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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

How Many Solar Panels Do You Need To Charge An Electric Car?
Thinking of buying an electric car? Here's how to make sure you charge it cheaply and cleanly, even if your car is not at home during the day.
 
SunPower P-Series Panels Now Available In Australia
SunPower Performance (P-Series) solar panels are now available in Australia. They're 20-35% cheaper than regular Sunpower modules but have the same warranty.
  
Australian Solar System Interest Index – October 2017
This month’s Solar Quotes Australian Solar System Interest Index report includes some interesting new information on the preferences of Australians regarding price vs. quality of solar power systems.

SOLAR NEWS

JinkoSolar Breaks Solar Cell Efficiency Record (Again)
The conversion efficiency for P-type mc-Si PERC cells has exceeded the 22% mark for the first time – and the technology will be integrated into JinkoSolar’s production lines. 
 
U.S. Solar Power Growth Blows Away Historical Expectations
The amount of solar energy capacity in place in the United States by the end of last year was 4,500 percent more than government experts forecast 10 years earlier. 
  
Final Approvals For South Australia’s Bungala Solar Project
Enel Green Power has reportedly received final approvals for a major solar farm under construction near the South Australian city of Port Augusta. 
  
North America’s Largest Electric Bus Factory Unveiled
On Friday, BYD officially opened its expanded battery-electric bus manufacturing facility in the U.S. city of Lancaster in southern California – and it’s fully powered by renewable energy. 
 
Politics Holding Back Australia’s Energy Transition
Australia’s transition to a grid powered by renewable energy and supported by storage is only being held back by ongoing climate and energy policy deadlock states a new Climate Council report. 
 
Solar Powered Urban Indoor Farm To Help Feed A City
An indoor vertical farm project powered by solar panels is being constructed in the heart of the U.S. city of Philadelphia.
 
NZ’s Powerco’s Base Power Using SimpliPhi Batteries
U.S. energy storage manufacturer SimpliPhi appears to have made its mark across the ditch with our Kiwi cousins. 
 
Contract Awarded For Construction Of Yorke Peninsula Battery Project
ElectraNet has announced construction of its 30 MW large-scale battery at Dalrymple substation on South Australia’s Yorke Peninsula will be carried out Adelaide company Consolidated Power Projects (CPP). 
 
Solar Retailer Code of Conduct Program Reaches Milestone
The Clean Energy Council’s Solar Retailer Code of Conduct initiative has welcomed the fiftieth solar company accepted into its program. 
  
Solar Energy And Storage Helping With Puerto Rico Disaster Recovery
Residents of Puerto Rico are still reeling from the damage wreaked by two recent hurricanes, a situation complicated by an ongoing lack of mains power.
  
World Solar Challenge – Sunswift’s Violet
Engineering students at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) have developed another solar powered sedan, competing in this year’s World Solar Challenge.
 
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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.