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The ACT Government unveils solar farm in Williamsdale
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The ACT government recently unveiled its massive “solar highway” project of 36,000 solar PV systems at Williamsdale. The Minister for Climate Change Mr. Shane Rattenbury noted that the long-awaited Williamsdale Solar Farm situated around 20 kilometres south of Canberra’s city centre, was capable of generating adequate electricity to power 3,000 households.
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Solar Feed-in Tariff Cutback – Could it be possible in 2018?
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Energy experts have warned of a possible over-supply of solar energy to the grid during periods of low demand however the question is, will this lead to another solar feed-in tariff cutback?
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South Australia’s new battery installation to ensure grid stability and lower prices
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Yorke Peninsula in South Australia is set to install a new battery storage system to bolster the state’s grid stability. The installation of the 30 MW grid-scale battery system becomes the second largest energy storage project in the state.
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Australia nears the 6GW milestone for rooftop solar
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Australians are fast taking advantage of the falling costs of rooftop solar systems in order to beat the ever increasing electricity prices. This has brought about increase in total capacity of small-scale renewable energy systems to 6 GW (6,000 megawatt) mark; the equivalent of 5.
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Australian college makes 40-50% energy savings using Tesla Powerpack
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The Cathedral College in Rockhampton has made history as the first Australian school to embrace Tesla’s Powerpack system poised to award the institution a 40 to 50 per cent energy savings.
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Turnbull government could be the reason renewable energy sector crashes
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The renewable sector in Australia is on an upward spiral, with renewables powering 70 per cent of all Australian households in the last financial year. This is according to recent data released.
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Real Life Experience with Tesla Powerwall 2: installation, app, and backup capacity
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Tesla, an innovative tech company setting the pace in the world of energy storage is certainly a force to reckon. The company has ramped up its production of the Powerwall 2, the newest model of their smart home battery pack.
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The CER forces Australia’s leading solar retailer to replace non-compliant panels
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Euro Solar—one of the largest solar panel retailers in Australia has been compelled by the Clean Energy Regulator to replace modules or relinquish small-scale technology certificates (STCs) after supposedly installing solar panels that were non-compliance.
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Could Trump Construct a Border Wall Covered in Solar Panels?
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When President Trump released a press statement claiming that despite pulling out of the Paris climate accord, the U.S. would rise to become the “the cleanest” country on planet Earth, building a border wall mounted with solar panels was the last thing people thought of.
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Solar Battery Storage Rolls Out In Canberra
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Over 100 Canberra households and businesses have fitted the hugely subsidised battery storage systems under the program “the ACT’s Next Generation Renewables Energy Storage Grants”.
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US Solar Market Records 95% Growth In 2016
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The solar market in the USA nearly doubled its installations last year according to the country’s annual record, ranking solar energy the topmost generator of electricity capacity increases in 2016.
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Canberra’s Avails More Initiatives For Commercial Solar Installations
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Canberra is at it again—this time installing highly subsidised next generation battery storage in both homes and businesses across its region. The Environment and Climate Change Minister in ACT Mr.
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Minor Heatwave Sparks Blackout Anxiety In South Australia
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South Australia has experienced a minor heatwave which experts say may increase wholesale electricity supply and prices, although AEMO’s insists there’s nothing to worry about and South Australians should remain calm and continue as normal.
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Smart Battery Innovator Sonnen Predicts Future ‘Free’ Power Deals
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In the coming decade, the conventional large utilities in Australia are likely to become extinct if Sonnen, the leading German domestic battery provider gets its way.
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Tier 1 Solar Panels: All You Need To Know
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When it comes to choosing the most ideal solar panels, the common fallacy that Tier 1 means excellent quality is deceiving. There’s no denying Tier 1 is a good place to begin when selecting your brand of solar panel, however not all Tier 1 panels are made equal.
