Some in the solar industry are so frustrated they’d prefer the Victoria government to ditch the solar rebate rather than carry on as is. A few modifications would end the pain.
Podcasts
Energy Insiders Podcast: Does demand response spell the end for dirty peakers?
Nearly two decades after it was first proposed, demand response is to finally become a part of Australia’s electricity market. Craig Memery, from PIAC explains. Plus: Queensland finally delivers.
The Driven Podcast: From Solar Impulse to electric flight
André Borschberg co-piloted the Solar Impulse plane that went round the world on solar power only. He says the future of flight is electric, from passenger planes to intra-city flying pods.
Solar Insiders Podcast: Solar wars in Victoria
As solar industry calls for public protest against Victoria solar plan, we talk to Solar Victoria boss Stan Krpan about the scheme’s design.
Energy Insiders Podcast: Behind Northern Territory’s 10GW solar plans
Eytan Lenko, chair of Beyond Zero Emissions, explains why governments, suppliers, developers, and financiers are getting behind proposals for the world’s biggest solar project in the N.T.
Energy Insiders Podcast: Where to now for battery storage?
Australia now has half a dozen large batteries operating or nearing completion on the grid. Where to now? We talk to Fluence business development head Jaad Cabbabe.
Solar Insiders Podcast: Killer whales and chasing solar rebates
Solar Insiders resumes after a holiday break, with a reminder of why we want emissions free power, examples of 90% solar penetration, and a question over what Victoria does next.
Energy Insiders Podcast: An audience with the Rottnest wind turbine
Rottnest wind turbine stands alone but its influence goes far beyond Perth’s holiday playground. It turned Tony Abbott against wind energy. We find out why.
Energy Insiders Podcast: Mining industry turns to wind, solar, batteries and hydrogen
The mining industry is going green – at least in its electricity supply. A special “live” podcast from the Energy and Mines conference in Perth.
Solar Insiders Podcast: Victoria’s big solar and storage plan
Victoria outlines plan for rooftop solar and battery storage scheme, while the regulator cracks down on dodgy trading in certificates.










