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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

10 Little Understood Facts About Australian Consumer Law And Solar
Here at SolarQuotes we’re all about consumers. So I am going to describe 10 features of Australian consumer law that many consumers, not to mention many solar sales companies, installers and hardware manufacturers, are unaware of. 
 
Conserving Hot Water Gives A Better Return Than Any Solar Gadget
Before buying a solar hot water diverter, a hot water relay, or a heat pump hot water system, consider these simple steps to cut water heating costs. 

SOLAR NEWS

Ross River Solar Farm Update
Initial preparation works are under way at the site of the 148-megawatt Ross River Solar Farm near Townsville in Queensland. 

Consensus At Australian Battery Storage Standards Roundtable
Sanity may prevail regarding new home battery system standards in Australia – it seems you won’t need to build a bunker to house energy storage. 
  
BYD Installs First B-Box HV, Snags Major Panel Supply Deal
China’s BYD has announced it has won a multi-million dollar solar panel supply contract and also installed its first high voltage B-Box battery system. 
 
WA’s Synergy Feeling Solar Power’s Pinch
While Synergy’s recently released 2017 Annual Report indicates solar power may be eating some of its lunch, the company is also making progress in including more PV in its diet. 
 
Explainer : Pending QLD 44c Solar Feed In Tariff Legislation Changes
Queensland’s Energex has sent an explainer to solar installers about the ramifications of a Bill related to the state’s legacy 44c Feed-in Tariff (FiT), battery systems and array upgrades. 
 
French Driverless EV Manufacturer To Set Up Shop In Adelaide
South Australia’s copped some flack for its passion for wind energy, solar power and battery storage, but its renewables focus is attracting interest from high-tech companies such as France’s Navya, which produces autonomous electric vehicles.
 
Mandurah Aquatic and Recreation Centre Going Solar
Western Australia’s Mandurah Aquatic and Recreation Centre (MARC) is about to get greener and cheaper to run after City of Mandurah councillors voted on Tuesday to install solar panels on the building. 
 
Will It Be A Clean Or Coal Energy Target?
The Clean Energy Target (CET) appears to be at risk of becoming somewhat of a Coal Energy Target – and the CEC has expressed serious concern. 
 
Craig Kelly: AGL Speaks With Forked Tongue On Liddell Power Station
Liberal backbencher Craig Kelly has accused AGL of being deceitful with regard to the Liddell Power Station stoush. Pot, meet kettle? 
 
Greener Government Buildings Funding For Victorian Health Services
$26 million in funding will be made available through the Greener Government Buildings program for solar power installations and energy efficiency upgrades at hospitals and regional health services in Victoria.
 
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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.