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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.
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
Door-To-Door Solar Sales: Know Your Rights
Door to door solar power system salespeople are common in Australia. Here’s what you need to know if you are approached by a doorknocker.
SOLAR NEWS
Wave Glider Completes Great Barrier Reef Trial
A wave and solar powered autonomous ocean vehicle recently completed a trial deployment at Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, where it gathered data to help assess the health of coral reefs and ecosystems.
U.S. 300MW Battery Storage Project Looks Set To Proceed
The company that held the title of the world’s largest installed lithium-ion battery system earlier this year has cleared a hurdle for a far larger energy storage project.
Power Prices Putting Australians Under “Unacceptable Pressure” : ACCC
Annual residential electricity bills have jumped 44% in real terms since 2007-08 and commercial users are paying 53% more per kilowatt hour says a report released by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission.
Small Scale Solar Power Benefiting All In New South Wales
The hundreds of thousands of solar power systems installed across New South Wales are benefiting all electricity consumers – collectively to the tune of billions of dollars.
University Of Queensland A Solar Powerhouse
UQ’s recently released Sustainability Scorecard 2016 reveals the University generated more than 8.8 million kilowatt-hours of electricity from its 47,000+ solar panels last year.
Community-Owned Solar Power System Opened In Port Macquarie
The first 100% community owned solar power system in Port Macquarie, New South Wales, was officially unveiled at the St Agnes Early Education Centre last week.
Battery Storage Switched On At The Art Gallery Of South Australia
The Art Gallery of South Australia has been fitted with 64kWh of battery storage, a demonstration system to help manage the gallery’s electricity demand.
Monash University Sets Its Sights On 100% Renewable Energy
Australia’s largest university has announced it will be fully powered by renewable energy by 2030 through a $135 million project called the Net Zero Initiative.
Community Solar Kickstart For Geelong Sustainability
The Victorian Government is providing a $140,000 grant to support the implementation of Geelong Sustainability’s community solar investment model.
Tony Abbott : Solar And Wind “Intermittent And Unreliable Power”
In his speech to the Global Warming Policy Foundation in London, Australia’s ex-Prime Minister Tony Abbott expressed little love for renewables again – particularly wind and solar power.
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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
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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
Discover battery prices and specifications of dozens of energy storage solutions with our solar battery storage comparison table.
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