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As always, it's been an interesting week on the solar scene in Australia and overseas - check out the stories below. 
 
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SQ VIEWS

Can An Installer Change The Quoted Price Of My Solar System?
The STC price has plummeted, pushing the cost of solar up. What should you do if your chosen installer wants to increase the quoted price?
  
What is a PERC Solar Panel?
34 years after they were invented, 'PERC Solar Panels' are now a big deal. But what the hell are they and should you buy them?  

SOLAR NEWS

X Unveils Energy Storage Project – Malta
U.S. tech firm X is working on technology it says could compete on price with other current energy storage methods – and it’s approaching commercial prototype stage.
 
Sustainable Shipping Sea Trials On The Horizon
Japan’s Eco Marine Power is preparing for sea trials next year of a rigid sail and solar power system designed for use on bulk carriers. 
 
Sono Motors’ Solar Powered Sion EV Officially Unveiled
Touting it as the solar car for everyone, Munich’s Sono Motors unveiled a fully functional prototype of its Sion electric vehicle last week. 
 
Fossil Fuels – Billions In Subsidies, Trillions In Health Costs
A new report says health costs associated with fossil fuel use in G20 countries are more than six times higher than the substantial subsidies the oil, gas and coal sectors receive. 
 
Green Light For More Large-Scale Solar Projects In New South Wales
NSW Department of Planning and Environment has approved four major solar power projects to be constructed in the west of the state.
 
Renewables And Batteries To Increasingly Squeeze Out Gas In South Australia
A new report states 2025 could see renewables and batteries in a position to overtake gas in South Australia’s energy mix for managing peak loads. 
 
Junee Shire Community Power Project Meeting Next Week
Residents of Junee in New South Wales have been invited to a Council-supported meeting that will gauge the level of interest in solar power and other alternative energy technologies in the area.
 
Jinko Solar And SunPower Announce Panel Supply Deals
Module manufacturers Jinko Solar and SunPower are continuing to power ahead, with both companies announcing major panel supply deals. 
 
Aquion Energy Back In The Salt Water Battery Business
U.S. battery company Aquion Energy has emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy status with new owners at the helm and renewed confidence in its future. 
 
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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 
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13 Questions To Ask A Solar Company
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Solar Battery Storage Explained
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Solar Battery Comparison Table
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