Hi everyone,
 
On Christmas Eve, a highly regarded Australian solar installer received a disturbing five page letter from lawyers acting for inverter manufacturer, SolarEdge - read more here.
 
In other news, a battle for the hearts and minds of solar-supporting voters is well under way in NSW, with commitments from NSW Labor to a solar rebate, and interest-free loans for batteries and solar + storage from the Berejiklian Government.
 
While on the issue of batteries, we also published an update on Queensland's program.
 
Switching to a completely different topic - a highly paid consultancy told ARENA that Australia’s hydrogen exports could be worth over $3 billion a year by 2030. Ronald is calling BS.
 
More on these stories and other news below!
 
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A Solar Installer Questioned SolarEdge’s Reliability And SolarEdge Is Furious
On Christmas Eve, a highly regarded Australian solar installer received a five page letter from lawyers acting for inverter manufacturer, SolarEdge.
 
Is ARENA Wasting Your Money On Useless Consultant Reports?
A highly paid consultancy told ARENA that Australia’s hydrogen exports could be worth over $3 billion a year by 2030. Ronald is calling BS.

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SOLAR NEWS

More Solar Energy For Toll Group In Australia
Transport and logistics giant Toll Group has announced completion of a large rooftop solar array atop the Toll Express Parcels Bungarribee depot in northwest Sydney.
 
Solar Powered Boat Pursuing Number One (And Two)
A Torqeedo powered solar-electric boat will soon go into service, providing free sewage pump-outs for other boats in Westbrook, Connecticut in the USA.
 
NSW Government Strikes Back With Battery/ Solar + Storage Support
New South Wales’ Berejiklian Government is hoping to win votes with its promise of interest-free loans for solar batteries and solar power + battery systems. 
 
NSW Labor Pledges Solar Rebate For 500,000 Households
NSW Labor likely had the Liberals in a flap on the weekend with the announcement of a generous solar rebate should it win the upcoming state election. 
 
Queensland Solar And Battery Grants/Loans Update
The Queensland Government’s interest-free loans and grants for solar power and battery storage were announced with much fanfare last year. So, where is the program at?
 
Australian Gold Mine Solar + Storage Project To Commence In May
Gold Fields’ Granny Smith gold mine east of Laverton in Western Australia will soon boast what’s claimed to be one of the world’s largest hybrid microgrids.
 
Go-Ahead For Carisbrook Solar Farm
Victoria’s Central Goldfields Shire Council has granted a planning permit for the Carisbrook Solar Farm project, which will incorporate energy storage.
 
Registrations Open For NSW Emerging Energy Program
Registrations can now be lodged for the New South Wales Government’s $55 million Emerging Energy Program, which will support large-scale projects providing dispatchable/on-demand electricity in the state.
 
CEC De-Lists SSE Solar Inverters
The Clean Energy Council has announced the de-listing of all Shanghai Surpass Sun Electric Co Ltd’s (SSE) solar inverters from its approved products list, citing potential safety issues.
  
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