Giles Parkinson & David Leitch, Author at RenewEconomy

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Energy Insiders Podcast: Why batteries on wheels will be the next big thing
V2G technology, turning EVs into batteries on wheels, will be big – for drivers, households and the grid. Jon Sibley from enX explains why. Plus: News of the week.
Giles Parkinson & David Leitch

Nov 15, 2024

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Energy Insiders Podcast: Trump is back, and the frog is still boiling
Donald Trump is back. Richie Merzian from the CEIG joins the podcast to discuss the likely impact on climate efforts, COP29, and the outlook in Australia as its big renewable tender is accelerated.
Giles Parkinson & David Leitch

Nov 8, 2024

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Energy Insiders Podcast: How to replace gas
The gas industry says we need more of the fossil fuel to prosper. Jarrod Leak, from the Australian Alliance for Energy Productivity, says that’s not true, and there are alternatives. Plus: News of the week.
Giles Parkinson & David Leitch

Nov 1, 2024

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Energy Insiders Podcast: From zero to renewable hero in 20 years
Simon Emms from transmission company Electranet explains how the state has moved so quickly towards 100 per cent net renewables, and why so much industry wants to plug in. Plus: All Energy buzzes while gas lobby bleats.
Giles Parkinson & David Leitch

Oct 25, 2024

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Energy Insiders Podcast: The trouble with markets
Ric Brazzale from Green Energy Markets discusses what’s happening in key markets for renewables, emissions, efficiency and electrification. Plus, news of the week.
Giles Parkinson & David Leitch

Oct 18, 2024

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Energy Insiders Podcast: A spring full of renewable and battery records
Renewable records continue to tumble, while a big battery helps solve one of the grid’s main challenges. Julius Susanto from Ampere Labs joins us to explain. Plus: Lots of big wind stories.
Giles Parkinson & David Leitch

Oct 11, 2024

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Energy Insiders Podcast: Even hydro is moving beyond baseload
Retiring Hydro Tasmania CEO Ian Brooksbank reflects on the changing nature of grids, the role of hydro, Battery of the Nation and building wind farms in the right place. Plus: Shutting down coal.
Giles Parkinson & David Leitch

Oct 2, 2024

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Energy Insiders Podcast: How to get demand response out of the grid
Carl Hutchinson, the country manager of Enel X, on the difficulties of getting demand response on Australia’s main grid, despite its obvious benefits. Plus: News of the week.
Giles Parkinson & David Leitch

Sep 27, 2024

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Energy Insiders Podcast: The end of baseload
AEMO chief executive Daniel Westerman explains why Australia is shifting from the old paradigm of “baseload” power, and why he still wants spinning machines. Plus: News of the week.
Giles Parkinson & David Leitch

Sep 23, 2024

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CleanTech Bites

Energy Insiders Podcast: Rent-seeking and net zero
Matt Kean on being a private citizen, duelling with Barnaby, rent-seeking on Eraring and pathways to net zero.
Giles Parkinson & David Leitch

Sep 12, 2024

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