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A Deep Dive Into REC Solar Panel Warranties

A deep dive into the warranty for REC solar panels

REC produces premium solar panels. That means they’re not cheap, but they are high quality.  The company was Norwegian, but its headquarters are now in Singapore, along with its sole factory.  This article will be a deep dive into REC solar panel warranties. 

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First Stage Of NSW Courthouse Solar Rollout Complete

Solar energy - NSW courthouse project

The first stage of an initiative to introduce some solar powered justice in NSW has wrapped up – a little late and it seems one installation short.

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Solar Installer Drone Use: Flying In The Face Of Regulations?

Drone shot of rooftop solar panel installation

Solar installers are increasingly using drones for inspections, portfolio shots and other activities. But some may not realise the sky has limits, or what all of them are as there have been recent changes.

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$1.5 Million Solar Funding Boost For Cabonne Shire

Cabonne Shire solar energy project

New South Wales’ Cabonne Council can look forward to much cheaper electricity bills thanks to Resources for Regions funding.

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The Best Solar Panels In 2023: According To Aussie Installers

Best Solar Panels 2023 - Installers Choice Awards

For three years now, we’ve asked our network of 500+ solar installers what brands of solar panels they’d choose to install on their own homes.

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South Australia’s EV Tax Officially Ditched

South Australia electric vehicle tax

There wasn’t a great deal of fanfare, but legislation to repeal SA’s electric vehicle taxed passed the Upper House last week.

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What’s The Life Expectancy Of A Solar Inverter?

Solar inverter service life

Researchers in Switzerland have been keeping an eye on a bunch of old solar inverters and power optimizers to see how they are faring; with some interesting results.

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New Renewables Deal Could Save Arnott’s Big Biccies

Arnott's Queensland renewable energy deal

Australian biscuit maker The Arnott’s Group has inked a renewable energy deal with Stanwell Corporation for its factory in Brisbane. And it’s a biggie.

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What Rob & Sally Learned Driving A Tesla 9,630km Through The Aussie Outback

Driving across Australia in an EV

Rob and Sally needed a holiday, so they jumped in their EV and drove from Sydney to Perth – and back again.

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Clive’s Central Queensland Coal Project Scuttled

Central Queensland Coal Project

Federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek has definitively dashed Clive Palmer’s dream of digging another dirty great hole in Queensland to extract dirty fuel.

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