Hi everyone,
 
Does the performance of solar panels degrade over time? Yes, but in the case of good quality panels, it's not by much - learn more here.
 
A recent government audit of solar power installations across the nation has reported that around one quarter failed to make even the piss-weak grade of "adequate". Ronald delves into the details.
 
In other news, the Victorian government has shed (a little) light on uptake of Solar Homes Package rebates, and Longi Solar/Risen Energy have made recent PERC technology related world record claims..
 
More on these stories and other news below!
 
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Do Solar Panels Degrade Over Time? Yes, But Not By Much 
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Solar Audit: 20% Of Installs Sub-Standard – More Than 2% Dangerous
A recent government solar power installation audit has reported that around one quarter of installs failed to make even the piss-weak grade of "adequate".

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SOLAR NEWS

Core Scores NT Lithium Mining Lease
Core Lithium says it is on its way to becoming the Northern Territory’s first lithium producer.
 
More Coal Ash Headaches For AGL Macquarie
Coal is one of "nature’s gifts" that keeps on giving even after it’s burned – and not just in terms of emissions.
 
New World Record Claims From Longi Solar And Risen Energy
Two of the world’s solar panel manufacturing heavyweights have announced PERC technology related world record claims over the past week. 
 
The Latest On Victoria’s Solar Homes Rebate
The Victorian Government shed some light on uptake of its popular solar power incentive on Friday. 
  
City Of Melbourne (Council) Now 100% Renewable Electricity Powered
The City Of Melbourne says it is the first Australian capital city council powered by 100 per cent renewable electricity.
 
Australia’s Big 4 Banks Still Sniffing Around Fossil Fuels
Major Australian banks were getting back into fossil fuels in 2018 according to a new report from Market Forces, but there was also a big increase in exposure to renewable energy.
 
30 MW/8 MWh Grid Scale Battery In SA Fully Operational
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) says a 30 MW/8 MWh grid-scale battery project at the Dalrymple substation on South Australia’s Yorke Peninsula is now live and connected to the National Electricity Market (NEM).
 
Australian Power Project Pushing For HELE Coal
A new report ranking power prices in the National Electricity Market makes some curious claims about so-called high-efficiency, low emissions (HELE) coal fired power generation..
 
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Solar Power Forecast Tool
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Solar Battery Comparison Table
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