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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.
While some consider me "anti-battery", I am not. I have one at home. I am simply pro-truth - and the truth is home batteries do not currently pay for themselves financially or environmentally (as soon as they do, I'll shout it from the rooftops). Last week, I exposed 6 battery storage myths in detail - more on this below.
While on the topic of storage, Ronald's posted his thoughts on the Opal Storage battery system and has also written about very curious "virtual powerline" technology (but note the publish date on that one).
In other news, the Small-scale Technology Percentage (STP) knob was turned the right way for solar late last week; much to the displeasure of Liberal backbencher Craig Kelly. On a related note, Mr. Kelly believes replacing Liddell Power Station with solar panels, wind turbines and batteries is “as dangerous to the economy as rabies is in a dog”.
Links to these stories and other interesting solar news below!
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SQ VIEWS
The Six Biggest Myths About Battery Storage
Thinking of buying solar and batteries? Want to stick it to the power companies and save money? It's not that simple. Discover the 6 biggest myths about buying batteries with your solar panels and make an informed decision.
Opal Storage Review: Beware Short Cabinet Warranty And Unrealistic Savings
The Opal Storage system is a SolaX inverter and LG Chem battery based solution. What do you get for your $12,000, how long is the warranty and how much will it save you?
Does Virtual Powerline Technology Make SA-NSW Inconnector Obsolete Before It’s Built?
Discover how 'Virtual Powerline' technology is due to disrupt the electricity transmission business, and how it could make the promised new interconnector between SA and NSW obsolete before it is even
built.
SOLAR NEWS
Daqo Inks Major Solar Polysilicon Supply Deal With Longi
China’s Daqo New Energy Corp. has announced the signing of an agreement with Longi Green Energy Technology Co., Ltd that will see Daqo supplying 39,600 tonnes of ultra-high-quality, monocrystalline-grade polysilicon to the company.
Big Banks Continuing To Fund Climate Crisis
A report released last week reveals the world’s big banks increased “extreme” fossil fuel financing last year, but there was a glimmer of silver lining on the coal black clouds hanging over Australian banks.
First Fully Thai-Made Redflow Batteries Roll Off Production Line
Australian energy storage company Redflow says it is on schedule to start commercial production of complete ZBM2 zinc-bromine flow batteries in Thailand by June.
Rise Of Renewables Pushing Down UK Energy Sector Emissions
The UK is continuing to break renewable energy records and making headway on carbon emissions reduction, while coal power is laying bleeding in the gutter.
100 Schools Join Victoria’s Greener Government School Buildings Pilot
The one hundred schools participating in a Victorian Government program seeking to drive down school carbon emissions and energy costs have been named.
STP Knob Turned The Right Way For Small-Scale Solar Power
Tony Abbott and Craig Kelly may be gearing up for more bluster after news knob-fiddling that relates to Australia’s solar subsidy has gone the right way.
Germany’s SolarWorld Starts Bankruptcy Proceedings (Again)
Just months after Germany’s SolarWorld AG was resurrected as SolarWorld Industries GmbH, the new company has filed for bankruptcy.
Kelly Compares Replacing Liddell With Renewables To A Dog With Rabies
NSW Liberal MP Craig Kelly has said replacing Liddell Power Station with solar panels, wind turbines and batteries is “as dangerous to the economy as rabies is in a dog”.
JinkoSolar’s Stellar Solar Panel Shipment Tally
JinkoSolar recently announced it had shipped a very impressive 9,807 MW of solar panel capacity in 2017, a 47.3% increase on 2016 – and the company expects to better last year’s figure in 2018.
Solar Company Penalised For Telemarketing Infringements
An Australian solar energy company recently found itself shelling out $21,600 as a penalty for telemarketing to consumers on the Do Not Call Register without their consent.
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