Giles Parkinson and Nigel Morris

Solar taxes, solar switch-offs, 100 per cent solar, amazing technology cost predictions and some stunning innovations. And it all happened in 2021.

5B’s Chris McGrath joins us to talk about 5B’s new acquisition and gigawatt scale deployment plans. Plus: Confusion over DC Isolators.

South Australia becomes world’s first gigawatt scale grid to record negative demand, while new DC isolator rules cause relief and confusion.

Major new benchmark reached for rooftop solar, as “negative demand” reached in South Australia.

Out of the blue, Australia is targeting ultra low cost solar to underpin its green industrial transition.

Andrew Forrest’s surprising big bet on thin film solar, renewable records tumble, and a crackdown by the regulators.

Rooftop solar nears 100% of South Australia demand, as AEMO prepares PV shutdowns and regulator acts on Taylor’s solar review.

Australia has a chance to set up its own solar manufacturing industry after new benchmark in solar cell efficiency.

Why rooftop solar will be dominant feature of grid within 5 years. And we speak to Autonomous Energy over recent buyout.

Solar industry faces pressure from rising import prices, shipping costs and Covid. But flexible exports offer hope for a smarter future.