A combination of corporate and state government demand rescued many wind and solar projects in 2020. Chris Briggs explains why.
Podcasts
Solar Insiders Podcast: How one old hippy survived the Solar Coaster
Solar veteran, and “former hippy”, Stuart Watson on how he got into the solar industry, and his recent adventures on his Solar Coaster electric yacht. Plus: Installation records tumble in November.
Energy Insiders Podcast: EV taxes, big batteries and green hydrogen
We talk to UQ’s EV specialist Jake Whitehead about the impact of the proposed electric vehicle road tax, and look at the contest of ideas between NSW and Canberra, and more big battery and green hydrogen announcements.
The Driven Podcast: MG goes electric, and wants to lead the market
The famous MG brand – now China owned – has launched its first electric car in Australia and has big ambitions. We talk to MG Australia’s head of development, and take the MG ZS EV for a drive.
Energy Insiders Transcript: NSW energy minister Matt Kean
Transcript from the Energy Insiders podcast interview with NSW energy minister Matt Kean.
Solar Insiders Podcast: How the electric Solar Coaster nearly sank in deep water
As Victoria unveils an Australia-leading package focusing on solar, batteries and energy efficiency, the Solar Coaster nearly sank in deep waters off the coast of NSW.
Energy Insiders Podcast: Matt Kean and the NSW energy transition
NSW energy minister Matt Kean explains why the state is fast-tracking plans to transition from coal to renewables. Plus: Australia’s newest big battery, and very big green hydrogen plans.
Transcript: Energy Insiders podcast with Tilt CEO Deion Campbell
Transcript from the Energy Insiders podcast on November 13 with Tilt CEO Doein Campbell.
Energy Insiders Podcast: Why wind is better value than solar
Tilt Renewables CEO Deion Campbell explains why wind farms are better value than solar right now, and challenges at Dundonnell. Plus: Big renewable visions from NSW and Fortescue.
Energy Insiders Podcast: CEFC sees “raft” of battery deals, but gas “debatable”
The head of the Clean Energy Finance Corporation, Ian Learmonth, expects a “raft” of battery storage deals, but says role of CEFC in new gas generation is “debatable”.