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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.
As always, it's been an interesting week on the solar scene in Australia and overseas - check out the stories below.
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SQ VIEWS
Australian Solar System Interest Index (auSSII) August 2017
We’re very pleased to publish the first in what will be a monthly report on the current state of solar power interest in Australia – the SolarQuotes auSSII report.
The Solar Spectrum And Why “UV Solar Panels” Are A Con Job
If anyone offers you a special 'UV Solar Panel', run don't walk to a reputable solar company. This post explains why there is no such thing as a UV panel.
How To Use a Fronius Smart Meter To Solar Power Your Hot Water
Here's how Fronius inverter owners can use a couple of added components to turn on their hot water systems when there is a surplus of solar energy.
SOLAR NEWS
Standards Australia Bombarded With Home Energy Storage Submissions
Further development of aspects of controversial Australian battery storage standards will be paused after a huge response to the draft of AS 5139.
Australia’s Redback Technologies To Expand
Solar and storage solutions developer Redback Technologies, based at University of Queensland’s Long Pocket campus, plans to boost its workforce significantly over the next 6 months.
Solar + Battery Storage For The Home Depot
The world’s largest home improvements retailer is installing solar panels on 50 more of its stores, along with Tesla Powerpack battery storage at some outlets.
More Progress On Queensland’s Hayman And Daydream Solar Farms
Interconnection agreements have been finalised for Edify Energy’s Daydream and Hayman Solar Farms, which will be connected to Powerlink’s 275kV network near Collinsville in Queensland.
CEC Challenges Home Battery Storage Standards Overkill
Australia’s Clean Energy Council has lodged a submission with Standards Australia in an effort to change draft home battery standards it views as overkill and that will threaten residential energy storage uptake.
Large-Scale Solar Power On The Horizon In Tasmania?
Large-scale solar may find a (limited) place in Tasmania after a pledge by the Hodgman Government to make the state “renewable energy self sufficient” if re-elected in 2018.
Draft Solar Action Plan For London Released
Meeting the Mayor of London’s ambitious zero carbon target will require 1 GW of solar capacity to be installed in the city by 2030 and 2 gigawatts by 2050 – hard targets to reach.
Coal-Fired Electricity Generation In Australia : Toxic And Terminal
A new report says coal power regulations have failed Australians, and some of those that are in place are far less restrictive than in the US, EU – and even China.
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FRESH IS BEST
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USEFUL SOLAR INFO
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.
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