
Is the wind drought over?
23/12/2025 | 48 mins.
We discuss some of the major events of the past year – the dominance of batteries, the emergence of solar-battery hybrids, the hassles for wind and transmission, and the conundrum of EVs.

A blueprint to quit coal, and go green
12/12/2025 | 57 mins.
AEMO's Nicola Falcon runs through the draft 2026 Integrated System Plan, and explains why baseload is not essential to keep the lights on. Plus, news of the week.

No spin needed for renewable gold rush
04/12/2025 | 1h
Energy systems expert Bruce Miller explains why spinning machines won't be needed in future grid, while regional independent MP Helen Haines says developers should drop the spin and focus on community benefits.

Origin CEO Frank Calabria's big energy vision
01/12/2025 | 1h 1 mins.
Frank Calabria, the CEO of Australia's biggest retailer, discusses plans for the country's biggest wind farm, its biggest battery and the biggest coal generator. Plus: News of the week including EPBC and AEMO transition plan.

Are Labor's environmental laws any good?
21/11/2025 | 1h 7 mins.
We dissect Labor’s proposed environmental reforms with the help of Ashurst legal expert Jeff Lynn. Plus: News of the week, and is the CIS working?



Energy Insiders - a RenewEconomy Podcast