{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"E291: Future of Free Electricity, Rooftop Solar and Batteries","description":"In this episode, our returning guest is Tim Buckley, Director of Climate Energy Finance, and a leading voice in Australia\u2019s clean energy transition. Tim shares a passionate and data-driven overview of how rooftop solar, home batteries, and EVs are transforming Australia\u2019s energy landscape. He discusses record-breaking renewable penetration, the game-changing impact of battery subsidies, and the economics of solar that now defy fossil-fuel logic. Tim also emphasizes energy equity\u2014highlighting policies aimed at helping renters and low-income households access clean energy, including a novel proposal offering 3 hours of free midday electricity. With insights spanning from China\u2019s global clean tech exports to Pakistan\u2019s rooftop solar surge, this episode is a masterclass in how distributed energy, electrification, and smart regulation can deliver a more affordable, secure, and sustainable future. Connect with Sohail Hasnie:  Facebook @sohailhasnie X (Twitter) @shasnie LinkedIn @shasnie ADB Blog Sohail Hasnie YouTube @energypreneurs Instagram @energypreneurs Tiktok @energypreneurs Spotify Video @energypreneurs  ","author_name":"Energypreneurs","author_url":"http:\/\/energypreneurs.libsyn.com\/website","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39354275\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/196407260"}