Solar Insiders - a RenewEconomy Podcast

Solar Insiders - a RenewEconomy Podcast
Solar Insiders - a RenewEconomy Podcast

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.

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

    2 DAYS AGO

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

    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.

    41 min
  2. It's a consumer energy revolution! Can retailers go with the flow?

    DEC 5

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

    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.

    47 min
  3. Four million and counting – the race to make the PV puzzle pieces fit

    NOV 21

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

    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.

    52 min
  4. Made in the clean power-generating shade

    NOV 8

    Made in the clean power-generating shade

    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.

    45 min
  5. Look ma, no gas!

    OCT 17

    Look ma, no gas!

    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.

    1 hr
  6. Can rooftop PV be a lifetime asset?

    OCT 9

    Can rooftop PV be a lifetime asset?

    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.

    38 min
  7. Rise of an Australian PV Maverick

    SEP 4

    Rise of an Australian PV Maverick

    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.

    45 min
  8. Battery boom-time in the land of the diesel-free donga

    AUG 22

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

    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.

    45 min
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