Sophie Vorrath & Giles Parkinson

Solar Insiders Podcast: Look ma, no gas!

October 17, 2024 by Sophie Vorrath & Giles Parkinson Leave a Comment

Clint Hare on Australia’s most sustainable housing development, which has been building all-electric, super energy efficient homes on Victoria’s Bass Coast for the past decade – with huge success.

Solar Insiders Podcast: Can rooftop PV be a lifetime asset?

October 9, 2024 by Sophie Vorrath & Giles Parkinson Leave a Comment

Patrick Matweew from Enphase Energy on his journey from a coal town in Germany to a solar career in Queensland – and the big difference quality microinverters can make. Plus the week in solar news.

Solar Insiders Podcast: Rise of an Australian PV Maverick

September 4, 2024 by Sophie Vorrath & Giles Parkinson Leave a Comment

5B’s chief strategy officer Nicole Kuepper-Russell on the company’s journey from concept scribbled on a napkin, to one of Australia’s biggest solar manufacturing success stories.

Solar Insiders Podcast: Battery boom-time in the land of the diesel-free donga

August 22, 2024 by Sophie Vorrath & Giles Parkinson Leave a Comment

Nic Stone on the innovative off-grid projects using PowerPlus Energy’s Australian made – and made for Australia – batteries, including tons of renewable powered dongas.

Solar Insiders Podcast: Reuse, reclaim or recycle?

August 8, 2024 by Sophie Vorrath & Giles Parkinson Leave a Comment

Smart Energy Council’s Darren Johannesen on some fascinating revelations about end-of-life solar panels and where their value lies

Solar Insiders Podcast: Controlling household PV and batteries

July 25, 2024 by Sophie Vorrath & Giles Parkinson Leave a Comment

Amid the big push to orchestrate consumer energy resources, we talk to Andrew Blaver about the successes and dud notes of Western Australia’s Project Symphony.

Solar Insiders Podcast: New dawn for household batteries

July 10, 2024 by Sophie Vorrath & Giles Parkinson Leave a Comment

Huon Hoogesteger from Smart Commercial Solar talks about almost everything but solar, as batteries and other bespoke energy solutions step into the light. Plus, Renewables in Agriculture.

Solar Insiders Podcast: How millions of batteries can deliver billions in savings

June 18, 2024 by Sophie Vorrath & Giles Parkinson Leave a Comment

Clean Energy Council’s Con Hristodoulidis on the huge, universal value of home battery storage – and why education will be crucial to unlocking it. Plus: Rooftop solar has a big month, with a small twist.