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As always, it's been an interesting week on the solar scene in Australia and overseas - check out the stories below. 
 
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SQ VIEWS

How To Protect Your Solar Inverter From Hackers
Do you have an internet connected solar inverter? Some important security tips from an expert to help keep your inverter safe from hackers. This is a guide that solar power system owners need to read.
  
Commercial Solar For Small Businesses Can Pay Back In Under 3 Years
Discover typical costs and payback times if you install commercial solar power for your small business, for all states in Australia.
 
Small Business Solar With A 3 Year Payback – A Real World Case Study
Solar panels installed on small businesses give such good returns it can seem too good to be true. Here's a case study of an Adelaide small business that installed 10kW of solar power in 2013, saw a 3 year payback and greatly reduced electricity bills.

SOLAR NEWS

Queensland Legacy 44c Solar Feed In Tariff Rule Change Update
Solar installers and households/businesses on Queensland’s legacy 44c solar feed in tariff (Solar Bonus Scheme) should be aware of pending changes to the scheme. 

Statutory Voltage Limits Change In Queensland To Benefit Solar Power
Voltage limits for Queensland’s electricity networks are set to change, bringing the state into line with Australian Standard (AS) 60038 and international best practice. This will enable more solar power systems to be installed – and with less red tape. 

Queensland Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Applications Open
Now is a good time for solar and non-solar Queensland households alike to upgrade a fridge, washing machine or air-conditioner to a more energy-efficient model. 

Solar Powered Rover Sees 5,000th Martian Dawn
For a vehicle that was only expected to last for just over 92 Earth days, NASA’s solar-powered Mars rover Opportunity has bettered even the most optimistic expectations – 14 years of active duty so far. 

Energy Storage Enthusiasm Builds In Australia
The Climate Council says Australia is on the cusp of a reliable renewable energy future and the Clean Energy Council has offered SA some advice on further boosting battery uptake.

Solar Power At Sea – Offshore Solar Farm Project Commences
Installing solar panels on large bodies of water such as lakes and reservoirs is one thing, on the open ocean quite another. 

Hyperloop For Queensland A “Ludicrous Pipe Dream”
Queenslanders now have a good idea of what their government thinks of the hyperloop transportation concept as a cure for traffic woes on the M1.

Enphase And Panasonic Partner On AC Solar Panels
A partnership between Enphase Energy and Panasonic will see Enphase’s IQ 7X Micro microinverter combined with Panasonic HIT solar modules. 

Morwell Power Station Heritage Listed
The Energy Brix Power Station (aka Morwell Power Station) in Victoria was destined for demolition, but has dodged destruction (for now) after the Heritage Council of Victoria granted it heritage listing.
 
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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.