<h4> Manufacturing Panels for More Than Five Years </h4>
<p> While a good track record of more than five years reveals the company’s longevity and ability to correct potential warranty claims in future, it has little to do with the individual panel’s actual quality. </p>
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<h4> The Bottom Line </h4>
<p> At <a href="https://www.australiansolarquotes.com.au">Australian Solar Quotes</a>, while we believe Tier 1 is a good place to begin when choosing your panel, it’s obviously not the only or the most important factor to consider. Instead of taking your Tier 1 panel measure at face value, we suggest you use the following criteria. </p>
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<h3> What To Look for in Your Panels </h3>
<h4> Warranties </h4>
<p> In case your panels become faulty, the first thing you want is a surety that you’re fully covered. The best way to do this is to read your manufacturer warranty which is usually available on the websites of all reputable manufacturers. </p>
<p> <strong>Performance Warranty</strong> </p>
<p> Also known as power output warranty, this typically ranges between 20 and 25 years, and mostly covers repairs or maintenance in the event your system’s electricity production becomes lower than the predetermined percentage of the rated capacity of panels. </p>
<p> For instance, SunPower, a premium model and one of the leading panels in the world provides a 25-year performance warranty at the lowest guaranteed degradation rate of 0.4 per cent. </p>
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<h4> Product Warranty </h4>
<p> Be sure to read the fine print of your warranty. If the warranty for parts doesn’t cover labour, you’ll have to pay someone to come to your home and uninstall the solar panels, arrange for shipment back to the manufacturer, and after repair reinstall them, ultimately costing you more than the cost of panels. </p>
<p> Australian Solar Quotes proudly offers quotes for solar companies that provide the industry’s most excellent 25-year unlimited product warranties that cover the cost of both labour and parts, as well as panels that come with a 12-year labour and parts product warranty. </p>
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<h4> Significant Presence in Australia </h4>
<p> Ensure the solar panel manufacturer of your choice has a strong presence in Australia because it would be really difficult for someone to make a warranty claim against a manufacturer without an Australian presence. </p>
<p> Imagine yourself calling up a company in Germany to make demands of having your panels fixed? Would you really succeed? Even if the company agrees, you’ll probably have to part with thousands of dollars to uninstall, ship to and from Germany, and have them installed again. </p>
<p> At Australian Solar Quotes, we only provide solar panel quotes of reputable panel manufacturers that boast a significant presence in Australia. This ensures you enjoy various levels of warranty support. </p>
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<h4> Select a Quality Inverter </h4>
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Even if you installed first-class solar panels, if your <a href="https://www.australiansolarquotes.com.au/power/solar-inverter/">solar inverter</a> is low quality, you won’t be able to convert much of the units of DC power your panels produce into usable electricity.For your solar system to produce excellent results, Australian Solar Quotes recommends selecting a European inverter that complies fully with Australian Standards, has an efficiency level of 95% or above, and comes with a warranty of 5+ years.</p>
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<h4> Quality Installers </h4>
<p> Installing a solar panel is nothing close to purchasing a Television set or fridge. Ideally, your PV system will be a power station sitting right on top of your home, and so you want to ensure it’s installed by a reputable company. This will guarantee safety of your investment and home. </p>
<p> At Australian Solar Quotes, all our <a href="http://connect.australiansolarquotes.com.au/">quotes for solar panels</a> feature fully licensed installers, system designers and skilled electricians accredited with the Clean Energy Council of Australia (CEC). </p>
<p> In addition, our quality assurances help our customers to get the best Product Warranties offered by quality component manufacturers and which are backed by a full five year+ system warranty inclusive of onsite rectification. </p>
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<h4> Choose Your Panels Wisely </h4>
<p> When looking for panels for your home or business, don’t be blinded by the idea that all Tier 1 panels are of similar quality. </p>
<p> Take time and research on the manufacturer with the best panel warranty, components and Australian presence. Don’t be persuaded by catchy marketing phrases like “Tier 1”, “A-grade” and “high efficiency”. </p>
<p> Ask your sales rep about the differences for each panel, and if possible request for a spec-sheet. Sales reps from quality solar providers who sell superior panels will be more than excited to answer all your questions. </p>
<p> At Australian Solar Quotes, we take extreme great pride in our reliable, honest and solar information source. To discuss the potential of installing solar energy for your home or business, please get in touch with us on 1300 303 864, or <a href="https://www.australiansolarquotes.com.au/">click here</a> </p>
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German Solar Association: 300GW of Solar Panels Installed Globally
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Based on recent estimates from the German Solar Association (BSW-Solar), the capacity of installed solar power around the globe is about 300 gigawatts. According to the Association, approximately 70 gigawatts of solar power systems were installed around the world in 2016, covering an increase of about 30 percent of the capacity recorded in 2015.
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Smart Home Industry: Energy Efficiency A Key Driver
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The next big residential power revolution is just about to kick off, as the value on the global smart home market is expected to increase by more than double in the next five years.
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IRENA: 250GW Of Battery Storage By 2030
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The future of battery storage looks promising given the impending increase in capacity to 250GW by 2030, according to the latest report from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).
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426,000 Solar Homes: QLD Tops Rooftop Solar Penetration
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Mark Bailey, the Minister for Energy, Biofuels and Water Supply recently revealed that Queensland has achieved over 50 per cent of its quest to meet the Government’s 2020 solar target of producing 3,000 megawatts of generation capacity from installed solar panels.
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2017: The Turnkey Year for Solar Power
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Given the advancement in solar technologies in the last two years, it’s no surprise that most solar energy companies are employing twice as many people compared to the coal industry.
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Rooftop solar systems: why utility companies consider them a threat
solar systemsAccording to a report from Eclareon, a consulting firm for renewable energy in Europe, grid parity has been reached by solar energy. Simply put, buying electricity for consumption from the main grid costs about the same cost as owning and maintaining a rooftop solar system.
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Solar Demand May Cause Solar Systems Shortage
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There is a coming shortage of panels for solar systems and if there are no measures to avert this looming shortfall, the solar industry might take a dive.
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QLD Solar Service Charge Damaging the Industry?
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Will the $500 QLD solar service charge destroy the solar industry in Queensland? Queensland business owners are complaining because of the $500 service charge on their electricity bills.