Hi everyone,
 
The type of licence required to sell solar in Australia depends on where the activity is occurring - and there are solar businesses that don't have the correct licensing. This blog post explains, to the best of my knowledge, exactly what licences are required to sell solar power and which entities need them in each state or territory.
 
Third time lucky for Tesla's solar roof tiles? Tesla is finally shipping what it now calls Solarglass three years after the initial 'launch'. It's a great looking product, but very expensive. We compare the costs.
 
SQ's Ronald recently arrived back from the All-Energy Exhibition & Conference in Melbourne. Here's a summary of what piqued his curiosity - and tickled his funnybone (Growatt's map of Australia is a classic).
 
More on these stories and other news below!
 
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What Licences Are Needed To Sell Solar in Australia?
The type of licence required to sell solar in Australia depends on the state or territory. Here's what you need to know when buying or selling solar power.
  
Can Elon Musk Make It Third Time Lucky For Solar Tiles?
Tesla are finally shipping their solar tiles / Solarglass roof, three years after the initial 'launch'. It looks beautiful - but boy it's expensive.
  
The 2019 All-Energy Conference In Melbourne - A Quick Overview
Ronald went to the All-Energy Exhibition & Conference in Melbourne. Here’s what he stumbled across.
   
SolarQuotes Innovation Making Australian Solar Installers ‘Appy
An app recently released by SolarQuotes has received very positive feedback from SQ’s installer clients that have started using it.
 
A Look At The Irish Hints To How AEMO Might Manage AU's Renewables Transition
Using Ireland as an example, AEMO is confident Australia’s electricity sector can safely manage a transition to much higher renewable energy penetration.
 

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SOLAR NEWS

AAA Supports Electric Vehicle Usage Tax
A poll commissioned by the Australian Automobile Association indicates the majority of Australian drivers support an electric vehicle usage fee or tax – and so does the AAA.
 
City of Fremantle Trialling Electric Garbage Truck
In Western Australia, the City of Fremantle is trialling a fully electric waste collection truck provided by national waste management firm Cleanaway. 
  
Surf’s Up – With Renewable Energy
An inland surf park in the UK powered by renewable energy opened on the weekend – and there’s also one in Australia not far behind. 
 
46,000 Victorian Solar Power Installations Since Solar Homes Launch
Victoria’s Andrews Labor Government is claiming major success with its Solar Homes program – particularly on the PV side of things.
 
Australia’s Greenhouse Gas Emissions To Decline, But…
A controversial report released last week indicates Australia’s carbon emissions will decline over the next few years thanks to wind and solar energy. Beyond that is another matter.
 
5MW Solar Farm In Coal Country Nears Prime Time
Work will soon be completed on a 5MW solar farm in Lovedale, near Cessnock in New South Wales’ Hunter Valley.
 
EVs In The NT – Discussion Paper Released
The Northern Territory Government is delving into the potential opportunities, benefits and challenges of supporting electric vehicle uptake in the Territory.
 
City Of Sydney Council Signs Major Renewable Electricity Deal
City Of Sydney announced last week it had sealed a $60 million deal that will see all Council’s electricity supplied from wind and solar energy sources from July next year.
  
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