Hi everyone,
 
Welcome to another issue of the Solar Quotes weekly newsletter - please feel free to forward it on to others.

Last week on ABC's The Checkout, home solar power was discussed and SolarQuotes was mentioned. If you missed it or want to see it again, you can view it on the SolarQuotes website along with some additional reading on the topics covered as a lot was crammed into the 10-minute segment. More on this below.
 
In other news, Ronald's been gallavanting around the countryside test-passengering electric cars and attending the 2018 Smart Energy Conference. He's posted a couple of related items on his adventures (with more in the works). 
 
Another interesting story from the last week was recent analysis indicating Adelaide's CBD could host more than half a million solar panels.
 
Links to these stories and other SQ solar news from home and abroad below!
 
By the way, 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

Jinko Maxim Panels With Cell String Optimization Will Not Be Sold In Australia
Bad news for fans of cheap panel level optimisation. Jinko MX solar panels featuring cell string optimization are not coming to Australia.

Ronald Checks Out 5 Electric Cars On The Streets Of Adelaide
SQ's Ronald test-passengered 4 electric vehicle models - the Tesla Model X, Renault Zoe, BMW i3 and Hyundai IONIQ; plus also looked at the Nissan Leaf at the recent Charge Together electric car event in Adelaide.

SOLAR NEWS

CEC Calls For Statewide Microgrid Rollout For Western Australia
It’s time to get cracking on microgrids in fringe-of-grid locations across Western Australia says the Clean Energy Council. 
 
Gladstone Getting Its Large-Scale Solar On
A proposed solar farm project near Gladstone may be shifting sites, while a couple of other projects in the pipeline for the region will be among the largest PV facilities in Australia. 

SolarEdge HD Wave Inverter Wins Edison Award
SolarEdge was named the gold winner in the renewable energy category of this year’s Edison Awards for its HD-Wave inverter technology. 

An End To New Offshore Oil And Gas Permits In New Zealand
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced last Thursday that no further offshore oil and gas exploration permits will be issued by the Government, but this doesn’t mean activities will end overnight.

CEC To Solar Installers : Check The Approved Products List
Many solar panel and some inverter models have been removed from the Clean Energy Council Approved Products Lists this year – and the CEC has again warned installers not to get caught out. 

Solar To Help Power Queensland Hospital Linen Services
One of the largest linen service providers in Australia is to have solar panels installed on its facilities in order to cut electricity costs and emissions. 

ABC Check Out Home Solar Power In Australia
ABC’s The Checkout ran a jam-packed 10-minute segment on home solar power basics on Tuesday night, covering a broad range of topics – and SolarQuotes received a couple of mentions. 

Adelaide’s CBD Could Host More Than Half A Million Solar Panels
Analysis released yesterday by the Australian PV Institute indicates Adelaide’s CBD could support 129MW of solar panels on the rooftops of its buildings.

Regulator Issues Agent Warning On Non-Existent Solar Installations
Australia’s Clean Energy Regulator has alerted registered agents of a scam involving the creation of small-scale technology certificates (STCs) for solar power systems that don’t exist.
 
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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 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 | Installers 
 
Pick up some tips on writing a review.

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.