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The New South Wales Government's NSW Home Solar Battery Guide 2020 is another tax-payer funded document that does more harm than good. Discover why.
 
Over the border in Victoria, there will be a few changes to the state's solar rebate from tomorrow - here's what you need to know.
 
Are you an energy nerd? Interested in energy systems modelling? Tom Brown of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology in Germany has posted his entire graduate course in energy systems modelling online - and you can access it free. Find out more here.
 
More news below!
 
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NSW Government Publishes Pernicious 71-Page Battery Guide
Guess what! You can now read another tax-payer funded document that does more harm than good. 
 
Want To Learn Energy Systems Modelling? A Free Grad Course To Get Started
Worried about how a renewable-powered world keeps the lights on when “the sun doesn’t shine and the wind doesn’t blow”? Interested in energy systems modelling?  

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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

Renewables Giants Found Lacking On Human Rights
Analysis of the human rights policies and practices of some of the world’s largest publicly traded wind and solar energy companies makes for uncomfortable reading. 
 
Solar Installer Pinged For Providing False Information
Australia’s Clean Energy Regulator has released details of recent compliance action against a Clean Energy Council accredited solar installer. 
 
SA Water’s Solar Rollout On Track
SA Water says it remains on schedule with its massive solar panel rollout, even given the challenges thrust upon it by COVID-19.
 
Victoria’s Solar Rebate – What’s Changing
The start of the new financial year on Wednesday will see some changes to Victoria’s Solar Homes program. Here’s what you need to know.
 
Shepparton Council Adds More Solar Power
In Victoria, another two Greater Shepparton City Council facilities are harvesting the energy of the sun – Aquamoves and the Shepparton Saleyards.
 
Australian Solar Power System Safety Improving
A report released yesterday on electrical safety risks in Australian solar power system installations indicates great improvement, but there’s still work to be done.
 
Delhi’s Lockdown Boosted Solar Energy Generation
Solar panels were working better in Delhi, India during late March and April due to clearer skies – but it’s unfortunate it took COVID-19 to enable this to this happen.
 
New Solar Power System For Mosman Sports Centre
It was out with the old and in with the new in a solar power upgrade for Marie Bashir Mosman Sports Centre in Sydney.
 
Solar Power For More Victorian Government Schools
Following a successful pilot, more government schools in Victoria are to receive solar power systems under the Greener Government School Buildings Program.
  
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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.
 
NEW! 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.
 
NEW! 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.