In his fourth appearance on Open the Pod Bay Doors, ARENA CEO Darren Miller sits down with Ian Gardiner for a special retrospective episode. Looking back at their past chats from 2019, 2021, and 2022, they reflect on what predictions aged well, what took the sector by surprise, and how the climate tech conversation has transformed over the last seven years.

From solar's relentless drop down the cost curve to wind’s unexpected price doubling, and the shift from green hydrogen hype to AI-driven data center demand, Darren offers a pragmatic state-of-the-nation on Australia's energy transition. Plus, they discuss ARENA’s newly launched $30M Launchpad initiative for early-stage climate tech startups and incubators, the push for green steel, and what to expect as Australia edges closer to 80% renewable grid penetration.