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Energy Insiders Podcast: Why networks now love solar and battery storage

The uptake of rooftop solar has defied the expectations of energy utilities, but networks now see it and battery storage as the key to their future. Ausnet’s Alistair Parker explains why. Plus: Biden’s big plans but nothing much changes in Australian policy circles.

And you can find previous editions of the Energy Insiders Podcast here, or on your favourite podcast platform.

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