Hi everyone,
 
Gone in 90 minutes - that's all it took for August's allocation of Victoria's Solar Homes PV rebate to be snapped up, frustrating solar buyers and plunging the state's home solar sector deeper into crisis. The Andrews Government had a clear moral choice. And they chose to hurt Victorians.
 
On a brighter note, Richard has been chatting with a very happy owner of a Zappi EV charger, who has configured it to charge his electric car from solar power where possible - find out more.
 
Ronald's dived into to a Moody's report on the economic impact of climate change - and it's not good news.
 
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.
 
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SQ VIEWS

Andrews Government Refuses To Admit Mistake. Would Rather Hurt Victorians.
Well, that's it. They made their decision. The Andrews Government in Victoria had a clear moral choice. And they chose to hurt Victorians via a solar rebate.
 
Solar Diversion In Practice: A Reader’s Experience With The Zappi EV Charger
Chris has owned a Zappi EV charger for 3+ months now. He's configured it to charge his electric car from solar power when possible. Here's his experience.
 
SolarQuotes Vodcast Episode 24 – A Chilly Reception
Discover why Finn won’t turn on heating in SolarQuotes’ office. Finn and Ronald also chat about SwitchDin’s little box of tricks, Tesla Megapack, Enphase and more.. 
 
Australian Solar Systems Interest Index – August 2019
The latest auSSII report provides a statistics snapshot of what Australian solar buyers were wanting in a solar power system during July 2019. 
  
Is GST Included On Ergon Feed-In Tariffs? It Depends Who You Ask
Ergon Energy say GST is included in their solar feed-in tariff. The Queensland Competition Authority say GST is not included in the FiT. Who is correct?

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SOLAR NEWS

Solar Energy Pushes Muja Power Station Coal Units Into Retirement
Western Australia’s McGowan Government has announced another two coal-fired electricity generation units at Synergy’s Muja Power Station will be retired from October 2022. 
 
Indigo Council Declares Climate Emergency, Aims For 100% Renewables
Victoria’s Indigo Shire Council voted to declare a climate emergency last week and join dozens of councils looking to slash emissions and energy costs with a renewables PPA
 
Moody’s Economic Report On Climate Change: $100 Trillion In Economic Damage By 2100
Moodys claim climate change will cost $100 trillion if global warming reaches 2 degrees. At the moment we are on track for around 2 degrees of warming.
 
Gone In 90 Minutes: Victoria’s Solar Rebate
July’s allocation of Victoria’s solar power rebate went fast, but it had nothing on the speed August’s quota flew out the door – again leaving many disappointed and the state’s home solar sector deeper in crisis.
 
Enphase Going Gangbusters
Enphase has released its financial results for the second quarter of 2019 – and the market was very pleased with what it saw.
 
City Of Darwin Declares Climate Emergency, Brisbane City Council Doesn’t
Darwin’s Mayor has declared a climate emergency, while Brisbane City Council’s failure to do so has landed it in hot water with Keep Queensland Beautiful.
 
Tesla Megapack Unveiled
The interwebs were abuzz with news Tesla Powerpack now has a (much bigger) brother – the Megapack.
 
Horizon Power Selects SwitchDin For Onslow Microgrid Tech
Western Australia’s Horizon Power has tapped SwitchDin to provide special controllers to accommodate high levels of small-scale solar and batteries in the Onslow region.
  
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FRESH IS BEST

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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 or installer with other potential Australian PV buyers to assist them in a purchase decision, SolarQuotes is the place to do it!
 
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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 
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.