Solar Insiders

Podcasts

Solar Insiders Podcast: The “zero-cost” VPP with big plans for empty rooftops
National Renewable Network CEO Alan Hunter on his company’s mission to get home solar and storage to the masses. Plus news of the week.
Sophie Vorrath

Aug 21, 2025

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Solar Insiders Podcast: Start me up
EnergyLab CEO Megan Fisher on the vital role start-up funding, mentoring and acceleration is playing in the evolution of consumer energy. Plus the news of the week.
Sophie Vorrath & Rachel Williamson

Aug 14, 2025

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Solar Insiders Podcast: Poles, wires and fences
Nexa Advisory’s Stephanie Bashir on consumer energy, competition and holding networks to account. Plus: News of the week from the ACES conference in Sydney.
Solar Insiders Podcast

Jul 30, 2025

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Pulse check: Australia’s new battery rebate
Just over a week into Australia’s home battery rebate, how is the rollout really going? Con Hristodoulidis from the Clean Energy Council for a quick pulse check.
Solar Insiders Podcast

Jul 24, 2025

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Solar Insiders Podcast: Looking beyond cheaper home batteries
Con Hristodoulidis from the Clean Energy Council on how the federal home battery rebate is doing, two weeks in, and what comes next in the consumer energy revolution. Plus news of the week.
Sophie Vorrath

Jul 17, 2025

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Solar Insiders Podcast: Can networks be nimble?
Ausgrid’s Rob Amphlett Lewis on the challenges and opportunities facing Australia’s largest distribution network. Plus the launch of Australia’s home battery rebate and other news of the week.
Sophie Vorrath

Jul 4, 2025

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Solar Insiders Podcast: The community that built its own renewable grid
Kait Williamson from Flow Power on how one Victorian town built its own green power solution from the ground up. Plus the news of the week.
Sophie Vorrath

Jun 26, 2025

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Solar Insiders Podcast: Home battery storage with the lot
RedEarth CEO Marc Sheldon on the evolution of home batteries, the company’s new “Microgrid in a Box” offering, and why he’s not a fan of VPPs. Plus news of the week.
Sophie Vorrath & Rachel Williamson

Jun 12, 2025

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Solar Insiders Podcast: The energy pilot that pays customers to dial down their solar
Engie’s Ryan Wavish on how the retailer is flipping the sun tax to make solar curtailment work for everyone. Plus, news of the week.
Sophie Vorrath & Giles Parkinson

May 29, 2025

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Solar Insiders Podcast: Australia’s waste panel problem – and how to turn it into a goldmine
Smart Energy Council’s Darren Johannesen explains how Australia’s solar “waste” stream is actually a massive reclaimed resources opportunity – but the federal government needs to act fast. Plus, news of the week.
Sophie Vorrath & Giles Parkinson

May 21, 2025

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Solar Insiders Podcast: How to make the most out of home batteries
Amber Electric’s Myles Eftos on how home batteries can be money making machines. Plus, a post-election debrief and Australia’s new favourite battery.
Sophie Vorrath & Giles Parkinson

May 8, 2025

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Solar Insiders Podcast: Shouting from the rooftops
OpenSolar’s Sophie Wright on the mission to streamline solar businesses so that more money and time can be spent where it’s most needed – putting panels on rooftops. Plus, the news of the week.
Sophie Vorrath & Giles Parkinson

Apr 23, 2025

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