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QLD Coal Power: The Callide Curse Continues

Callide Power Station

Queensland-government owned CS Energy’s joint venture partner in the troubled coal-fired Callide C power plant has run into some troubles of its own.

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Solar Polysilicon Prices: Up, Down, And Where to Next?

Solar polysilicon prices

It was an odd start to the year for a crucial material used in the manufacture of conventional solar panels. But after a brief and more subdued spike, polysilicon prices are again heading the right way for panel buyers.

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When Switchboard Upgrades Are Crucial To Getting Solar (A Pictorial Guide)

Solar power systems and switchboard upgrades

At SolarQuotes, we’re often asked about peripherals that aren’t as cool as the glass on your roof or the monitoring app you can show off at someone else’s barbecue.

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Solar Panels Helping Power Slim Dusty Centre EV Charging

Solar powered EV charging at Slim Dusty Centre

EV owners arriving the Slim Dusty Centre in Kempsey, NSW can now top up their electric cars while enjoying their visit.

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Canadian Solar Shatters Panel Shipment Record

Canadian Solar

Canadian Solar had a record year for solar panel shipments in 2022 – and expects an even bigger year in 2023.

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CEC To Duke It Out For Approved Solar Product Listing Role

Australian approved solar products listings

Australia’s Clean Energy Council (CEC) has signalled it wishes to continue in its role of keeper of the “single source of truth” on approved solar products.

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Time to Act: Solar Incentive for Businesses Ends Soon

Commercial solar incentives in Australia

It won’t be long before the window of opportunity on a generous incentive for installing commercial solar closes. Small businesses should be talking to their accountants right now.

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Perth Port Powering Up With Solar Panels

Fremantle Passenger Terminal solar panels

Better late than never. More than 1,100 solar panels installed on the rooftop of Perth’s Fremantle Passenger Terminal are about to be switched on.

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Tasmanian Solar Scheme Setup Slammed (Again)

Tasmania Energy Saver Loan Scheme

Tasmanian Labor has come out swinging again in relation to the state’s Energy Saver Loan Scheme, saying it unfairly locks out many local solar businesses.

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An Australian Installer’s Take On Home Battery Brands

Home battery brands - a solar installer's view

We recently polled installers in the SolarQuotes network to discover their favourite home batteries. Tesla, Sungrow and BYD batteries took the podium. This post looks a little deeper into the winning brands from an experienced battery installer’s perspective.

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