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Hi everyone,
Installing solar is more than adding an appliance to your house. It's a great opportunity and sometimes a legal
(and safety) requirement to upgrade your switchboard.
View
examples of switchboard horrors solar installers encounter, and why they are problematic.
With so many solar inverter brands available in Australia in 2023, how do you choose a good one?
See the brands I'd be happy to have installed on my own home in my recently updated
video guide (and article), and learn how to select the right inverter for your solar installation.
How much do fully installed solar power systems cost these days? Find out what's happening with
pricing in the latest SQ Australian Solar Price
Report.
Over to electric vehicles - which home EV charger brands do Australian solar installers consider the best in 2023?
We asked them - see the results
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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Best EV Chargers 2023: According To Australian Installers
Every year we ask more than 500 installers in the SolarQuotes network which solar products they would trust in their own homes. This year, as well as asking about solar panels, inverters and batteries, we added a rapidly growing sector: electric vehicle (EV) chargers.
When Switchboard Upgrades Are Crucial To Getting Solar
At SolarQuotes, we’re often asked about peripherals that aren’t as cool as the panels on your roof or the monitoring app you can show off at someone else’s barbecue.
Australian Solar Prices: March 2023 Update
While the cost of installing a home solar power system remained well above $1 a watt in February on average in Australia, the value in having solar panels installed is only getting better.
Even more news below!
THE GOOD SOLAR GUIDE - READ ONLINE FREE!
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
Free Mentoring Offered To Victoria’s Solar Sparkies
Solar Victoria has kicked off a new initiative to help electricians, electrical engineers and licensed electrical inspectors boost their skills and technical know-how.
NSW’s Fresh Start: A New Era for Energy, Or More Of The Same?
With NSW Labor led by Chris Minns seizing power in New South Wales, what lays ahead for renewable energy, emissions reduction and electricity bills?
QLD Coal Power: The Callide Curse Continues
Queensland-government owned CS Energy’s joint venture partner in the troubled coal-fired Callide C power plant has run into some troubles of its own.
Solar Polysilicon Prices: Up, Down, And Where to Next?
It was an odd start to the year for a crucial material used in the manufacture of conventional solar panels. But after a brief and more subdued spike, polysilicon prices are again heading the right way for panel buyers.
Solar Panels Helping Power Slim Dusty Centre EV Charging
EV owners arriving the Slim Dusty Centre in Kempsey, NSW can now top up their electric cars while enjoying their visit.
Canadian Solar Shatters Panel Shipment Record
Canadian Solar had a record year for solar panel shipments in 2022 – and expects an even bigger year in 2023.
CEC To Duke It Out For Approved Solar Product Listing Role
Australia’s Clean Energy Council (CEC) has signalled it wishes to continue in its role of keeper of the “single source of truth” on approved solar products.
Time to Act: Solar Incentive for Businesses Ends Soon
It won’t be long before the window of opportunity on a generous incentive for installing commercial solar closes. Small businesses should be talking to their accountants right now.
Read more from the blog
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
Pick up some tips on writing a review.
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 2023 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.
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