Giles Parkinson & Nigel Morris

Solar Insiders Podcast: Has Andrew Forrest made right call on thin film solar?

Andrew Forrest’s surprising big bet on thin film solar, renewable records tumble, and a crackdown by the regulators.

Rooftop solar nears 100% of South Australia demand, as AEMO prepares PV shutdowns and regulator acts on Taylor’s solar review.

Australia has a chance to set up its own solar manufacturing industry after new benchmark in solar cell efficiency.

Why rooftop solar will be dominant feature of grid within 5 years. And we speak to Autonomous Energy over recent buyout.

Solar industry faces pressure from rising import prices, shipping costs and Covid. But flexible exports offer hope for a smarter future.

The solar market has reached a plateau, but new projections suggest that home batteries might finally have their day.

Covid has virtually shut down solar installations in three states, as Autonomous fights for survival.

Rooftop solar systems are getting bigger, thanks to business interest, but the market still remains tough, and complicated.

Costs of producing solar are falling well below coal, which might be one reason why fossil fuel incumbents are trying to cash in while they can.

Australia’s solar pioneers have been awesome, and it’s sad to say goodbye. Plus: Some really crap solar stories.