Hi everyone,
 
A torture test of commercial solar inverters has given top marks to Delta and Huawei, surprisingly beating perennial Aussie favorites Fronius and SMA. Find out more here.
 
A while back a reader asked Ronald for a post on rooftop solar power vs. Green Power. So here it is - discover why rooftop solar is far better than GreenPower.
 
Sunpower’s new Maxeon 3 solar panels have caused a fair bit of excitement, but it turns out Sunpower hasn't yet obtained the rating needed for approval in cyclone areas. However, the company assures us it isn't far off.
 
Have you checked out SolarQuotes' installer reviews lately? We've added awesome new features that I explain in our latest vodcast.
 
More on these stories and other news below!
 
Don't forget you can get 3 solar quotes from trusted solar installers at our website - and everyone can also stay in touch with what's happening on SQ via our Facebook page.
 
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SQ VIEWS

Green Power Vs. Rooftop Solar: Solar Easily Wins But Having Both Is Greenest
A while back a reader asked me for a post on rooftop solar vs. Green Power. Or, if you spell as badly as a government national program — GreenPower. So here it is.
 
Delta and Huawei Commercial Inverters Beat Fronius & SMA In PVEL Testing
A torture test of commercial solar inverters has given top marks to Delta and Huawei, surprisingly beating perennial Aussie favorites Fronius and SMA.
 
SolarQuotes Vodcast Episode 18 – Shonky Solar And Tortured Inverters
Episode 18 sees Finn and Ronald discussing the ABC’s recent 7.30 report on solar in Australia, new features on SolarQuotes’ installer reviews pages, inverter torture testing results and more.

THE GOOD SOLAR GUIDE - READ ONLINE FREE!

7 Steps To Tiny Bills For Australian Homeowners - An Amazon Best-Seller!

The Good Solar Guide, authored by SolarQuotes founder Finn Peacock, demystifies the solar buying process in Australia; showing you how many panels you need, which panel brands to buy, which to avoid, and how to find a great installer.

The seven-step process revealed in this book, developed over 10 years in the industry, walks you through understanding, evaluating, buying, installing and using solar to deliver on its promise of tiny electricity bills. Order the book (available in paperback or Kindle) or read the whole book online free! Yes, for free. Crazy eh?

SOLAR NEWS

EPC Partner For Whyalla’s Cultana Solar Farm Announced
SIMEC Energy Australia has inked the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract for the Cultana Solar Farm project in South Australia – but it’s not with an Australian company. 
 
Sunpower To Territorians: Maxeon 3 Will Get Cyclone Rating Soon
Sunpower’s Maxeon 3 solar panel launch has caught out customers in the Top End: Sunpower hasn't yet obtained the rating needed for approval in cyclone areas.
 
Britain Goes Two Weeks (Plus) Without Coal Power
Britain has gone more than two weeks without using coal power for electricity generation – and according to the latest update, the coal-free run isn’t over yet. 
 
Byron Shire Council Commits Cash For 5MW Solar Farm Project
The planning, design and tender process will soon get under way for Byron Shire Council’s 5MW solar farm, which will be the largest PV power plant in the region.
 
WA Councils Again Call For State Renewable Energy Target
21 councils in Western Australia are putting pressure on the McGowan Government to implement a state level emissions reduction and/or renewable energy target.
 
Silly Queensland Solar Rule Determined Invalid
The Supreme Court of Queensland has ruled a recently introduced regulation resulting in extra costs in the construction of large-scale solar energy facilities in the state is invalid.
 
Australia’s Greenhouse Gas Emissions Were Up Again In 2018
Preliminary estimates submitted by the Australian Government to the UN indicate the country’s greenhouse gas emissions were up again last year – the fourth year in a row.
 
New World Record Claims By Canadian And Trina Solar
Solar panel manufacturers Trina and Canadian solar have both laid claim to new solar cell efficiency records. Brace yourself for technobabble.
 
Victorian Budget Funds For Renewable Newstead Solar Farm Project
Last Monday’s budget held good news for solar buyers throughout Victoria, but the town of Newstead had an additional reason to celebrate with the honouring of an election commitment.
  
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FRESH IS BEST

If you're yet to get 3 obligation-free solar quotes from our network of trusted installers, or perhaps you didn't go ahead on a set of quotes issued previously for whatever reason and still want to install solar, now is a great time to submit for fresh quotes!

SUBMIT YOUR SOLAR REVIEW

If you're an Australian solar power system owner and would like to share a review of your solar panels, inverters or installer with other potential Australian PV buyers to assist them in a purchase decision, SolarQuotes is the place to do it!
 
Please note in the case of solar panel and inverter reviews, the equipment should have been installed for at least one year.
 
Submit a review: Panels | Inverters | Installers 
 
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USEFUL SOLAR INFO

NEW! Solar Panel Comparison Table
Easily compare solar panels, specifications and their prices side-by-side in our new solar panel comparison table.
 
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.