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Hi everyone,
Will crap solar installers and retailers in Australia *finally* be booted from the industry?
More
detail is emerging about a big shakeup starting in 2022 giving the Clean Energy Regulator (CER)
increased powers to police the industry and punish shoddy installers.
How much are Australians paying for solar power systems at the moment – and how does that compare to around the same time last year?
Find
out here.
And in an interesting turn of events, the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) has commenced action in the Federal Court against Hornsdale Power Reserve
(aka the Tesla Big Battery). Discover
why the AER is cranky.
More 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
Big Trouble For Bad Installers As Clean Energy Regulator Shows Its Teeth
Last week the Clean Energy Regulator held an online information session titled, “Update on the Integrity Review of the Rooftop Solar PV Sector.” It outlined major changes aimed at kicking crap solar installers out of the industry.
Australian Solar Prices: September 2021 Update
How much are Australians paying for solar power systems – and how does that compare to around the same time last year?
Even more news below!
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SOLAR NEWS
Smoky Creek Solar Power Station Update
Edify Energy’s proposed Smoky Creek Solar Power Station in Queensland has been on the board for quite a while – what’s happening with this big solar project?
Coal, COVID And Canavan
As grim acceptance among the Coalition of having to lift their game on climate change grows, so too have the rumblings from some members about the prying of coal out of cold, dead hands.
Wangaratta Hospital Switches On To Solar Energy Savings
Victoria’s Wangaratta Private Hospital is expecting a pretty rapid payback on its shiny new solar power system.
Suncorp Rewarding Solar System Owners
Existing Suncorp Bank home loan customers with a solar power system or who have one installed by the end of this year could be eligible for $500 from the bank.
More Grants For Solar Panel And Battery Recycling/Reuse
A new round of NSW Government grants for innovative projects reusing and managing solar panel and battery waste kicked off yesterday.
Tesla Big Battery Court Battle Begins
The Australian Energy Regulator has commenced action in the Federal Court against Hornsdale Power Reserve over what it says were breaches of the National Electricity Rules.
City Of Stonnington Looks To A Solar Energy Future
Victoria’s City Of Stonnington is to embark on a big solar power push across the community as part of its response to climate change.
VIC Solar Battery Rebate Reductions Loom
Significant reductions are nearing for home battery storage subsidies in
Victoria..
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SOLAR TOOLS & REVIEWS
There's a bunch of hardware and installer reviews along with handy and easy to use tools and calculators on SolarQuotes. Find them 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.
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Understanding
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Buying Solar
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The panels are now on your rooftop and the installers have packed up and left.
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NEW! Understanding Home Batteries
This chapter will provide you an understanding of solar batteries – and will help you determine if installing one is right for you. It covers topics such as how a home battery works, the different types of energy storage and how energy storage can save you money.
NEW! Buying Solar Batteries
My guide to buying solar battery storage provides useful advice on how to go about purchasing a good quality home battery system installation at a reasonable price – and how to identify some of the traps. By reading this, you’ll be better equipped to make a solid purchase decision.
NEW! Owning A Battery System
As the proud new owner of home energy storage, you’ll want to make the most of it. This chapter provides very useful information about owning a battery system and maximising the benefits it can provide.
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