Confusion and frustration in the Sunshine state as the government seeks to justify new rules that will add costs to solar farms and make some installations impossible.
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Energy Insiders Podcast: Have regulators gone too far on “system strength”?
Power systems expert Bruce Miller questions why new wind and solar plants are required to install synchronous condensers, and questions other regulatory thinking about frequency and voltage.
Solar Insiders Podcast: Australia and the art of the stop-start solar policy
Australia’s mix of solar policies is driving some parts of the industry crazy with frustration, as the phone stops ringing in Victoria and strict new workplace rules derail Queensland.
Energy Insiders Podcast: Energy Estate’s very big storage play
Fresh from a landmark deal on the Bomen solar farm, focus in now turning to a huge solar farm and battery in NSW.
Energy Insiders Podcast: How to electrify the world with renewables
Christian Breyer from LUT University discusses the newly released study that shows if Paris targets are to be met, everything needs to be electrified and powered by renewables.
The Driven Podcast: Biofuels, batteries, or hydrogen
With the energy transition in the main grid gathering pace, more focus is turning to de-carbonising transport. We talk to Australian engineer Stephanie Moroz, who has worked in all three sectors, about the pros and cons of biofuels, batteries and hydrogen.
Energy Insiders Podcast: Butler says Labor will move quickly on climate and energy
Mark Butler outlines his plans should Labor win government. Plus, we look at Snowy 2.0 costs and the failed Port Augusta solar tower project.
Solar Insiders Podcast: Record installations, phantom sales, and the demise of the roof monkey
Australian rooftop solar installations surge to new records, but as we reveal on this podcast some big retailers are making significant sales without the means to install the panels.
The Driven Podcast: The Coalition is “fighting the future” on EVs
Labor climate change spokesman Mark Butler says he is stunned by the Coalition campaign against EVs, and spells out how Labor will reach its 50% EV target.
Energy Insiders Podcast: Pilbara wind and solar will be cheapest power in Asia
CWP Renewables chair Alex Hewitt to discuss the need to accelerate policy, the wind, solar and battery project in NSW, and the giant Pilbara wind and solar plans.








