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Hi everyone,
Australia's millions of solar power systems strutted
their stuff on New Year's Eve - cutting peak electricity demand in New South
Wales by 776 MW, in Queensland by 550 MW, in South Australia by 411 MW and in
Victoria by 601 MW according to The Australia Institute.
In other news from TAI, it has released a report showing how the Senate
crossbench pretty much saved Australia's renewable energy
sector.
Have oodles of surplus solar electricity, a low feed-in tariff and high water
heating bills? Catch Power's new Green Power hot water diverter may be a good
option for you - read
about it here.
While on the topic of reviews, Ronald's taken a look at the specs and pricing of
the ORA-R1
electric car - with some interesting results.
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
The New Catch Power Green Hot Water Diverter Reviewed: Smaller, Cheaper, Cuter
Catch Power's new budget hot water diverter is a great option if you have lots of spare solar electricity, a low feed In tariff and high water heating bills.
China's "Cheapest Electric Car" -- The ORA-R1 -- May Cost Around $28,000
The 'world's cheapest' electric car was announced with great fanfare last week. In reality, the EV's actual cost may be more than double the price claimed.
Australian Solar Systems Interest Index – January 2019
Interest in solar power in Australia usually sees a significant decrease in December, but last month saw plenty of Australians with tiny electricity bills on their minds.
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SOLAR NEWS
Enphase AC Battery Eligible For SA Home Battery Scheme
Enphase’s home energy storage solution, the AC Battery, has been quietly added as an eligible system under South Australia’s Home Battery Scheme.
How The Crossbench Saved Renewable Energy In Australia
The Australia Institute (TAI) reveals the crucial role the Senate crossbench has played in securing billions of dollars of investment in Australia’s renewable energy industry.
Canadian Solar KuMax Panels For Finley Solar Farm
Canadian Solar has announced it is supplying KuMax modules and Engineering, Procurement and Constructions (EPC) services for Finley Solar Farm in New South Wales.
Electricity Generation Tumbles, Renewables Climb In The UK
A new report states the total amount of electricity generated in the UK last year dropped to its lowest level in 25 years – and of what was generated, renewable energy accounted for a large chunk.
WA Wholesale Electricity Price Rises Under The Spotlight
Synergy’s wholesale electricity market dominance has been highlighted in a discussion paper from Western Australia’s Economic Regulation Authority (ERA) released a few days before Xmas.
Solar Slashes Peak Electricity Demand On New Year’s Eve
The Australia Institute (TAI) has taken EnergyAustralia to task over recent claims it made regarding the cost of small-scale solar to electricity customers, while ignoring its value.
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