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Could zinc-bromine batteries still be the next big thing in energy storage? Gelion Technologies believes its non-flow zinc bromine battery technology puts it ahead of Li-ion on safety, cost and scalability.
 
Last week, Victoria’s Essential Services Commission (ESC) finalised the new rates for solar feed-in tariffs from July 2019. Learn more here.
 
Who's afraid of Huawei solar inverters? It seems some U.S. senators are!.
 
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Australian Solar Systems Interest Index – March 2019
The trend towards increasingly larger solar power systems continued in February as Australians sought to get the best returns from the electricity bill-busting technology.

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SOLAR NEWS

Sono Motors Unveils Final Design Of The Solar Electric Sion
Germany’s Sono Motors has released the first images of its solar power assisted electric car – the Sion – as it will appear at market launch.
 
Yarranlea Solar Farm Construction Update
Better late than never – construction of Risen Energy’s 100MW (AC) Yarranlea Solar Farm west of Toowoomba in Queensland is moving along. 
 
Victoria’s Karadoc Solar Farm Officially Opened
Karadoc Solar Farm was officially opened last week, while not far away its sister project at Yatpool is under construction. 
 
Victoria’s 2019/20 Minimum Solar Feed In Tariff Rates Finalised
Victoria’s Essential Services Commission (ESC) has set new rates for solar feed-in tariffs from July 2019. The single rate will be boosted, shoulder/off-peak time-varying rates will be increased and the peak rate slashed.
 
Gelion Endure – A Non-Flow Zinc Bromine Battery
A new type of energy storage platform was put to work at the University of Sydney last week by Gelion Technologies.
 
NEM Emissions Intensity Plummets As Renewables Capacity Increases
The Australia Institute’s (TAI’s) latest National Energy Emissions Audit for the electricity sector covering January 2019 has been released. There’s good news – thanks to renewables.
 
Legislation Introduced For Queensland’s CleanCo
Progress on Queensland’s new publicly-owned renewables-focused electricity generator continues, with related legislation introduced to State Parliament.
 
U.S. Senators Fear Huawei Solar Inverters
The world’s largest manufacturer of solar inverters, Huawei, won’t get a look-in with the U.S. market if a group of senators have their way.
  
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USEFUL SOLAR INFO

NEW! Solar Panel Comparison Table
Easily compare solar panels, specifications and their prices side-by-side in our new solar panel comparison table.
 
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.