Hi everyone,
 
Welcome to another issue of the Solar Quotes weekly newsletter - please feel free to forward it on to others.
 
Does a 20c feed-in tariff sound good to you? AGL is offering one, but there is some devil in the detail - Ronald explains.
 
Among the big news of the last week and as expected, VIC, QLD and ACT dashed Federal Energy Minister Josh Frydenberg's hopes of locking in the National Energy Guarantee at the COAG Energy Council meeting on Friday. Somewhat related, the ACCC’s Rod Sims yesterday briefed National Party MPs on its electricity affordability recommendations, including the suggested premature axing of Australia’s solar subsidy.
 
In Queensland, a solar power system owner has won a legal battle, but not the war against a developer that took her to the state's Supreme Court over her installation..
 
More on these stories and other news below!
 
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SQ VIEWS

Is AGL’s ‘Solar Savers’ 20c Feed-In Tariff A Good Deal?
AGL's 20 cent feed-in tariff could be a good deal for efficient solar homes with over 5 kilowatts of inverter capacity. But beware high electricity charges.

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SOLAR NEWS

ACCC Peddles Solar Subsidy Axing To Nationals, Liberals Next
The ACCC’s Rod Sims yesterday briefed National Party MPs on a suite of recommendations on electricity affordability, including the premature axing of Australia’s solar subsidy. 
 
Queensland’s PowerWells Looks To Help Out In Lombok
Logan based PowerWells has been producing off grid micro-solar kits for remote communities in Indonesia and has turned its attention to the unfolding situation in earthquake-ravaged Lombok.
 
NEG – COAG Energy Council Meeting Outcome
At the COAG Energy Council Meeting on Friday, the Federal Government was told to get its act together on the National Energy Guarantee if it is to have any hope of getting it over the line.
 
Solar Owner’s Legal Battle With Developer Continues
Pauline Tyler has won a legal battle, but not the war against a developer that took her to Queensland’s Supreme Court over her home’s solar panel installation. 
 
New World Record Claim For Solar Powered Drone Flight
Airbus Defence and Space is claiming a new world record for the maiden flight recently completed by its fully solar powered Zephyr S HAPS (High Altitude Pseudo-Satellite).
 
National Energy Guarantee : Anything But Consensus
Victoria and the ACT lay their cards on the table concerning the National Energy Guarantee, meanwhile the Smart Energy Council fires a shot across the bows of the CEC over its stance. 
 
Large Scale Solar Project On The Cards For SA’s Moonta
A solar farm may soon be putting old mining land on South Australia’s Yorke Peninsula to good use.
 
Mandatory Solar Energy Or Living Rooftops Ahead In Moreland?
Victoria’s Moreland City Councillors have voted in favour of investigating the potential to make solar panels, solar hot water or “living roof” space mandatory for new residential and commercial builds. 
 
Chaff Mill Solar + Battery Storage Project Update
The community feedback period relating to the development application for Chaff Mill Solar Farm in South Australia’s mid-north, which will incorporate battery storage, closed last Friday.
 
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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 
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13 Questions To Ask A Solar Company
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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 
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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.