Great Solar Business: Recent Episodes
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Welcome to RenewEconomy’s latest podcast, in which Nigel Morris deep-dives into what makes a great solar business, and how to learn from the past and prepare for the future so that your business thrives.
In the last GSB for 2022 Nige has a big rant, reviews the year, and forecasts what's likley in 2023
Building a solar company from scratch with Jack Hooper from Gem Energy RACQ Solar, and how they ended up selling to RACQ
Peter Leeson, founder of Australian solar roof tile company Volt Solar, discusses the launch of their integrated solar roof tile
Live at the All Energy Conference Nige chats with Ric Brazalle from Green Energy Trading
Scott Young from Catch Power explains why hot water diverters have come of age and how they can save consumers hundreds of dollars
The history, technology and future of Heat Pump technology and what it means for solar businesses with Chris Taylor from Apricus.
David Leitch from ITK Services and co-host of Energy Insiders, joins Nigel to discuss the machinations of the energy market
With the solar industry facing massive transformation Lliam Ricketts from Supply Partners explains what’s going on upstream with the supply chain. Recorded at the Energy Next conference.
Multi-award winning solar pioneer Professor Renate Egan outlines the secrets to getting grants
Olivia Smith from PositiveGood discusses where and how PR fits into your marketing toolkit
We explore the pros and cons of making a move into the solar industry with Thornton DeVoy from Solar Analytics.
Nigel Morris pulls apart a solar panel quotation experience that went from bad to worse to stupid.
Now trade shows are back Grant Behrendorf from AC Solar Warehouse provides the dos and don’ts for anyone hosting a booth.
Hear the highs and lows, inspiration and learnings, from this week’s Smart Energy Conference with Luke Beattie from Solar Gain and Karl Jensen from Solar Juice.
Eddie Springer from Springers Solar unravels the secrets to surviving 20 years as a solar retailer.
Ria O’Hehir, CEO of Greenbank Environmental, discusses rebate schemes and what solar installers can expect in the future.
Daniel Flanigan from US company Erthos discusses their revolutionary solar mounting system.
A frank and practical conversation with Bobbi McKibbin from Australian Women in Solar Energy and Solar Integrity about creating more opportunities for women in the solar industry.
Thomas Bell from Sunman Energy explains their glass free solar technology, and how and why it can grow the solar pie.
Nigel talks to solar retailers and installers about the highs and lows of the 2021 solar coaster, and finds out what's in store for 2022.
We explore the issues and challenges of protecting consumers and regulating solar retailers in Australia with Gerard Brody, the CEO of the Consumer Action Law Centre in Melbourne.
Dive into the world of ‘ones-and-zeros’ to find out how they can help grow your business, with Warwick Johnston from Sunwiz.
Nigel discusses how deep and long lasting relationships with technology suppliers can really make a difference to solar businesses with Lindsay Hart from Selectronic, who has over 35 years of experience in this ever-changing industry.
The solar industry is facing serious shortages of hardware as well as labour. Rami Fedda from Solar Juice discusses what’s causing the supply problems and how you can minimise your risk as a result.
Views are polarised over whether the solar industry is over-regulated or under-regulated. Mathew Power and Mark Williamson from the Clean Energy Regulator discuss whether we've got the regulation balance right.
Kon Flaherty from Green Energy Technologies in Queensland shows how to find a point of difference in an increasingly crowded solar market.
Benoy Thanjan, CEO and founder of Reneu Energy and host of the Solar Mavericks Podcast, spells out the similarities and the stark differences in how Australia and the US are adopting solar.
From an unknown product in the mid 90s Fronius inverters now have 40% of Australia's inverter market. CEO of Fronius Australia, Hans Enwagner, discusses what the future holds for inverter technology and how it will impact solar businesses.
With one of the most competitive solar markets in the world, can the market sustain so much competition? Andy McCarthy from RACV Solar, who started his business in his third bedroom, discusses the risks and benefits of M&A.
We interviewed 5 solar business owners and asked "what are the top 3 issues affecting your business?" Featuring Troy Ryan from the Solar Depot.
Networks expert and consumer advocate Mike Swanston shares his vision for Grid 3.0, and the central role that solar will play in it.
Echo Group founder Erik Zimmerman joins Nigel Morris to discuss some of the tricks of the solar trade.
How cheap can solar be? Find out in this interview with Dr Martin Green from UNSW. Sponsored by Solar Juice.
Welcome to RenewEconomy’s newest podcast, in which Nigel Morris deep-dives into what makes a great solar business, and how to learn from the past and prepare for the future so that your business thrives.