Hi everyone,
 
Welcome to another issue of the Solar Quotes weekly newsletter - please feel free to forward it on to others.
 
Some more good news for Enphase fans this week, with the announcement that Enphase IQ 7 microinverters are now available in Australia. In other inverter related news, SolarEdge has filed a lawsuit against Huawei over claimed patent infringements relating to SolarEdge's HD-Wave technology.
  
Switching topics to solar panels, Norwegian company DNV-GL has again carried out grueling reliability tests on lots of solar panel brands - see which panels passed.
 
Regarding renewables generally, demonstrating that the Australian love affair with renewable energy is far from over, the latest  Lowy Institute Poll indicates an overwhelming majority of Australians still want more renewables rather than coal power.
 
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.
 
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SQ VIEWS

DNV-GL's 2018 Scorecard Results: Discover Which Panels Passed
Norwegian company DNV-GL has again carried out grueling reliability tests on lots of solar panel brands. Here's how various solar panels tested performed.
 
How Norwegian Are REC Solar Panels? And Does It Matter?
Some people are getting their knickers in a twist over whether REC solar panels are European or Asian. I say: "It doesn't matter!"

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7 Steps To Tiny Bills For Australian Homeowners!

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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 download the first chapter free today!

SOLAR NEWS

Enphase IQ 7 Microinverters Now Available In Australia
Microinverter manufacturer Enphase Energy has announced it has started shipping its seventh-generation family of devices, the IQ 7, to Australia and New Zealand. 
 
IPART Launches Electricity Meter Experience Survey
If you live in New South Wales and have experienced problems with getting your electricity meter changed over after installing a solar power system, IPART wants to hear from you. 
 
SunPower Cells To Fly High On SolarStratos
SunPower has announced it is the solar cell provider for the next-generation SolarStratos – a solar powered plane that aims to be the first to cruise the Earth’s stratosphere. 
 
Monash Forum Releases First Coal “Fact Sheet”
The Monash Forum, a collective of pro-coal Liberal/National MPs, published its first fact sheet in defence of the little black rock late last week. It was ..interesting. 
 
Australian Electric Vehicle Market Study Published
While electric vehicles only make up 0.1 per cent of new car sales in Australia currently, a new report says EV uptake has the potential to start taking off soon and make up 90 percent of all cars and light commercial vehicles on Australian roads by 2050. 
 
Autonomous Electric Shuttle Service Kicks Off In Adelaide
It won’t be breaking any speed or distance records, but a driverless and soon to be solar powered electric shuttle has been turning heads in Adelaide – and the public are invited to take a free ride. 
 
Poll Results : Australian Government Should Focus On Renewables
The latest Lowy Institute Poll indicates an overwhelming majority of Australians still want more renewables rather than coal power in the nation’s energy mix. 
 
SolarEdge Sues Huawei Over Claimed Inverter Technology Infringement
SolarEdge Technologies, Inc. has announced it has filed a lawsuit for patent infringement against Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd., Huawei Technologies Düsseldorf GmbH and WATTKRAFT Solar GmbH, a distributor of Huawei’s products in Germany.
 
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FRESH IS BEST

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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 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 | Installers 
 
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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.



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.