Solar Insiders - a Renew Economy Podcast

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Jun 2026

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Join Renew Economy founder Giles Parkinson and editor Sophie Vorrath as they discuss the ins & outs of the solar industry and what it means for consumers.

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June 12, 202632 min

The public power company plugging the gaps

State Electricity Commission CEO Chris Miller on how the government-owned energy company is filling gaps up and down the renewables transition, from home electrification to deep storage.

May 20, 20261 hr 10 min

Renters and the "right to plug in"

Rewiring Australia CEO Francis Vierboom on what governments can do to help renters cut their energy bills, like giving them access to portable solar and battery options. Plus news of the week.

May 7, 202638 min

The small company taking giant steps to close the energy gap

Lauren Mellor and Chantelle Johns from Original Power on their mission to take the power back for First Nations communities in the Northern Territory.

April 29, 202653 min

Can we make climate action great again?

Thom Woodroofe on his new book, Power, Prosperity & Planet, and why making solar as common to households as smoke alarms is one of the keys to climate policy success.

April 22, 202654 min

Community batteries – can networks deliver what it says on the tin?

Rob Amphlett Lewis on Ausgrid's Energy Storage as a Service offer, the falling cost of network batteries and the consumer driven evolution of modern poles and wires companies.

April 2, 20261 hr 3 min

How storage and knowledge can make energy "pretty much free"

Matthew van der Linden from Flow Power shares his conviction that people have the power – and the tech – to take control of their energy costs. Plus news of the week.

March 19, 202641 min

How saving energy can save businesses a fortune

Jonathan Pooch from DETA Consulting on the untapped riches of energy productivity. Plus news of the week.

March 12, 20261 hr 12 min

How bushfires sparked a neighbourhood battery blueprint

Ben McGowan, managing director of community-owned retailer Indigo Power, on the key role mid-scale batteries can play in regional energy resilience. Plus news of the week.

March 4, 202640 min

What's the right way to consult with communities?

Camilla Hamilton from Cogency explains the importance of research, listening, and good coffee when consulting with communities on renewables. Plus news of the week.

February 25, 202645 min