Hi everyone,
  
Have you ever seen a solar installation with cable conduit snaking all over the roof? Brrr. It's often the mark of a cut-price installer. 
 
But conduit done right (and in small lengths) on a rooftop has its place at times. Industry veteran Anthony Bennett discusses solar cable conduit both in and on the roof; complete with pics of some good examples - and some really, really bad ones.
 
Interest in home solar skyrocketed last month. Find out what types of systems Australians wanted and the proportion considering home batteries in the latest auSSII report.
  
More news below!
 
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The Ugly Truth About Conduit And Solar Panels
There are too many cheap solar system installs with conduit snaking all over the roof. Discover why cut-price installers love conduit so much.
  
Australian Solar Systems Interest Index: July 2022
The rush on home solar really ramped up in June as Australians sought refuge from looming electricity price increases. Find out what they were wanting in a rooftop solar power system, and the proportion interested in batteries.
 
Even more news below!

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

Trina Solar Kicks Off Massive Industrial Park Construction
Chinese solar panel manufacturing goliath Trina Solar held a ground-breaking ceremony for construction of its new factories in Xining, Qinghai last week.
 
Call For AU Fuel Efficiency Standards To Boost EV Availability
Grassroots solar energy advocacy group Solar Citizens says the key to getting cheaper EVs into Australia is introducing fuel efficiency standards.
  
SunPower Maxeon 3 Solar Panels: Energy Payback
Maxeon Solar Technologies has revealed the energy payback time of its SunPower Maxeon 3 solar panels – and it’s impressive.
  
GoodWe Celebrates Australian Solar Inverter Shipments Ranking
Chinese solar inverter manufacturer GoodWe is pretty pleased with how it ranked in Australia against its competitors last year.
 
Cairns A Queensland Battery Blitz Beneficiary
Cairns has been announced as one of the locations that will benefit from the Queensland Government’s recently announced battery blitz.
 
Liontown’s Kathleen Valley Lithium Project In WA Is Go
Liontown Resources announced yesterday the company’s board has signed off on full development of the Kathleen Valley Lithium Project in Western Australia – after a helping hand from Ford.
 
Wagga Council Adopts Corporate Net Zero Emissions 2040 Strategy
Wagga Wagga City Council’s amended Corporate Net Zero Emissions 2040 Strategy is good to go after being adopted last week.
 
Yarra Ranges To Save Even More With Renewable Energy
Victoria’s Yarra Ranges Council is shifting all its market electricity accounts to a renewables contract – and the amount it will save is eye-popping.
  
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SOLAR TOOLS & REVIEWS

There's a bunch of hardware and installer reviews along with handy and easy to use tools and calculators on SolarQuotes. Find them by clicking here.

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, battery 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 | Batteries | Installers 
 
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FINN'S "101" GUIDES

Understanding Solar
This runs through the basics of residential solar energy and the components that make up the system. It demystifies the magic turning sunlight into clean power for your home that can save you a bundle of cash on your electricity bills, and clearly explains some important concepts you should understand.
 
Buying Solar
My original guide, updated for 2021 that also includes a printable and video version. Now you have a basic understanding of all the bits that make up a solar power system and how they work to generate electricity, it’s time to think about getting quotes. After reading this, you’ll be able to communicate effectively with a salesperson and be confident you’re paying the right amount of money for a properly-sized system with the right components  – and from the right installer.
 
Owning Solar
The panels are now on your rooftop and the installers have packed up and left. What should you do now and how can you make the most of the new valuable addition to your home? From checking the installation to maximising electricity bill savings, find the answers here.
 
Understanding Home Batteries
This chapter will provide you an understanding of solar batteries – and will help you determine if installing one is right for you. It covers topics such as how a home battery works, the different types of energy storage and how energy storage can save you money.
 
Buying Solar Batteries
My guide to buying solar battery storage provides useful advice on how to go about purchasing a good quality home battery system installation at a reasonable price – and how to identify some of the traps. By reading this, you’ll be better equipped to make a solid purchase decision.
 
Owning A Battery System
As the proud new owner of home energy storage, you’ll want to make the most of it. This chapter provides very useful information about owning a battery system and maximising the benefits it can provide.
 
EV Charging 101
This comprehensive guide covers pretty much everything you’ll need to know about EV charging at home and away from it; and all explained clearly.