Hi everyone,
 
It's been quite a year and thankfully a COVID vaccine was developed. But there's no good news for the fossil fuel industry as renewables continue to soar.
 
Next year will bring more innovation on the home solar front - and we should see some of this relatively early on in Australia from Delta Electronics. Another example is Redflow's new Gen3 battery, which the company aims to make available in 2021.
 
More solar news below!
 
2020 has been a tough one for many - the SolarQuotes team sincerely wishes everyone the very best for 2021!
 
Don't forget you can get 3 solar quotes from trusted solar installers at our website - and everyone can also stay in touch with what's happening on SQ via our Facebook page.
 
Regards,

SQ VIEWS

2020 In Review: Fossil Fuel Industry Running On Fumes
The year 2020 was wonderful except for one little thing, and it’s hard to get littler than a virus. Thank god Australia got off lightly compared to most. But 2020 contained brilliance that's ready to shine through - including on the renewable energy front.

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SOLAR NEWS

Financing Secured For NSW’s Metz Solar Farm
Fotowatio Renewable Ventures (FRV) has closed financing for the Metz Solar Farm project in New South Wales.
 
Redflow Gen3 Battery Customer Trials Begin
Australian energy storage company Redflow has announced the first customer trial of its new Gen3 flow battery system. 
 
A Big Year For SMA’s Big Inverters In Australia
2020 saw Germany’s SMA sign contracts for around 1.6 gigawatts of central inverter capacity for use in large-scale solar installations across Australia.
 
Free Solar Powered EV Charging At South Melbourne Market
Two new electric vehicle charging stations recently installed at the South Melbourne Market rooftop carpark are being partly powered by solar panels.
 
New Delta Solar Products For Australia In 2021
Delta Electronics has new solar products for Australia next year – another battery system and solar inverters with a very interesting feature.
 
Large-Scale Battery Project For Newcastle’s North-West
Edify Energy has announced a development application has been lodged with Newcastle City Council for a large battery energy storage system (BESS) project in the north-western suburb of Mayfield West.
 
Floating Solar For Queensland’s Toowoomba?
A second proponent has made the next stage of Toowoomba Regional Council’s tender process for its New Energy Generation project.
 
Maxeon Prevails In Solar Patent Validity Ruling
SunPower spinoff Maxeon Solar Technologies is claiming victory in a patent invalidation action filed in China by solar panel manufacturing giant Longi.
 
Latrobe City Council Kicks In For Solar + Battery Project
Victoria’s Latrobe City Council has announced it is financially supporting a solar and battery storage project at Traralgon Neighbourhood Learning House.
  
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POPULAR SOLAR TOOLS

There's a bunch of handy and easy to use tools and calculators on SolarQuotes. You can find a selection of my most popular tools by clicking here.

FRESH IS BEST

If you're yet to get 3 obligation-free solar quotes from our network of trusted installers, or perhaps you didn't go ahead on a set of quotes issued previously for whatever reason and still want to install solar, now is a great time to submit for fresh quotes!

SUBMIT YOUR SOLAR REVIEW

If you're an Australian solar power system owner and would like to share a review of your solar panels, inverters, battery or installer with other potential Australian PV buyers to assist them in a purchase decision, SolarQuotes is the place to do it!
 
Please note in the case of solar panel and inverter reviews, the equipment should have been installed for at least one year.
 
Submit a review: Panels | Inverters | Batteries | Installers 
 
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USEFUL SOLAR INFO

Solar Battery Reviews
We've kicked off our new battery reviews section with more than 40 manufacturers listed where you can find more information on energy storage companies and read or submit reviews.
 
Virtual Power Plant Comparison Table
Find out details of various Virtual Power Plant (VPP) programs on offer in Australia with our regularly updated VPP comparison table. See which VPP might be best for your home or business.
 
Solar And Battery Calculator
Our  new solar calculator provides you a complete picture of the savings and payback for solar power in Australia - with or without batteries - and it's very simple to use.
 
Solar In Your Location
Our extensive database contains useful information and up-to-date statistics on solar energy for practically every town and suburb in Australia.
 
Compare Electricity Retailers: Solar Feed-In Tariffs & Energy Prices
An easy to use comparison tool enabling you to instantly see which electricity retailers would be cheapest for a typical solar power system owner in your postcode.

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?
 
Solar Battery Comparison Table
Discover battery prices and specifications of dozens of energy storage solutions with our solar battery storage comparison table.