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Sophie Vorrath & Rachel Williamson

Solar Insiders Podcast: Riding the home battery wave

December 4, 2025 by Sophie Vorrath & Rachel Williamson Leave a Comment

GoodWe’s Dean Williamson gives an insider’s view of the home battery boom, talks new products, and sends brand growth through to the keeper. Plus news of the week.

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Solar Insiders Podcast: Silicon, silver and sliding doors

November 20, 2025 by Sophie Vorrath & Rachel Williamson Leave a Comment

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Solar Insiders thumbnail pylon & fronius

Neeraj Das from ElecSome on the huge economic and resource opportunity solar recycling presents for Australia – and how close we are to stuffing it up. Plus news of the week.

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Solar Insiders Podcast: Would you like electrification with that?

November 6, 2025 by Sophie Vorrath & Rachel Williamson Leave a Comment

Solar Insiders thumbnail pylon & fronius
Solar Insiders thumbnail pylon & fronius

Energy Efficiency Council CEO Luke Menzel on how Australia must take a smorgasbord approach to home energy to make the most of Labor’s free solar plan. Plus, news of the week.

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Solar Insiders Podcast: Start me up

August 14, 2025 by Sophie Vorrath & Rachel Williamson Leave a Comment

EnergyLab CEO Megan Fisher on the vital role start-up funding, mentoring and acceleration is playing in the evolution of consumer energy. Plus the news of the week.

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“This is not what I was sold:” VPPs have a trust problem. Can industry fix it?

June 25, 2025 by Sophie Vorrath & Rachel Williamson Leave a Comment

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Source: SA Power Networks
south australia rooftop solar

Virtual power plants are still dogged by major trust issues, industry experts say, with customers reluctant to hand over control of their solar and battery assets. But there is hope.

Filed Under: Battery/Storage

Solar Insiders Podcast: Home battery storage with the lot

June 12, 2025 by Sophie Vorrath & Rachel Williamson Leave a Comment

RedEarth CEO Marc Sheldon on the evolution of home batteries, the company’s new “Microgrid in a Box” offering, and why he’s not a fan of VPPs. Plus news of the week.

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“Cowardly decision:” Victorian Labor flinches on fossil exit, says gas cooktops can stay

September 9, 2024 by Sophie Vorrath & Rachel Williamson Leave a Comment

Image: S Vorrath

A ban on new gas cooktops is off the table in Victoria, with the state government backing away from an across the board phaseout of all new gas appliances in homes.

Filed Under: Electrification, Featured

One-stop shops for home electrification: German start-up grabs share in Australian market

October 13, 2022 by Sophie Vorrath & Rachel Williamson Leave a Comment

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Image courtesy of Tesla
Tesla powerwall home battery cali VPP july 22

European conglomerate dives into Australian solar and battery market with takeover bid and plans to set up “one stop shops” in home electrification.

Filed Under: Software/Gadgets, Battery/Storage, Energy Efficiency, Featured, Solar

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