Hi everyone,
  
A couple of interesting interviews have been posted on SQ in the last week.

One is with "Tesla Tom", who runs the popular YouTube channel called Ludicrous Feed that covers EVs, solar, batteries and more. The other is with Charge HQ co-founder Andrew Rodgers. Charge HQ is a clever Australian app that can coordinate EV chargers, electric cars, home batteries and electricity tariffs without the need to buy any hardware. 

Speaking of hardware - if you have (or are installing) solar and are keen on getting a home battery for blackout protection, make sure you get the right one - otherwise you may wind up in the dark. And still on hardware bits, what do the terms “clipping” and “throttling” in relation to solar inverters mean? Find out here.
  
More 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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Charge HQ: Coordinate Your EV Charger, Battery & Electricity Tariff
As electric vehicle ownership accelerates in Australia, new EV owners face the challenge of charging their cars as cheaply and conveniently as possible.
 
Interview With YouTuber Tesla Tom, AKA Ludicrous Feed
Tesla Tom runs a popular YouTube channel called Ludicrous Feed, that aims to encourage others to look at an electric vehicle for their next purchase, as well as invest in renewable energy such as solar panels and battery storage for their home.
 
Beating Blackouts: 4 Levels Of Home Battery Backup
If you have solar panels and are keen on getting a home battery for blackout protection, make sure you get the right one – and it’s correctly installed.
 
Solar Inverter Clipping Vs. Throttling Explained
You may have come across the terminology “clipping” and “throttling” used in association with solar inverters. These terms have nothing to do with taking out frustrations on solar hardware; so what do they refer to? Here’s a quick explanation.
 
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7 Steps To Tiny Bills For Australian Homeowners - An Amazon Best-Seller!

The Good Solar Guide, authored by SolarQuotes founder Finn Peacock, demystifies the solar buying process in Australia; showing you how many panels you need, which panel brands to buy, which to avoid, and how to find a great installer.

The seven-step process revealed in this book, developed over 10 years in the industry, walks you through understanding, evaluating, buying, installing and using solar to deliver on its promise of tiny electricity bills. Order the book (available in paperback or Kindle) or read the whole book online free! Yes, for free. Crazy eh?

SOLAR NEWS

Small Modular Reactors: Pricey Power
A proposed SMR project in the USA is following the trend set by bigger nuclear power stations planned or under construction - increasingly expensive electricity.
 
Australian Renewable Energy Storage Target Push Continues
Australia’s Climate Council says $42 billion of private investment and around 100,000 jobs in renewable energy could be created through the implementation of a Renewable Energy Storage Target (REST).
 
Regulator Takes A Punt On 2022 Rooftop Solar Figures
Australia’s Clean Energy Regulator (CER) has estimated how much rooftop solar will be installed in Australia this year. All things considered, it’s a pretty impressive number.
 
SA Rooftop Solar Shutdowns Update
Some South Australian solar owners saw their systems remotely shut down at times last week as work continued on electricity infrastructure repairs after recent storms.
 
Amptricity Unveils Solid-State Home Battery
Will this be the home battery that changes the world? Amptricity seems to think so, and is now taking pre-orders in the USA for its solid-state offerings.
 
NSW Councils Collaborating On Clean Power
Shoalhaven, Kiama and Shellharbour councils have struck a deal that will provide renewables-generated electricity offsets starting next year..
  
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SOLAR TOOLS & REVIEWS

There's a bunch of hardware and installer reviews along with handy and easy to use tools and calculators on SolarQuotes. Find them by clicking here.

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, battery 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 | Batteries | Installers 
 
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FINN'S "101" GUIDES

Understanding Solar
This runs through the basics of residential solar energy and the components that make up the system. It demystifies the magic turning sunlight into clean power for your home that can save you a bundle of cash on your electricity bills, and clearly explains some important concepts you should understand.
 
Buying Solar
My original guide, updated for 2022 that also includes a printable and video version. Now you have a basic understanding of all the bits that make up a solar power system and how they work to generate electricity, it’s time to think about getting quotes. After reading this, you’ll be able to communicate effectively with a salesperson and be confident you’re paying the right amount of money for a properly-sized system with the right components  – and from the right installer.
 
Owning Solar
The panels are now on your rooftop and the installers have packed up and left. What should you do now and how can you make the most of the new valuable addition to your home? From checking the installation to maximising electricity bill savings, find the answers here.
 
Understanding Home Batteries
This chapter will provide you an understanding of solar batteries – and will help you determine if installing one is right for you. It covers topics such as how a home battery works, the different types of energy storage and how energy storage can save you money.
 
Buying Solar Batteries
My guide to buying solar battery storage provides useful advice on how to go about purchasing a good quality home battery system installation at a reasonable price – and how to identify some of the traps. By reading this, you’ll be better equipped to make a solid purchase decision.
 
Owning A Battery System
As the proud new owner of home energy storage, you’ll want to make the most of it. This chapter provides very useful information about owning a battery system and maximising the benefits it can provide.
 
EV Charging 101
This comprehensive guide covers pretty much everything you’ll need to know about EV charging at home and away from it; and all explained clearly.