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Over the past week, we've seen 10,000 people march in the streets of Sydney demanding a clean energy future and NSW Opposition Leader Luke Foley pledging cooler schools with the assistance of harnessing the power of the sun. Also in NSW, IPART has signalled a lower feed-in tariff, but it's important to note IPART's decision will only be a guide. 
 
Elsewhere, Queensland's solar for public housing trial appears to be kicking along well - and the QLD government says it will next turn its attention to providing better access to solar power for renters in the private market.
 
In other news, the CEC has flagged that the failure of a couple of inverters tested for compliance with AS 4777.2 for passive anti-islanding settings may be indicative of a broader industry issue.
 
Links to these stories on SQ and more below!
 
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SQ VIEWS

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SOLAR NEWS

JFY Solar Inverter Delisting Appeal Denied
A Clean Energy Council decision to delist a solar inverter model manufactured by Shenzhen JingFuYuan Tech (JFY) has been upheld after an appeal from the company was unsuccessful. The situation has also flagged what may be broader issue.
 
NSW Labor Pledges Cooler Schools, Powered By Solar Panels
NSW Opposition Leader Luke Foley has announced a Labor government will divert hundreds of millions of dollars destined for the controversial Sydney stadiums project to provide air-conditioning for the State’s public schools, the electricity for which will be offset by solar panels.
 
10,000 March In Sydney To Demand A Clean Energy Future
Thousands marched on NSW Parliament and through the streets of Sydney on Saturday to put all politicians on notice that it’s time to choose clean energy over coal. 
 
Wind And Solar Powered Saildrones On CCS Mission In Australia
A fleet of unmanned ocean vehicles were unveiled in Hobart on Friday in the lead-up to a couple of the craft undertaking their maiden voyage on Australian waters. 
 
Queensland’s Solar For Public Housing Trial Update
The Queensland Government has announced close to 500 households in the state are now benefiting from its solar energy for public housing rollout. 
 
Panel Manufacturers Line Up For Trump Solar Tariff Exclusions
Some of the biggest names in the solar panel manufacturing industry have filed requests to be excluded from U.S. punitive duties on imported modules and cells – and one applicant may raise a few eyebrows. 
 
IPART Signals Benchmark NSW Solar Feed In Tariff Reduction, But…
The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal has indicated it’s considering reducing benchmark solar feed in tariff rates in New South Wales from July – but bear in mind, the rates it sets are just a guide. 
 
University Of Hawai’i Rolling Out More Solar Power And Battery Storage
The University of Hawai’i says its Maui College campus will be among the first in the USA to source 100 percent of its energy from on-site solar power systems paired with battery storage – with other UH campuses to follow.
 
Work Begins On WA’s Northam Solar Farm
A ground breaking ceremony has been held for a solar farm project outside of Northam in Western Australia, which is expected to be operational by October this year.
 
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