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Hi everyone,
Welcome to another issue of the Solar Quotes weekly newsletter - please feel free to forward it on to others.
It's been interesting week on the solar scene in Australia and overseas as always - check out the stories below.
By the way, don't forget you can get 3 solar quotes from trusted solar installers at our website - and you can also stay in touch with what's happening on SQ via our Facebook page.
Regards,
SQ VIEWS
SolarEdge HD Wave Review
It’s An Itsy Bitsy, Teeny Weeny, SolarEdge, HD Wave String Inverter… SolarEdge, an Israeli company, has produced the HD Wave - the world’s smallest string inverter.
Solar Panel Clamping Zones: Are Your Panels Mounted Correctly?
There is one main way solar panels are attached to roofs in Australia and I’m hoping you won’t be surprised to learn it’s not glue.
SOLAR NEWS
Producing Food From Air With Solar Power
Researchers in Finland have created a protein-rich food using electricity and carbon dioxide, with help from microbes – a process that could be solar powered.
Solar Panels Helping To Power More Remote NT Communities
The Northern Territory Government has announced commissioning completion of 3.325 MW of solar power capacity in ten remote Aboriginal communities.
Solar + Storage Proposed For Lindeman Island Resort Redevelopment
Redevelopment of Queensland’s Lindeman Island Resort could incorporate a significant level of solar power and battery storage according to a draft environmental impact statement (EIS) released on the weekend.
Sunshine Coast Solar Farm Connected To The Grid
Grid connection of the 15MW Sunshine Coast Solar Farm in Queensland on the weekend marks a couple of firsts in Australia.
WA’s City of Kwinana Saving With Solar Power
The City of Kwinana in Western Australia recently installed 384 solar panels on the Darius Wells Library and Resource Centre.
STC Prices Plummet – The Impact On Australia’s Solar Subsidy
A sudden reduction in the value of certificates upon which solar subsidies in Australia are based has resulted in some solar companies needing to re-issue recent quotes.
Victorian Community Power Hub Groups Announced
Victoria’s Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change has announced host organisations for pilot community power hubs, plus renewable energy and energy efficiency funding for resource-strapped regional councils.
Australian Businesses Losing Out By Not Pursuing Renewables
While 80% of Australians believe big businesses should use renewable energy, less than half are – and it’s costing those companies holding back dearly.
Solar To Help Cut Queensland Police Service Electricity Costs
Solar panels to be rolled out on the rooftops of 40 police stations in Queensland will put a dent in QPS’s $13.5 million (and rising) annual electricity spend.
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FRESH IS BEST
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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.
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