PODCAST: Everything SPI, climate protests and what’s next for nuclear?

Facebook
Twitter
LinkedIn
Reddit
Email
Image: Gareth Morris/Extinction Rebellion.

Energy Storage News editor Andy Colthorpe reports back from Solar Power International 2019 in Salt Lake City, where bifacial panels were, predictably, all the rage. Meanwhile, Solar Media's editor in chief Liam Stoker discusses what's next for nuclear after EDF's latest Hinkley Point C update, and the two reflect on an important week for the climate crisis as Greta Thunberg inspires global protests, as well as the ire of a handful of detractors.

The podcast can be streamed below:

This article requires Premium SubscriptionBasic (FREE) Subscription

Try Premium for just $1

  • Full premium access for the first month at only $1
  • Converts to an annual rate after 30 days unless cancelled
  • Cancel anytime during the trial period

Premium Benefits

  • Expert industry analysis and interviews
  • Digital access to PV Tech Power journal
  • Exclusive event discounts

Or get the full Premium subscription right away

Or continue reading this article for free

Alternatively, you can subscribe and listen to the podcast on the Solar Media Editor's Channel, which is now on all popular audio channels, including;

Read Next

August 13, 2026
Recurrent Energy has started commercial operations at its 150MW Carwarp Energy park in Victoria, Australia, backed by a power purchase agreement with tech giant Microsoft.
Premium
August 12, 2026
LevelTen’s latest report into European PPA prices includes figures on 'hybrid' PPAs, combining a renewable energy generation asset and a BESS.
August 12, 2026
Scatec has started commercial operations at the second and final phase of its gigawatt-scale Obelisk solar-plus-storage project in Egypt.
August 11, 2026
European Energy has secured finance for a renewable energy project in the UK that combines 68MW of solar PV capacity and a 47.5MW/95MWh BESS.
August 10, 2026
Levanta Renewables has started construction at its Barotac Viejo solar-plus-storage project in the Philippines.
August 10, 2026
An independent review of the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has recommended 14 changes to the organisation's governance framework.

Upcoming Events

Solar Media Events
October 13, 2026
San Francisco Bay Area, USA
Solar Media Events
November 3, 2026
Málaga, Spain
Solar Media Events
November 24, 2026
Warsaw, Poland
Solar Media Events
February 2, 2027
London, UK
Solar Media Events
April 20, 2027
Istanbul, Türkiye