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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
A Fair Solar Feed-In Tariff For Australia Is Around 22 Cents
In my opinion, Australian solar feed-in tariffs are too damn low! People aren't receiving a fair deal for the clean solar energy they export to the grid.
Hansol Technics AIO Battery System: Don’t Call It A Samsung
Hansol Technics has taken over producing Samsung residential battery storage systems. Learn more in our Hansol Technics AIO battery system review.
Australian Solar System Interest Index – November 2017
Last month again saw a great deal of activity on the SolarQuotes website from Australians interested in reducing their reliance on mains grid power and slashing their electricity bills through installing solar panels.
SOLAR NEWS
NEWgenerator – Solar Powered Mini Sewage Treatment Plant
A system developed by University of South Florida engineers that turns sewage into clean water, energy and fertiliser is being further refined with an additional grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
Sterling And Wilson Sets 500MW Australian Solar Goal
Sterling and Wilson is moving beyond supplying diesel generators and cogeneration energy solutions in Australia – it has set its sights on scoring 500MW of large scale solar EPC contracts here in the next three years.
Goulburn’s Community Solar Farm Project Progressing
A proposed community majority-owned solar farm in Goulburn, New South Wales is expected to be built next year.
Tweed Shire Council Aims For 50% Solar Power
New South Wales’ Tweed Shire Council has voted to source 25 per cent of its electricity from self-generated solar power by 2022 and potentially half its needs from solar and batteries by 2025.
More Funding For Cook Islands Renewable Energy Project
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) is kicking in $12 million as a grant to help finance part of the Cook Islands Renewable Energy Sector Project.
ING Funding Clare Solar Farm
Banking giant ING has announced it is a participant in financing Clare Solar Farm, one of Australia’s largest PV-based power stations.
Australian Solar Power System Fault Survey
Australian solar power system owners who’ve experienced a faulty, poorly installed or underperforming system have been invited to participate in a new national survey.
Queensland’s Normanton Solar Farm Cranking Up
Houses and businesses in the Normanton area of Queensland’s Gulf Savannah region will soon be primarily powered by electricity produced by the Normanton Solar Farm.
Solar Energy Helping To Power Water Delivery In Exmouth
Western Australia’s Water Corporation is using solar power to provide energy for pumping bore water to the town of Exmouth.
CEC : “Big Questions” About The National Energy Guarantee
Australia’s Clean Energy Council says it while it has not endorsed the Federal Government’s proposed National Energy Guarantee, it remains open to the idea – but more detail is needed.
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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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