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Post-Growth Australia PodcastBuilding a circular solar future with Darren JohannesenDid you know that in 2024/2025, 3.4 million solar panels were decommissioned? Did you also know that up to 99% of solar panel material is recyclable? In this episode, we welcome Darren Johannesen, Executive General Manager of Sustainability at Smart Energy Council. We discuss the recent success of Smart Energy Council’s Solar PV Recycling and Products Stewardship Program as an example of urban mining and go on to examine how this could be rolled out on a national scale.
The Solar PV Recycling and Products Stewardship Program is one working example of how a ‘circular economy model’ would...
2025-11-0545 min
Still Here, Still QueerSustainability Superstar Darren Johannesen Vs John Denver & Dolly Parton
Gillian and Phil’s guest on Episode 7 of Still Here, Still Queer is the wonderful Darren Johannesen. Darren is a longtime supporter of Joy 94.9FM,a passionate environmentalist and an entrepreneur. He currently serves as the Sustainability Lead at the peak body for the renewable energy industry.
In his personal life, he is married to Michael, a father of three and the custodian of a large garden and six chickens, as well as a big fan of John and Dolly!
Listen with love xx
The post Sustainability Superstar Darren Johannesen Vs Jo...
2025-09-1529 min
Solar Insiders - a Renew Economy PodcastAustralia's waste panel problem – and how to turn it into a goldmineSmart Energy Council's Darren Johannesen explains how Australia's solar "waste" stream is actually a massive reclaimed resources opportunity – but the federal government needs to act fast. Plus, news of the week.
2025-05-211h 02
Just Another Solar Podcast#68 - Stewardship & Futurism w/ Darren JohannesenSend us a textDarren Johannesen from the SEC is one of the leading figures in stewardship, solar recycling and the circular economy. He joined us to discuss these topics and more... Just Another Solar Podcast is hosted by Luke Beattie, Karl Jensen and Nigel Morris. It's a casual conversation that shouldn't be taken as business, financial or legal advice.
2024-09-1747 min
Solar Insiders - a Renew Economy PodcastReuse, reclaim or recycle?Smart Energy Council's Darren Johannesen on some fascinating revelations about end-of-life solar panels and where their value lies.
2024-08-0855 min