Hi everyone,
 
Interest in electric vehicles in Australia is growing - but buying an EV is a big decision that for many potential purchasers will require more than just a quick test drive. This is where a service called Evee might be useful. It's an Australian company enabling private car owners to rent out their fully electric cars. Find out more about the service here - and how it could be improved. 
 
The numbers are in - 2020 proved to be another huge year for small scale solar power in Australia as hundreds of thousands more households and businesses sought out the bill-busting technology. 
 
In recent solar hardware news, inverter manufacturer GoodWe announced last week it has extended its manufacturer warranty in Australia.
 
More news below!
 
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SQ VIEWS

Evee: A Website For Renting Other People’s Teslas In Australia
If you've ever wanted to take a Tesla or another type of EV for an extended spin, Evee may be able to hook you up with an electrifying ride.

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The Good Solar Guide, authored by SolarQuotes founder Finn Peacock, demystifies the solar buying process in Australia; showing you how many panels you need, which panel brands to buy, which to avoid, and how to find a great installer.

The seven-step process revealed in this book, developed over 10 years in the industry, walks you through understanding, evaluating, buying, installing and using solar to deliver on its promise of tiny electricity bills. Order the book (available in paperback or Kindle) or read the whole book online free! Yes, for free. Crazy eh?

SOLAR NEWS

Parents Pushing For Solar And Batteries Across All Australian Schools
Australian Parents for Climate Action (AP4CA) wants to see Federal funding for solar panels and batteries for every school and early childhood centre in Australia.
 
Cash For Solar Projects From NSW Crown Reserves Fund
New South Wales’ Government has stumped up $51.7 million from its Crown Reserves Improvement Fund (CRIF) for hundreds of projects across the state, and solar power gets a look in for a few. 
 
Compressed Air Energy Storage Project In SA Dumped
An ARENA and South Australian Government backed project to turn an abandoned zinc mine not far from Adelaide into a 5MW/10MWh compressed air energy storage facility won’t be proceeding.
 
Australian Small-Scale Solar In 2020: Statistics
Updated data released last week by the Clean Energy Regulator shows it was another corker of a year for small-scale solar power in Australia.
 
GoodWe Boosts Standard Inverter Warranty In Australia
Solar inverter manufacturer GoodWe has extended its warranty – and if you’ve had a GoodWe inverter installed very recently, you may be in luck.
 
US President Biden Welcomed Back To Paris Agreement
Trump’s gone – and one of U.S. President Joe Biden’s first actions was kicking off the process for the USA to rejoin the Paris climate agreement.
 
La Trobe University’s Solar Stadium Earns Green Credentials
La Trobe University’s Sports Stadium, located in the Melbourne suburb of Bundoora, has been awarded “6 Star Green Star Design and As Built v1.2 certified” by the Green Building Council of Australia.
 
Blue Mountains City Council Reaping The Rewards Of Solar Energy
New South Wales’ Blue Mountains City Council says its lighting and solar power projects are making great environmental and financial sense.
 
AGL Coughs Up Cash For (Alleged) Faulty Meter Fix Failures
The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) says three AGL retailers have paid penalties amounting to $160,000 for allegedly not fixing faulty electricity meters promptly.
  
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POPULAR SOLAR TOOLS

There's a bunch of handy and easy to use tools and calculators on SolarQuotes. You can find a selection of my most popular tools by clicking here.

FRESH IS BEST

If you're yet to get 3 obligation-free solar quotes from our network of trusted installers, or perhaps you didn't go ahead on a set of quotes issued previously for whatever reason and still want to install solar, now is a great time to submit for fresh quotes!

SUBMIT YOUR SOLAR REVIEW

If you're an Australian solar power system owner and would like to share a review of your solar panels, inverters, battery or installer with other potential Australian PV buyers to assist them in a purchase decision, SolarQuotes is the place to do it!
 
Please note in the case of solar panel and inverter reviews, the equipment should have been installed for at least one year.
 
Submit a review: Panels | Inverters | Batteries | Installers 
 
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USEFUL SOLAR INFO

Solar Battery Reviews
We've kicked off our new battery reviews section with more than 40 manufacturers listed where you can find more information on energy storage companies and read or submit reviews.
 
Virtual Power Plant Comparison Table
Find out details of various Virtual Power Plant (VPP) programs on offer in Australia with our regularly updated VPP comparison table. See which VPP might be best for your home or business.
 
Solar And Battery Calculator
Our  new solar calculator provides you a complete picture of the savings and payback for solar power in Australia - with or without batteries - and it's very simple to use.
 
Solar In Your Location
Our extensive database contains useful information and up-to-date statistics on solar energy for practically every town and suburb in Australia.
 
Compare Electricity Retailers: Solar Feed-In Tariffs & Energy Prices
An easy to use comparison tool enabling you to instantly see which electricity retailers would be cheapest for a typical solar power system owner in your postcode.

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.



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?
 
Solar Battery Comparison Table
Discover battery prices and specifications of dozens of energy storage solutions with our solar battery storage comparison table.