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The Australian-made LAVO hydrogen battery, designed for homes and businesses, is an incredible feat of engineering - but at $35,000, who will buy it? Learn more about the LAVO Energy Storage System (LESS).
 
And while on the topic of storage, check out this solar powered off-grid factory in Mackay, Queensland.
 
It’s that time of the year again when some advertising may start screaming about a reduction in the solar rebate. Don't panic - here’s what you need to know. On a related note, there was a lot of interest in the immediate purchase of a solar power system in November. Discover more in the latest SolarQuotes auSSII report.
 
More 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.
 
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SQ VIEWS

LAVO’s Australian Made Hydrogen Battery: Incredible Engineering. Tough Sell.
If all you’ve ever wanted out of life is to own an Australian made, hydrogen-powered, fuel cell, energy storage system then I have some really good news for you. 
 
Check Out This 120 kW, 200 kWh Off-Grid Factory In Mackay, QLD
In the middle of Mackay, there's an off-grid, solar-powered manufacturing facility with “100% renewable” as its goal. Find out more about it here.
  
Australian Solar Systems Interest Index – December 2020
The proportion of Australians considering an immediate solar power system purchase was very high in November. Discover how high and more in the latest SolarQuotes auSSII report.

THE GOOD SOLAR GUIDE - READ ONLINE FREE!

7 Steps To Tiny Bills For Australian Homeowners - An Amazon Best-Seller!

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

First Solar Panels Installed – WA Smart Energy for Social Housing Plan
Ten rooftop solar systems have been installed on public housing properties in Western Australia – and there should be hundreds more to follow.
 
JinkoSolar Continues To Power Through Pandemic
Chinese solar panel manufacturer JinkoSolar announced its unaudited financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2020 earlier today. It was another successful quarter, but not without its challenges.
 
Huge Solar Panel Installation For Chadstone Shopping Centre
Vicinity Centres’ Chadstone Shopping Centre in Victoria will have thousands of solar panels installed next year, which will also provide shade for shoppers’ vehicles.
 
SMA Kicking Sustainability And Solar Business Goals
While it’s been a tough year for German solar inverter manufacturer SMA – as it has been for many other companies – it’s also been a rewarding one.
 
La Trobe University’s Solar Panel Rollout Continues
Construction of new solar carports at La Trobe University’s Albury-Wodonga campus has kicked off, part of a project to achieve net-zero carbon emissions for all campuses.
 
Daqo Inks Polysilicon Supply Deal With Trina Solar
China’s Daqo New Energy has entered into another huge polysilicon supply agreement with a major solar panel manufacturer.
 
Tamworth Solar Farm Gets Development Consent
The NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment has given a conditional thumbs-up for a large scale solar power and battery storage project approximately 25 kilometres west of Tamworth.
 
What’s Happening To Australia’s Solar Rebate In 2021?
It’s that time of the year again when some ads may start screaming about a reduction in the solar rebate. Here’s what you need to know.
  
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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 
 
Pick up some tips on writing a review.

USEFUL SOLAR INFO

NEW! - 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.
 
NEW! - 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.
 
NEW! 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.