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Solar powered villages and India’s 10 million solar roofs program

April 8, 2025 by Nigel Morris Leave a Comment

India Gate, New Delhi, Free Pik, Pollution
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India Gate, New Delhi, Free Pik, Pollution

The majority of the homes in one village we visited are equipped with 1kW solar systems and are backed up by a state of the art 6MW/13MWh solar battery system on the edge of town.

Filed Under: Solar

The passing of a solar pioneer – Vale Peter Pedals

September 22, 2023 by Nigel Morris Leave a Comment

Peter Pedals demonstrates pedal-power, Websters Creek, 1993 Image: © Harsha Prabhu

Peter “Pedals” van der Wik – solar pioneer and founder of Nimbin’s Rainbow Power Company – has died. This story is dedicated to his legacy and his vision.

Filed Under: News, Solar

Great Solar Business Podcast: 2022 in review

December 15, 2022 by Nigel Morris Leave a Comment

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roller coaster wiki commons

In the last GSB for 2022, Nige has a big rant, reviews the year and forecasts what’s likely in 2023.

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Great Solar Business Podcast: Have solar roof tiles finally arrived?

November 17, 2022 by Nigel Morris Leave a Comment

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Volt solar tiles

Peter Leeson, founder of Australian solar roof tile company Volt Solar, discusses the launch of their integrated solar roof tile.

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Great Solar Business Podcast: Have we hit peak solar?

November 2, 2022 by Nigel Morris Leave a Comment

Live at the All Energy Conference, Nigel chats with Ric Brazalle from Green Energy Trading.

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Great Solar Business Podcast: Smart hot water diverters

October 5, 2022 by Nigel Morris Leave a Comment

Scott Young from Catch Power explains why hot water diverters have come of age and how they can save consumers hundreds of dollars.

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Great Solar Business Podcast: Are heat pumps the future?

September 22, 2022 by Nigel Morris Leave a Comment

The history, technology and future of heat pump technology and what it means for solar businesses, with Chris Taylor from Apricus.

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Great Solar Business Podcast: Rooftop solar safety

August 24, 2022 by Nigel Morris Leave a Comment

Tips, tricks and what’s new in solar safety with Erik Zimmerman from SiteTech Safety

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Great Solar Business Podcast: WTF is going on in the energy market?

August 10, 2022 by Nigel Morris Leave a Comment

Image: Beon Energy Solutions

David Leitch from ITK Services and co-host of Energy Insiders, joins Nigel to discuss the machinations of the energy market.

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Great Solar Business Podcast: Solar supply and demand for 2022

July 26, 2022 by Nigel Morris Leave a Comment

With the solar industry facing massive transformation, Lliam Ricketts from Supply Partners explains what’s going on with the supply chain. Recorded at Energy Next.

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