Hi everyone,
 
Ronald recently swapped his Hyundai Getz for a brand new Tesla Model S electric car for a weekend. Strap yourself in as he takes you on an electrifying tour of South Australia and shares his thoughts on the Model S.
 
Still on battery related stuff, the Zenaji Aeon solar battery is based on lithium titanate chemistry and offers a 20 year replacement warranty. That's twice as long as any lithium battery on the Australian market - but they are pricey. Find out more here.
 
In other news, Victorian households and businesses are facing higher electricity network charges from January 1 next year.
 
More on these stories and other news below!
 
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.
 
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SQ VIEWS

Tesla Model S Review: The Best Car Ever! And Totally Not Worth It!
Finn bravely handed the keys (well, key fob) of his shiny new Tesla Model S to Ronald for a weekend joyride. Find out what happened and Ronald's thoughts on the Model S.
 
Zenaji Batteries: Will People Pay More For A 20-Year Warranty?
Australian battery vendor Zenaji is getting ready for what it hopes will be a ramp-up for lithium titanate batteries, which it says in home and grid storage applications offer better lifetime, safety, and value than the more popular and familiar lithium-ion chemistries.

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SOLAR NEWS

Higher Electricity Network Charges For Victorians In 2020
Victoria’s households and small businesses will be digging deeper into their pockets from January 1 next year to cover electricity network charges after a decision by the Australian Energy Regulator (AER). 
 
JinkoSolar Ramping Up Silicon Wafer Production
JinkoSolar announced last week it is again expanding production capacity at its wafer facility in Leshan, Sichuan Province, China. 
 
JDAP Decision On Waroona Solar Farm This Week
Western Australia’s Mid-West/ Wheatbelt Joint Development Assessment Panel will discuss South Energy’s proposed Waroona Solar Farm project this week. 
 
Call For Victorian Solar Farms To Pay Council Rates
The Municipal Association of Victoria wants to see solar farms and other electricity generators in the state coughing up more cash to councils. 
 
Tuvalu Scores USD $6 Million Grant For Solar Power And Storage 
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is giving the tiny island nation of Tuvalu a big chunk of change to install more solar energy and battery systems.
 
SA Water’s Proposed Suburban Solar + Storage Project: Update
The development application for a solar farm with battery storage in Adelaide’s southern suburbs completed its public notification period late last week.
 
Distributed Energy Resources Register Kickoff Approaches
Starting December, solar installers operating in Australia’s NEM states will be required to provide more information about their PV installations and battery installs.
 
The Netherlands’ Biggest Floating Solar Farm Built In Just 6 Weeks
Germany’s BayWa r.e. has announced completion of construction of its third floating solar farm in the Netherlands – a 14.5MW facility.
 
Big Solar Faces A Tough Crowd In Greater Hume
A proposed solar farm project north-east of Walla Walla in New South Wales starts its exhibition period, while another large-scale PV venture in the region may face formal opposition from Greater Hume Council.
  
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