happening in key markets for renewables, emissions, efficiency and electrification. Plus, news of the week.

    1h 1m
  7. A spring full of renewable and battery records

    OCT 11

    A spring full of renewable and battery records

    Renewable records continue to tumble, while a big battery helps solve one of the grid's main challenges. Julius Susanto from Ampere Labs joins us to explain. Plus: Lots of big wind stories.

    45 min
  8. Even hydro is moving beyond baseload

    OCT 2

    Even hydro is moving beyond baseload

    Retiring Hydro Tasmania CEO Ian Brooksbank reflects on the changing nature of grids, the role of hydro, Battery of the Nation and building wind farms in the right place. Plus: Shutting down coal.

    1 hr
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