Energy Insiders - a RenewEconomy Podcast

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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.

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Will data centres make or break wind?

Aug 7th, 2026 5:24 AM

Kane Thornton has moved from the peak renewables body to data centres, now the presumed peak renewable buyer. We discuss Bowen’s new rules, the bigger rooftop solar rebate, and other news.

A battery with every wind turbine

Jul 31st, 2026 3:51 AM

Goldwind's John Titchen explains why and how all new wind turbines could come with their own battery. Plus: Lily D'Ambrosio resigns, the best of ACES and some new contracts.

Why we make renewable projects so hard

Jul 24th, 2026 4:23 AM

Consultant Shane Quinnell on the many hurdles we force renewable projects to jump over – and then wonder why they trip up. Plus, news of the week.

Is Australia on target for a “step change” in energy?

Jul 17th, 2026 12:08 AM

Is Australia on target for a “step change” in energy? AEMO’S head of systems Nicola Falcon on the 2026 ISP and the importance of grid forming inverters. Plus: Renewable tender changes, data centre rules and more electric trucks.

Electric truck network starts to take shape

Jul 10th, 2026 5:04 AM

Electric trucks are suddenly big news in Australia. We catch up with NewVolt's Anthony Headlam on its plans for network of large charging stations. Plus: News of the week.

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