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As always, it's been an interesting week on the solar scene in Australia and overseas - check out the stories below. 
 
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SQ VIEWS

Black Max Solar Panels Review: Beware Conflicting Warranty Claims
A Black Max solar panel is a Seraphim Eclipse SRP-E11B module. The confusion and conflicting information doesn't end there. Learn more in this review.
 
Trump Solar Tariffs — Evil, But Not As Evil As They Could Be
The Trump solar tariffs could have been a lot worse. They are also likely to slightly reduce the price we pay for solar panels in Australia.

SOLAR NEWS

Important Reminders From The Clean Energy Council
Australia’s Clean Energy Council has reminded members of several important issues relating to replacement solar panels, imminent approved module listing expiries and new terms and conditions for product listings. 

Playford B Coal Power Station Stack Toppled
In another powerful reminder of South Australia’s exit from coal-fired electricity generation within its borders, the 80-metre high Playford B stack at the Augusta Power Stations site was demolished on Thursday. 

Universities Powering Ahead With Solar
Universities across the world are turning to solar energy to help power their campuses – two more recently completed projects include PV for Cal Poly in the USA and University of Cambridge in the UK. 

Solar + Battery Storage Helps Light Up Auckland Bridge
A light and sound show on the weekend heralded the official launch of the first stage of Auckland Harbour Bridge’s solar + battery powered lighting project. 

Solar Powered Theme Park Part Of New Jersey’s Bright Energy Future
Six Flags Great Adventure in the U.S. state of New Jersey has announced a major solar project to help power the theme park – and it’s also drawing attention to the state’s renewable energy renaissance. 

Longi Solar Claims Monocrystalline PERC Panel Efficiency Record
China’s Longi Solar likes breaking efficiency records – the company has claimed its third in four months and appears to have big things in store for this year. 

Australia’s 2017 Rooftop Solar Installations To Deliver Billions In Power Bill Savings
Rooftop solar panels installed last year across Australia will deliver an estimated $2 billion in electricity bill savings over the next decade states the latest Renewable Energy Index. 

CEFC Finance To Support New South Wales’ Largest Solar Farm
Australia’s Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) announced last week it had committed $30 million in debt finance to the Coleambally Solar Farm project.

SolarReserve Opens Offices In South Australia
SolarReserve, the company that will develop the Aurora solar thermal power station project near Port Augusta, has officially opened two offices in South Australia.

Darling Downs Solar Farm Progress
Work has commenced on the transmission line that will connect APA’s Darling Downs Solar Farm in Queensland to the state’s electricity network. 

Trump Solar Tax Sends Shockwaves Through U.S Industry
Last week, U.S. President Donald Trump gave the green light for punitive tariffs of as much as 30 percent to be whacked on imported solar cells and panels.
 
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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.