Subject: Cheapest electricity plans for solar owners, grid voltage rise challenges and more

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Hi everyone,
 
The three most populous states - and South Australia - all have electricity retailer choice. This gives people the freedom to choose the electricity plan that’s best for them, while electricity retailers do their best to stop that from happening. We've cut through the crap to identify which retailers have the cheapest electricity plans for solar owners
 
Incidences of rises in grid voltage are becoming more commonplace.  Discover what voltage rise is, why it occurs, the probems it causes for owners of residential solar power systems - and what some networks are doing to address it.
 
More on these stories and other 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.
 
Regards,

Finn Peacock

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SQ VIEWS

Who Has The Cheapest Electricity Plans For Solar Owners?
Discover the cheapest electricity plans for solar owners in each capital city with a choice of electricity retailers.

Grid Voltage Rise Is Getting Worse. That’s A Problem For Solar Owners
Discover what voltage rise is, why it happens, why it causes problems for solar power system owners and what some networks are doing to address it.
 
SolarQuotes Vodcast Episode 27 – Thermal Events
Finn and Ronald chat about payback on solar vs. batteries, the cheapest electricity plans for solar power system owners, the stoush between Walmart and Tesla, and more.

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SOLAR NEWS

Another Solar Shopping Centre – Stockland Baringa
Property developer Stockland is officially opening a shopping centre in a new Sunshine Coast suburb this weekend, a facility that will feature solar power. 
 
Suburban Solar Farm Raises Ire Of Springvale South Residents
Plans to build a solar farm next to a residential area in a Melbourne suburb have been met with backlash from some in the local community. 
 
Victorian Solar Farm Applications In Limbo Approved
Three solar farm development applications for the Shepparton region have been given the nod by Victoria’s Minister for Planning, Richard Wynne. 
 
Folding Solar Panel Arrays For Huge Australian PV Project
Australia’s 5B has confirmed its Maverick system has been selected as the preferred technology for Sun Cable’s 10GW solar farm.
 
City Of Bayswater (Council) Shooting For 100% Renewables By 2030
Western Australia’s City Of Bayswater has voted to support a draft Renewable Energy and Emission Reduction Position and Action Statement (PAAS).
 
NSW’s New England Region A Hotbed Of Solar Activity
All going well, the New England region of New South Wales will have gigawatts of additional large-scale solar energy capacity in the not-too-distant future.
 
Roseworthy Solar Farm Construction Begins
Work commenced last week at the University of Adelaide’s Roseworthy campus on a solar farm with battery storage that will form part of a microgrid.
 
Avonlie Solar Farm Application Approved
The Avonlie Solar Farm project in New South Wales recently received development approval from the state’s Department of Planning & Environment.
  
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If you're an Australian solar power system owner and would like to share a review of your solar panels, inverters or installer with other potential Australian PV buyers to assist them in a purchase decision, SolarQuotes is the place to do it!
 
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USEFUL SOLAR INFO

NEW! Solar Panel Comparison Table
Easily compare solar panels, specifications and their prices side-by-side in our new solar panel comparison table.
 
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.

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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 
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Solar Battery Comparison Table
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