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The big news over the last week was of course the Liberals' win in South Australia and its ramifications. With the very much pro-renewables Labor government now ousted, what does this mean for the future of solar power and renewable energy generally in the state? SQ blogger Ronald fills us in - see his post below.
 
On a related noted, it seems the future of the Tesla virtual power plant initiative in SA is uncertain under Steven Marshall.
 
Still in South Australia, a new battery storage project was announced late last week that will steal the Tesla Big Battery's crown and may prove to be the largest in the world, depending on when it's completed. 
 
Getting away from South Australia specifically - something that all Australians yet to install solar should keep an eye on are renewed calls to end/slash the "solar rebate" and how this might be done through fiddling with what's known as the STP - more on these and other stories from the world of solar below.
 
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SQ VIEWS

What Does The Liberal Win Mean For Clean Energy in SA?
Now that the power is theirs, will solar and wind continue to expand in South Australia under a Liberal government, or will Premier Marshall peel off his face to reveal he is Mecha-Abbott underneath and set about destroying the renewable energy industry in SA?

Tony Abbott And Craig Kelly Want Frydenberg To Fiddle With His Small-scale Knob
Energy Minister Josh Frydenberg has the power to adjust the Small-scale Technology Percentage (STP) and control how much rooftop solar gets installed in Australia. Will he use it this year?

SOLAR NEWS

Powerwall, Meet Marshall-Wall – Tesla SA Virtual Power Plant’s Future Uncertain
Whether the 50,000- household strong solar + Powerwall 2 battery based virtual power plant will go ahead in South Australia remains unclear this morning. 

Clean Energy Regulator To Visit SRES Registered Agents
As part of its ongoing efforts to ensure compliance among agents creating small-scale technology certificates within the REC Registry, Clean Energy Regulator representatives will be paying a visit to registered agents across the country from next month. 
 
Business As Usual Trumps National Energy Guarantee
With Labor out of the way in South Australia, a barrier to the adoption of the National Energy Guarantee (NEG) has been removed. But it remains Australia may be better served in terms of emissions reduction without it.

New Stand-Alone Power System Trial In Western Australia
WA’s Energy Minister has given the go-ahead for Western Power to proceed with a demonstration project to install stand-alone power systems at up to 60 sites across the state. 

Even Bigger Battery For South Australia
Tesla’s Big Battery in South Australia could soon lose its crown as Australia’s largest single-site battery installation to another project announced last week for the state. 

More Backing For Small-Scale Solar + Storage From ARENA/CEFC
Both the Australian Renewable Energy Agency and Clean Finance Corporation have announced initiatives for further supporting the adoption of small-scale solar power, battery storage and energy efficiency.

Large-Scale Battery Storage : GE Reservoir
GE recently unveiled its large-scale energy storage solution, which is based on the 1.2 MW/4 MWh Reservoir Storage Unit.

Queensland Cash For Battery Info Offer May Catch Out Some Installers
The Queensland Government is establishing a home battery database and system owners are being offered $50 for their information. It may make some battery installers nervous and owners should be a little cautious too, but for other reasons.

Sydney Markets Now Boasts 3MW+ Of Solar Power
Sydney Markets has officially switched on a huge addition to its previously existing solar capacity and has laid claim to having Australia’s biggest private sector rooftop solar power system at a single site. 

Redflow ZBM2 Battery Deliveries About To Get Under Way
Australian energy storage company Redflow announced it had completed testing of the first ZBM2 batteries using battery stacks produced by its new Thailand factory.

SunPower Panels Power 4.4MW Campbell Soup Solar Project
Campbell Soup Company announced a 4.4-megawatt solar power project at the company’s World Headquarters in Camden, New Jersey is officially online.
 
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