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Hi everyone,
Welcome to another issue of the Solar Quotes weekly newsletter - please feel free to forward it on to others.
As always, it's been an interesting week on the solar scene in Australia and overseas - check out the stories below.
By the way, don't forget you can get 3 solar quotes from trusted solar installers at our website - and you can also stay in touch with what's happening on SQ via our Facebook page.
Regards,
SQ VIEWS
Is The Most Efficient Hot Water System A Solar PV Powered Heat Pump?
If you're looking for the most efficient solar hot water system, then solar PV panels powering a heat pump are hard to beat.
Comparing Solar Hot Water Diverters Available In Australia
If you want to divert your surplus solar to your hot water there are plenty of 'hot water diverter' devices to choose from. How do they compare?
Australian Solar System Interest Index – September 2017
August saw a significant increase in the proportion of Australians wanting to install battery-ready PV systems according to the latest SolarQuotes Australian Solar System Interest Index (auSSII) report.
SOLAR NEWS
Bundaberg Regional Council Saving With Solar Power
The use of solar power has been so successful for Queensland’s Bundaberg Regional Council, solar panels have become virtually mandatory on any new infrastructure and building upgrades where practical.
Flinders Uni Unveils World Solar Challenge Entry
Flinders University’s first solar car entry in the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge, Investigator III, was unveiled yesterday – and the pressure is on to have the vehicle ready for next month’s race.
Sustainable House Day On Sunday, September 17
If you’re looking for energy efficiency ideas for your current home or a new build, check out some of Australia’s most environmentally progressive homes on show on Sustainable House Day this Sunday.
JinkoSolar Announces Eagle AC Solar Module
JinkoSolar has formally announced its new Eagle AC solar panel, a monocrystalline PERC PV module incorporating Enphase Energy’s IQ6 microinverter.
SunnySavers – QLD’s Solar On Public Housing Trial Kicking Off
Starting next week, some of up to 2,300 households in Cairns and Rockhampton will be invited to participate in a trial putting solar panels on public housing.
More Steps Towards 100% Renewables In Yackandandah
Excitement is building in the small town of Yackandandah in northeast Victoria as it moves towards a fossil fuel-free energy future.
Kerfuffle Over Potential Liddell Power Station Sale And Life-Support
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull’s attempts to keep an old coal fired power station in New South Wales operating past its use-by date has caused quite a stir.
U.S. Utility Energy Storage Snapshot Report
Energy storage in the USA is a small but growing market according to SEPA’s 2017 Utility Energy Storage Market Snapshot – and many utilities have residential customers in their sights.
Agriculture And Electricity Generation – Solar + Fungus Farms
A new solar PV project in Japan is combining electricity generation and agriculture, making the most of what was abandoned farmland.
Read more from the blog
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!
USEFUL SOLAR INFO
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.
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