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Solar Insiders Podcast: Can networks be nimble?
Ausgrid’s Rob Amphlett Lewis on the challenges and opportunities facing Australia’s largest distribution network. Plus the launch of Australia’s home battery rebate and other news of the week.
Sophie Vorrath

Jul 4, 2025

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Solar Insiders Podcast: The community that built its own renewable grid
Kait Williamson from Flow Power on how one Victorian town built its own green power solution from the ground up. Plus the news of the week.
Sophie Vorrath

Jun 26, 2025

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Solar Insiders Podcast: Home battery storage with the lot
RedEarth CEO Marc Sheldon on the evolution of home batteries, the company’s new “Microgrid in a Box” offering, and why he’s not a fan of VPPs. Plus news of the week.
Sophie Vorrath & Rachel Williamson

Jun 12, 2025

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Solar Insiders Podcast: The energy pilot that pays customers to dial down their solar
Engie’s Ryan Wavish on how the retailer is flipping the sun tax to make solar curtailment work for everyone. Plus, news of the week.
Sophie Vorrath & Giles Parkinson

May 29, 2025

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Solar Insiders Podcast: Australia’s waste panel problem – and how to turn it into a goldmine
Smart Energy Council’s Darren Johannesen explains how Australia’s solar “waste” stream is actually a massive reclaimed resources opportunity – but the federal government needs to act fast. Plus, news of the week.
Sophie Vorrath & Giles Parkinson

May 21, 2025

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Solar Insiders Podcast: How to make the most out of home batteries
Amber Electric’s Myles Eftos on how home batteries can be money making machines. Plus, a post-election debrief and Australia’s new favourite battery.
Sophie Vorrath & Giles Parkinson

May 8, 2025

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Solar Insiders Podcast: Shouting from the rooftops
OpenSolar’s Sophie Wright on the mission to streamline solar businesses so that more money and time can be spent where it’s most needed – putting panels on rooftops. Plus, the news of the week.
Sophie Vorrath & Giles Parkinson

Apr 23, 2025

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Solar Insiders Podcast: A Teal take on what voters want – and how to give it to them
NSW Independent Allegra Spender on her plan for permanent energy bill relief and what’s missing from federal Labor’s battery rebate. Plus, dispatches from the Smart Energy Conference.
Sophie Vorrath & Giles Parkinson

Apr 15, 2025

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Solar Insiders Podcast: Get ready for battery rebates
Wayne Smith from the Smart Energy Council on what to expect from the federal home battery rebate (and when to expect it) and Australia’s “sliding doors” energy election.
Sophie Vorrath & Giles Parkinson

Apr 2, 2025

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Solar Insiders Podcast: A roller coaster year in review – and the keys to a smoother 2025
In our final episode for the year, SunWiz’s Warwick Johnston on the highs and the lows of 2024 for rooftop PV, home batteries and all those who make the industry tick. Plus the news of the week.
Sophie Vorrath & Giles Parkinson

Dec 20, 2024

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Solar Insiders Podcast: It’s a consumer energy revolution! Can retailers go with the flow?
Matthew van der Linden on Flow Power’s big move into residential retail. Plus the latest on the rooftop PV market, SunDrive’s innovation progress, and other news.
Sophie Vorrath & Giles Parkinson

Dec 5, 2024

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Solar Insiders Podcast: Four million and counting – the race to make the PV puzzle pieces fit
UNSW’s Baran Yildiz on how Australia’s millions of rooftop solar systems and other consumer energy assets are being integrated into the grid. Plus, a Tesla Powerwall to go with your Bunnings sausage? And other news of the week.
Sophie Vorrath & Giles Parkinson

Nov 21, 2024

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