Videos

The remarkable story of Australia’s first community-owned solar farm | Energy Insiders

A solar farm inspired by Tony Abbott’s climate attacks has finally been opened. Mhairi Fraser takes us through the remarkable journey. Plus: Boyne bailout, oil markets, and the EV boom.

Join Renew Economy founder and editor-in-chief Giles Parkinson and columnist and energy markets expert David Leitch as they discuss the week's main events - politics, solar and storage.

Energy Insiders Podcast

Join Renew Economy founder and editor-in-chief Giles Parkinson and columnist and energy markets expert David Leitch as they discuss the week's main events - politics, solar and storage.

Share

Recent Posts

Queensland ratchets up investment in CopperString transmission project

Queensland commits another $420 million to the CopperString transmission link, designed to connect the mineral…

11 June 2026

“Two very different types of people:” Australia’s split energy personality and what it means for grid connections

When it comes to network people and developer people, opposites do not attract and this…

11 June 2026

“The only one in Australia:” First of its kind eight-hour battery with rapid charging formally opened

A first of its kind eight-hour battery, with special permission to charge in half the…

11 June 2026

Data centres says they will drive down network part of bills, and want us to embrace their diesel generators

Data centres are expected by owners themselves and networks to push down the grid component…

11 June 2026

Consultants might profess a commitment to net zero, but they are core to fossil fuel propaganda playbook

Fossil fuel industry wants to expand oil, gas and coal production, and win approvals through…

11 June 2026

Hotly contested electricity pricing reform “not about protecting networks,” says AEMC chair

Ahead of final recommendations next week, AEMC chair says pricing reforms "not about protecting networks…

11 June 2026