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SolarQuotes Vodcast #7 : Finn Gets In Trouble With The Police

SolarQuotes Vodcast Episode 7

In this episode: 0:17 We discuss why the CEC Approved Solar Retailer Scheme might be about to enter a dangerous new phase. 0:17 Ronald dobs me in for getting a police caution on the streets of Adelaide. And then we go through the last 7 days of solar news on the blog.

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Making Approved Solar Retailer Status Mandatory in Victoria Would Be Disastrous

In Orwell’s Animal Farm, animals were told that doing extra work was voluntary, yet those who didn’t volunteer got their rations reduced. In November 2013 the Clean Energy Council told solar companies that becoming an Approved Solar Retailer (ASR), which requires extra work, was voluntary. But in 2018  solar companies that had not signed up […]

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Solar Cash For Northern Territory Councils

energy efficiency and sustainability grant - NT

The Northern Territory Government has announced a $2 million energy efficiency and sustainability grant funding pool for local government councils.

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60 Million Tonnes Of Toxic Coal Ash At Lake Macquarie

Coal ash at Lake Macquarie

Accumulation of coal ash and water discharge from New South Wales’ Eraring and Vales Point power stations is creating a toxic aquatic environment in Lake Macquarie states a new report.

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More Solar Power For Port Stephens Council

Port Stephens Council - solar power

Port Stephens Council has a shiny new solar power system that will provide a very rapid payback and slash the building’s electricity related emissions.

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SunPower Announces 400W Solar Panel Availability In Australia

SunPower 400 watt solar panel

The first 400 watt solar panel for the Australian residential market is now available from SunPower – the Maxeon 3.

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Check Your Solar Is Working Properly – With This Simple & Accurate New Tool

solacast's new free tool

  TLDR: The tool is here Hey SolarQuotes crowd! Remember me? I’m the bloke who made you all sign up for the Solcast API service in order to check in on the performance of your home solar PV system. 

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Noosa Council To Crank Up Its Solar Capacity (Again)

Noosa Council - solar power

In another step towards its goal of carbon neutrality by 2026, Noosa Council is installing more solar power – this time expanding the installation on its Tewantin Administration Building.

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Hanwha Q Cells Claims Patent Infringement By Jinko, Longi And REC

Hanwha Q Cells solar patent complaint

In a fight between Hanwha Q Cells and JinkoSolar, Longi Solar and REC Group, who would win? We’re going to find out.

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Tongwei Solar: The Biggest Solar Company You’ve Never Heard Of

tongwei solar factory

Tongwei Solar is not well known in Australia.  While it’s possible goldfish fans are aware Tongwei Group is the world’s largest producer of fish food, their solar subsidiary is very low key.  This is despite it being one of the world’s largest producers of solar cells (if not the largest) with a production capacity of 12 […]

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