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Four million and counting – the race to make the PV puzzle pieces fit21 Nov 202400:52:10
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 shade08 Nov 202400:44:57
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!17 Oct 202400:59:34
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?09 Oct 202400:37:50
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 Maverick04 Sep 202400:45:27
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 donga22 Aug 202400:44:39
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?08 Aug 202400:55:02
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 batteries25 Jul 202400:47:36
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.
New dawn for household batteries11 Jul 202400:47:36
Huon Hoogesteger from Smart Commercial Solar talks about almost everything but solar, as batteries and other bespoke energy solutions step into the light. Plus, Renewables in Agriculture.
How millions of batteries can deliver billions in savings17 Jun 202400:38:08
Clean Energy Council's Con Hristodoulidis on the huge, universal value of home battery storage – and why education will be crucial to unlocking it. Plus: Rooftop solar has a big month, with a small twist.
Redback revival, battery rebates and solar tax30 May 202400:38:07
Redback CEO Adrian Knack on surviving and thriving in the home battery business. Plus: A boost for batteries and a tax on solar.
How to get off gas and electrify09 May 202400:46:11
Peter Steele from Goodbye Gas on how his company is helping households to go all-electric. Plus: Mixed messages from the top.
Australia loses it on solar18 Apr 202400:37:04
Australia falls out of global top 10 solar countries. Plus: GridBeyond's Michael Phelan on the rise of VPPs; and battery rebates.
Can Australia make its own solar?04 Apr 202400:40:08
Arena boss Darren Miller on the Solar Sunshot, and why Australia needs a stake in the supply chain. Plus: Households lead renewables charge, and the growth of solar balconies.
Heat pump demand red hot, batteries just warming up15 Mar 202400:39:10
Solar Victoria CEO Stan Krpan talks rebate milestones, red hot heat pump demand and home battery uptake. Plus rooftop solar crackdowns and a battery business in trouble.
Solar tariffs slashed again29 Feb 202400:46:24
Nexa’s Stephanie Bashir on how to reshape grid around consumer energy as solar tariffs cut and PV sets new records.
Can panels, farmers and sheep get along?21 Dec 202300:45:02
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.
The fight for fairer rooftop PV – and cheaper home batteries23 Nov 202300:37:10
Heidi Douglas talks through Solar Citizens’ list of policy asks for the upcoming energy ministers’ meeting. Could we get discounted batteries for Christmas?
SunDrive's hot pursuit of Australian-made PV10 Nov 202300:35:41
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?
The power of putting First Nations first12 Oct 202300:37:36
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.
Making money out of home batteries28 Sep 202300:51:39
Amber’s Tim Barson on how home batteries are turning into a money spinner. Plus: Rooftop solar shattering records across the grid.
Australia’s CPV and low cost storage breakthrough08 Sep 202300:49:04
We talk with RayGen’s Richard Payne at the newly opened solar and storage plant in Carwarp. Plus: Consumer power to fill coal gap.
Confessions of a solar and battery nerd24 Aug 202300:46:36
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.
Volt from the blue11 Aug 202300:40:54
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.
Can Australia become a global solar manufacturer?28 Jul 202300:45:12
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.
Demystifying home electrification13 Jul 202300:58:05
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.
Small town, medium battery – big solar win29 Jun 202300:35:12
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.
Solar recycling vs solar recovery15 Jun 202300:31:41
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, batteries and landlords31 May 202300:47:58
Solar Victoria’s Stan Krpan on the new incentives for rooftop solar and battery storage. Plus: Should landlords be required to install rooftop solar?
From coal valley outsider to solar trailblazer18 May 202300:40:22
Andy McCarthy reflects on his journey from a garage-based start-up to the CEO of RACV solar. Plus Queensland does it again.
Getting to grips with solar duck curve11 May 202300:40:54
Gabrielle Kuiper on why rooftop solar should not be ignored by grid planners. Plus: Latest news including dire warning for PV installers on inverters.
Little solar’s very big year21 Dec 202200:39:14
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?
Turn it off, turn it on23 Nov 202200:37:34
A look at South Australia’s week in isolation and the role of rooftop solar. Plus: Another failed venture
The dumb decisions holding back rooftop PV10 Nov 202200:40:20
We look at developments in Queensland and South Australia and Nigel delivers All Energy wrap and picks apart Sky After Dark misinformation about cobalt
Is there such a thing as 'peak solar'?12 Oct 202200:36:13
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?
Solar symphonies and eating coal’s lunch14 Sep 202200:27:48
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.
China drought to hit solar, battery supplies01 Sep 202200:41:26
Extreme weather conditions in China starts to have impact on solar and battery supply chains, plus all the local news.
Spring Clean on the Grid17 Aug 202200:35:59
Early spring brings solar surge and coal crackles as landmark changes made to policy.
Households now want batteries with their solar21 Jul 202200:36:45
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.
Will angry consumers leave the grid?05 Jul 202200:36:08
Household solar and battery storage play a key role in AEMO’s future plans, but angry consumers might choose to go their own way.
Death of a retailer22 Jun 202200:37:51
Enova Energy’s demise highlights failed structure of Australia’s energy market. Plus: Bizarre tariff stories, and a long drive in a Model Y.
The solar industry won’t waste this energy crisis09 Jun 202200:34:04
The mood in the solar industry has lifted as energy price hikes boost interest in rooftop PV and battery storage.
What the election result means for solar industry26 May 202200:38:27
Celebrations as Coalition policy bollards swept away, but what does this really mean for the solar industry?
The day the Coalition discovered solar panels11 May 202200:41:22
Angus Taylor visits a solar factory, the big news out of Smart Energy Expo, and the solar-coaster. Again.
Big deals in solar28 Apr 202200:36:12
There is a lot of deal making going on in the solar industry, and drug runners have found a new use for modules.
Why rooftop solar turned out to be a good idea14 Apr 202200:25:47
Leading rooftop critic now accepts it's good at getting rid of coal and benefits consumers. Plus: Are the cowboys back?
What we can learn from solar pioneers31 Mar 202200:37:50
Australia’s solar pioneers get together, SunDrive sets efficiency records, and ScoMo bin stickers go wild.
The global rooftop boom18 Mar 202200:42:04
Global rooftop solar installations expected to reach nearly 100GW in 2025. As Australia’s solar pioneers get together.
New year solar gloom, and SMA’s big inverter plans07 Mar 202200:45:32
Nigel Morris has downgraded his rooftop solar forecasts for 2022, while SMA’s Boris Wolff shares his take on the Australian and global market, and the shift towards grid forming inverters.
Solar switch off now in force in W.A.16 Feb 202200:40:01
The solar switch off mechanism is now in force in W.A, and the coal lobby is fighting back at the idea that the end is nigh.
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