Solar Insiders - a Renew Economy Podcast

Nexa’s Stephanie Bashir on how to reshape grid around consumer energy as solar tariffs cut and PV sets new records.

As conservative media and politicians pit farmers against renewables, we talk to a sheep grazier who is building Tasmania's first large-scale solar project.

Heidi Douglas talks through Solar Citizens’ list of policy asks for the upcoming energy ministers’ meeting. Could we get discounted batteries for Christmas?

Wyatt Roy on SunDrive's progress towards make cheaper, more sustainable solar – right here in Australia. Plus: Will 2023 be a record year of rooftop installs?

How Beon Energy has left a lasting legacy and set a new benchmark for meaningful engagement with Indigenous communities. Plus, AEMO's solar switch-off push.

Amber’s Tim Barson on how home batteries are turning into a money spinner. Plus: Rooftop solar shattering records across the grid.

We talk with RayGen’s Richard Payne at the newly opened solar and storage plant in Carwarp. Plus: Consumer power to fill coal gap.

We talk to early adopter and self confessed “energy nerd” Andrew Wilson about the key lessons he has learned from four years with home solar and storage.

We talk to Peter Leeson about the rise and rise of his Australian made Volt solar tile, which is being installed on rooftops in every state in Australia – and setting records overseas.

Australia excels in solar R&D and uptake – but can it become a major supplier of panels? We ask APVI's Muriel Watt. Plus: solar strife in the regions and a new home battery scheme.

Going all-electric is not easy – or is it? University of Wollongong’s Ty Christopher shares his lived and worked experience of home electrification and busts some myths. Watch out for our upcoming Electrify Everything series of podcasts. More details to come.

We head to the Victorian goldfields town of Maldon to hear why it’s the perfect place for a community battery – and how grid-side energy storage is becoming a key network tool.

Rob Gell from Solar Recovery Corp on why recycling is not the best solution to Australia’s solar waste problem – and how his company hopes to set a new path.

Solar Victoria’s Stan Krpan on the new incentives for rooftop solar and battery storage. Plus: Should landlords be required to install rooftop solar?

Andy McCarthy reflects on his journey from a garage-based start-up to the CEO of RACV solar. Plus Queensland does it again.

Gabrielle Kuiper on why rooftop solar should not be ignored by grid planners. Plus: Latest news including dire warning for PV installers on inverters.

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?

A look at South Australia’s week in isolation and the role of rooftop solar. Plus: Another failed venture

We look at developments in Queensland and South Australia and Nigel delivers All Energy wrap and picks apart Sky After Dark misinformation about cobalt

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?

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.

Extreme weather conditions in China starts to have impact on solar and battery supply chains, plus all the local news.

Early spring brings solar surge and coal crackles as landmark changes made to policy.

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.

Household solar and battery storage play a key role in AEMO’s future plans, but angry consumers might choose to go their own way.