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Hi everyone,
Welcome to another issue of the Solar Quotes weekly newsletter - please feel free to forward it on to others.
As always, it's been an interesting week on the solar scene in Australia and overseas - check out the stories below.
By the way, don't forget you can get 3 solar quotes from trusted solar installers at our website - and you can also stay in touch with what's happening on SQ via our Facebook page.
Regards,
SQ VIEWS
Bifacial Solar Panels May Dominate Australian Solar Farms
Are vertical solar panels the best orientation for new Australian solar farms? The more I think about it, the more I'm sure it's a great idea.
SOLAR NEWS
2018 Kicks Off With Energy In Australia
New solar incentives and energy efficiency rebates for some, power price hikes for others; plus changes to Australia's major solar subsidy. Here’s what early 2018 has in store for electricity prices and home solar power in Australia.
Britain’s 2017 Low Carbon Electricity Records And Milestones
2017 was a big year for low-carbon electricity in Britain, with multiple new records set and the halving of carbon emissions in the electricity sector compared to 2012.
India Seeks To Turbocharge Rooftop Solar Uptake
India has made good progress on its renewable energy goals, but it will need to lift the pace – particularly on rooftop solar energy – to meet the country’s targets.
Port Augusta Mayor Calls For Northern Power Station Royal Commission
Port Augusta Mayor Sam Johnson has had a gutful (or lungful) – he’s called for a Royal Commission into the impacts of the operation and closure of Northern Power Station.
Queensland Government Appliance Rebate Scheme Announced
Queensland solar owners (and all Queenslanders) looking to further reduce their electricity bills can take advantage of a new energy efficiency rebate.
Green Light For Hay Sun Farm
Hay Shire Council has welcomed a decision by New South Wales’ Department of Planning and Environment approving the development of a major solar farm in the region.
Northern Power Station’s Legacy Lingers
The South Australian city of Port Augusta was reportedly again shrouded in haze last week by dust emanating from the Northern Power Station site.
Basslink Failure Row Continues
There wasn’t a lot of peace and goodwill between Hydro Tasmania and Basslink Pty Ltd recently, with the pair clashing over the 2015/16 Basslink outage.
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FRESH IS BEST
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USEFUL SOLAR INFO
Solar Power Forecast Tool
We developed this handy tool in collaboration with WeatherZone to help you forecast your solar system's output up to 48 hours ahead.
Important Mistakes To Avoid In Buying Solar
Don't become a lost sheep in a field of wolves. Learn about the top 7 mistakes people make when buying solar power systems.
13 Questions To Ask A Solar Company
Before you sign on the dotted line, ensure you have satisfactory answers to these important questions.
Solar Battery Storage Explained
How to buy a solar system with battery storage. Do you need backup functionality or not? How much should you pay, and what batteries are safe and reliable?
Compare Solar Feed In Tariffs
Make sure you are getting a good solar feed in tariff - try this easy to use comparison tool
Solar Battery Comparison Table
Discover battery prices and specifications of dozens of energy storage solutions with our solar battery storage comparison table.
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