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Hi everyone,
Well, it's been an interesting week to say the least. So, with Scott Morrison to continue at Australia’s
helm, is the solar rebate threatened?
A new code of conduct covering sales of solar power and battery systems will soon be foisted on
Australia's solar industry. Let's hope it improves from its current form as the draft is missing vital areas of consumer protection
and has some nasty elements.
Solar power is great for countries such as Australia that have sufficient sunshine.
But what about countries with long, dark winters such as Finland? Even when combined with other renewable energy options, is nuclear power going to continue to be
necessary/desirable there? Ronald
weighs in (and Ronald and I debate this some more 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.
Regards,
SQ VIEWS
Powering Finn’s Land: No Nukes Required
Given the huge expense of new nuclear generation these days, even in Finland renewable energy is cheaper than nuclear power - and it's a viable alternative.
On Saturday I Voted For The Planet — But It Didn’t Work!
Yay for you Coalition, says Ronald. Please try to cause less damage to the radiative balance of the atmosphere than you have been.
SolarQuotes Episode 16 – Finn And Ronald Go Nuclear
Finn and Ronald discuss fuel efficiency standards, the rise and fall of SMA, big renewables in Australia, new SQ installer reviews features, debate nuclear power in Finland and
more.
THE GOOD SOLAR GUIDE - READ ONLINE FREE!
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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
Go-Ahead For Tweed Shire Council’s Biggest Solar Panel Installation Yet
New South Wales’ Tweed Shire Council is pursuing the installation of another large solar power system to help it towards its electricity self-generation goals.
Post-Election : What Now For Solar Power In Australia?
With Scott Morrison to continue at Australia’s helm, what now for solar energy? Is Australia’s popular solar rebate again threatened?
Acciona Combines Wind And Solar Power
Wind power giant Acciona has installed flexible solar panels on the surface of a wind turbine tower at Breña Wind Farm in Spain.
New Solar/Battery Retailer Code of Conduct Seeking Submissions
A new code of conduct covering sales of solar power and battery systems will soon be foisted on the industry. Let's hope it improves from its current form.
SA’s City Of Onkaparinga To Reap More Solar Energy Savings
Three of the City of Onkaparinga Council’s biggest energy-consuming sites will benefit from the installation of solar panels in the next few months.
UK Solar Power Reaches All-Time Generation Peak (Again)
Just a day after breaking its all-time generation record, solar power in the UK again set a new peak generation benchmark.
End Fossil Fuel Subsidies, Stop New Coal Plants – UN Secretary-General
The United Nations’ Secretary-General has come out swinging against fossil fuels in a speech delivered at the Pacific Islands Forum in Fiji.
Port Augusta Vanadium Redox Flow Battery Project Progressing
Canada’s CellCube has announced the signing of a Letter of Intent concerning a 50MW / 200MWh flow battery for a Pangea Energy project in Port Augusta, South Australia.
Public Comment Opens For WA’s Huge Wind, Solar And Storage Project
The Environmental Review Document for the Asian Renewable Energy Hub (AREH), an 11+ GW wind/solar project with storage proposed for Western Australia, has been made available for public comment.
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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?
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