It’s no secret that to build out all the new renewable generation, storage and transmission infrastructure we need to reach an 80% renewable grid by 2030, we need communities onboard. In this episode we cover some of the challenges around securing social license, and pathways for progressing this important element of the Energy Transition.

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If you enjoyed listening to our recent conversation with Rob and Sam from Solar Recovery Corporation, don't miss this episode! Tune in to learn more about the challenges and opportunities we face meeting the scale of minerals and metals required to enable the energy transition. 

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This week's podcast episode features insightful discussions with Sam and Rob from Solar Recovery Corporation, shedding light on the immense scale of solar panels that Australia will need to process in the coming decade as well as the exciting opportunity to reuse recovered materials for other clean technology applications.

Discover more about Solar Recovery Corporation's tried and tested technology by exploring their website at https://www.srcorp.com.au/.

On the podcast this week we start to unpack the complex and often controversial topic of carbon credits. We cover the role of carbon credits in the energy transition and the challenges associated with creating a transparent and effective offset market. 

You can find information about the ACCC’s guidelines on greenwashing here: https://www.accc.gov.au/about-us/publications/environmental-and-sustainability-claims-draft-guidance-for-business. 

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Energy is at the center of decarbonising the economy, and we need all hands on deck to do it, so why not start here? 

Your co-hosts Bronte Wilson and Adam White will provide jargon-reduced insights into the Australian Energy Transition, a transition from a fossil-fuel-dependent and centralised energy system to a decentralised renewable-based one. 

You can expect short explainer episodes on some of the key challenges and opportunities, as well as longer Q&A episodes with industry experts. Topics for Season 1 range from the future of solar panel recycling to the state of our clean energy innovation ecosystem, and the role of community batteries in our future grid. 

If you’re passionate about climate change or the energy industry or just want to learn more about the Energy Transition please plug in. 

To kick off Series 1 of the podcast, we are unpacking exactly how large the scale of the energy transition in Australia is. Whether you work in the energy industry or not, it can be helpful to zoom out and look at the big picture before diving into specific topics. There is no denying that the challenge of transforming our centralised energy system to a decentralised renewable system is immense, but with this comes great opportunities and more importantly, critical climate stakes. 

This podcast was supported by information from AEMO’s 2022 ISP Report which you can find here;https://aemo.com.au/en/energy-systems/major-publications/integrated-system-plan-isp/2022-integrated-system-plan-isp

As an industry, we often talk about innovation and think of all the technology involved in our sector, but today we talk about another area where innovation is just as important to ensure the energy transition succeeds, the lights stay on and the beer stays cold- Business Models and Services. To unpack this seemingly dry topic, we have Joshua Harvey at Photon Energy. Learn more about Phonton Energy’s end-to-end service offerings here https://photonenergy.com.au/