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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.
It's been interesting week on the solar scene in Australia and overseas as always - check out the stories below.
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SQ VIEWS
Solar For Renters? Landlords & Tenants Share The Benefits With 'Matter'
If you are a renter who wants lower bills or a landlord who wants to install solar, then this innovation could be the answer.
Chinese Company 'Tesla New Energy' Steals Tesla’s Name And Logo
If you come across some dodgy looking 'Tesla Solar Panels' on the internets, proceed with caution.
SOLAR NEWS
Tesla’s Elon Musk’s Bold Battery Estimate
In an entirely solar powered USA, what would be the land area required for battery storage to ensure 24/7 electricity supply? Tesla’s Elon Musk says he has the answer.
Total Eclipse Challenge For Solar Power In The USA
A total solar eclipse that will darken a broad corridor of the US next month has raised concerns about the impact of sudden ramping down, then up, of solar generated electricity.
Warrnambool City Council Installing Solar Powered Lights
More than 60 off-grid solar lights that will enhance community linkages and improve safety are being installed in five parks in the regional Victorian city of Warrnambool. Each LED light incorporates a solar panel, a lithium-ion battery and a motion sensor.
COAG Energy Council Meeting Outcomes : Reactions
As expected, Friday’s COAG Energy Council meeting saw all but one of the Finkel Review recommendations approved – the Clean Energy Target (CET).
Coal Kills. That’s For Certain
Liberal MP Craig Kelly’s concerns about people dying as a result of high energy prices raises another issue he didn’t mention – the incredibly high death toll from coal.
Liberal MP Links Winter Deaths In Australia To Renewable Energy
Liberal MP Craig Kelly cranked up the anti-renewables rhetoric to 11 last week on ABC’s AM, linking energy price increases to subsidies for renewables that he says will cause deaths this winter.
Australian-Made 100% Electric Truck Delivered
The keys to the first electric truck produced by Melbourne’s SEA Electric were handed to Kings Transport last week.
Welsh Water Building On Hydro, Wind, Solar And Poo Power Efforts
Welsh Water has signed a deal with Dong Energy to ensure all its power is from green sources and secured funds to boost its own renewables-based energy production
SolarEdge Showcases Solar Inverter-Integrated EV Charger
SolarEdge has shown off its electric vehicle charger integrated inverter at Intersolar North America early today, a product the company says is a world-first.
Toyota Unveils Huge Rooftop Solar Power System
Tens of thousands of solar panels are in place on Toyota’s new North American headquarters in Plano, Texas.
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Solar Power Forecast Tool
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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
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Solar Battery Comparison Table
Discover battery prices and specifications of dozens of energy storage solutions with our solar battery storage comparison table.
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