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Energy Insiders - a RenewEconomy Podcast

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Renewable Energy
Electric Vehicles
Battery Storage
Australia
Solar Energy
Climate Change
Energy Transition
Wind Energy
China
Energy Policy
Social License
Electrification
Vehicle To Grid Technology
Community Engagement
Nuclear Energy
Rooftop Solar
New South Wales
Capacity Investment Scheme
Consumer Energy Resources
Batteries

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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Former EDO boss and now Greens MLC Sue Higginson on the huge implications of the High Court ruling on coal and climate impacts. Plus: A big week for wind and roads, and other news.

There is a big new player in Australia’s energy market, bringing bigger wind turbines and batteries for hybrids. Envision Australia’s Peter Cowling talks their plans and the state of the energy transition.

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Amandine Denis-Ryan from IEEFA on what can be done about Australia's unique and unhealthy dependence on diesel, as well as the Safeguard Mechanism, green iron and other tech. Plus: Wind farms come and go, a crazy gas plan, and other news.

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Zenith Energy's Michael Buzzard on the remarkable energy transitions achieved in off-grid mines, and plans for the future. Plus: The Coalition chainsaw and other news of the week.

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Recent Guests

Amandine Denis-Ryan
Analyst from Ieefa (Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis)
Ieefa
Episode: Australia's diesel dependence is not normal
Michael Buzzard
Representative of Zenith Energy, interviewed about off-grid mining power
Zenith Energy
Episode: The off-grid mines leading the charge towards 100 pct renewables
John Martin
CEO of Windlab
Windlab
Episode: The "impossible" wind project that broke the investment drought
David McElrea
Chief Executive of the Smart Energy Council
Smart Energy Council
Episode: Should ageing coal generators be fed carrots or sticks?
Tom Geiser
Speaker from Good Heat, organizer/participant at the Australasian Renewable Heat Conference
Good Heat
Episode: Zero carbon heat, Australia's next big challenge
Sabiene Heindl
CEO, The Energy Charter
The Energy Charter
Episode: Why we need regional leaders for renewable transition
Karl Braganza
General Manager of Research at the Bureau of Meteorology
Bureau of Meteorology
Episode: El Niño is coming
James Guthrie
Partner in the Energy Resources and Infrastructure Group at Gilbert + Tobin
Gilbert + Tobin
Episode: Special Episode: The missing molecules - SAF, energy security and Australia’s next industrial opportunity
Mac Irvine
CFO of Sustainable Fuels Company, Jet Zero
Jet Zero
Episode: Special Episode: The missing molecules - SAF, energy security and Australia’s next industrial opportunity

Hosts

Giles Parkinson
Host of Energy Insiders; editor-in-chief of Renew Economy
David Leitch
Co-host; energy markets expert

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 475 ratings
  • Direct to the point

    I’ve enjoyed this podcast for a few years, but I must say I’m really enjoying “direct David” over recent episode. It’s a climate crisis and David’s reducing patience with waffle and bollox is most welcome.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Guy Har
    United States6 months ago
  • Great topic but hosts soapbox rather than interview

    This podcast deals with a fascinating and important suite of issues.

    Sadly, the hosts are not terrific interviewers. They load too many of their own opinions into questions and don’t ask short, inquiring questions that would permit the guests to speak.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Sam Ure
    Australiaa year ago
  • My favorite pod

    So valuable

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    리뷰계 박평식
    Canadaa year ago
  • Loving it until the Hydrogen Australia interview with David Cavanagh

    Gents,

    I enjoy your show and regularly rate it 5 stars but the interview with David Cavanagh was frankly poor.

    Hydrogen has been the renewable darling because everyone down to the layman knows that when it burns it makes clean water H2O.

    What they don’t know is:

    1. The cost? (unsubsidised)!

    2. Where it comes from? (the myriad of colours!!)

    3. That it is also a greenhouse gas, 11.6x GWP of CO2

    4. The inefficiency of production, storage, transport and losses along the way

    Etc.

    Read Michael Lieb... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Alex von Muralt
    Australia2 years ago
  • Finally the facts come out

    This is the most important podcast for Australia right now! Brilliant and informative. I’d love to hear Dr Karl K on there to talk about the state of climate in 2025

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jumcookedit
    Australia2 years ago

Listeners Say

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Guest lineup and practical insights are frequently praised.
Listeners value the depth on policy and market forces.
Production and interview pacing are sometimes noted as areas to improve.
Audience appreciates up-to-date industry context and data-backed discussions.

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Talking Points

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The off-grid mines leading the charge towards 100 pct renewables
Q: What enabled you to push beyond 50 percent renewables to the high 80s or 90s at these sites?
A combination of factors including the role of wind in providing longer-term PPA stability, longer-duration storage, and the integration of solar, batteries, and thermal where needed, all coordinated through advanced control systems to optimize the hybrid power station.
The off-grid mines leading the charge towards 100 pct renewables
Q: What sort of savings are you able to tell miners they can achieve now with renewables packages?
The guest notes that while specific savings depend on the miners' current costs, Zenith focuses on delivering the most competitive package possible, and miners compare it against diesel or grid options to determine overall value; diesel price volatility has increased the appeal of renewables, but exact savings vary by site.
Why we need regional leaders for renewable transition
Q: What is the Energy Charter and why was it created?
It began in 2018 to address affordability and systemic issues by connecting different parts of the supply chain, with a focus on customer and community centricity and a move toward collaboration.
El Niño is coming
Q: What role does machine learning play in forecasting, and is it changing practice?
ML is increasingly used to augment traditional physical models for near-term forecasting, offering computational efficiency and potential improvements in extreme-event prediction, with ongoing development to complement but not replace physical models.
El Niño is coming
Q: How do current forecasts anticipate El Niño effects over the coming year?
Current forecasts indicate a strong El Niño with a warm Pacific and corresponding atmospheric response, suggesting drier and hotter conditions in many parts of Australia, especially during the coming year, though rainfall signals can vary regionally.

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This program consistently covers energy policy, markets, and technology shifts in the Australian context, with a strong emphasis on renewables integration, grid reliability, and the economics of decarbonization. Episodes frequently feature prominent industry leaders, regulators, and analysts discussing policy design, transmission planning, data centers, EV charging, storage, and the evolving role of big-energy players. A notable strength is the guest roster, which blends public-sector perspectives with practical industry experience, producing a pragmatic, finance- and policy-informed view of the energy transition. Listeners are likely professionals who need clear, data-backed analysis to inform strategic decisions, media coverage, or sponso... more

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