Hi everyone,
 
Tesla's electric ute, the Cybertruck, was revealed last week in an event that didn't quite go according to plan. That aside, the Cybertruck design is, well, unique for what will be a production vehicle.
  
Still on Tesla stuff, the world’s largest operating lithium-ion battery system in South Australia is to get a big capacity boost. 
 
More on energy storage - DNV-GL have tested 16 different battery cells from various manufacturers and published the results in their 2019 Scorecard. Here's what we learned..
 
More on these stories and other news below!
 
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Tesla’s Beaut Cybertruck Ute: Body Tough As Steel, Windows Weak As Glass.
Tesla's electric ute, the Cybertruck, has been revealed in an event that didn't go according to plan when Elon's assistant smashed two of the EV's windows.
 
DNVGL 2019 Battery Performance Scorecard: Cheaper, Better, Maybe Safer
DNV-GL have tested 16 different battery cells from various manufacturers and published the results in their 2019 Scorecard. Here's what we learned.
 
Don’t Panic! Chinese Coal Construction Is Actually Slowing.
The internet is panicking over latest figures on Chinese coal power plant construction. But if you dig a bit deeper, construction is actually slowing down.
 
Installers Need More Representation On The CEC Board: Vote Jack Hooper!
Jack Hooper is a nominee for the CEC board. Finn urges CEC Members to vote for him as Finn thinks he will represent solar installers better than any other nominee.

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SOLAR NEWS

More Solar Energy On The Cards For Victoria’s Whitehorse City Council 
Whitehorse City Council is implementing a $2 million energy performance contract (EPC) across eight of its sites in an effort to improve energy efficiency. 
 
Hybrid Thermal, Solar And Storage Power Plant For Resolute Mining
Australia’s Resolute Mining Limited is partnering with Aggreko on a new hybrid modular power station project at Resolute’s Syama Gold Mine in Mali.
 
Climate Council 2019 Renewable Energy Scorecard Preview
The Climate Council’s latest renewable energy scorecard was released yesterday morning. Here’s a look at some of the facts and figures included in the report.
 
What Happened At The 22nd COAG Energy Council Meeting
Energy Ministers met in Perth on Friday for the first COAG Energy Council meeting in more than 11 months. Here’s some of what happened.
 
Australian Beyond Coal Campaign Launches
Seven major environmental organisations have kicked off a campaign demanding an end to coal fired power generation in Australia – sooner rather than later.
 
New Cooling Technology Trial Powered By Solar Panels
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) is supporting a demonstration of technology powered by renewables aiming to slash commercial cooling costs.
 
West Wimmera Council Embracing Solar Energy
In Victoria, a dozen West Wimmera Shire Council properties are to benefit from solar panels and/or LED lighting upgrades.
 
UQ Scores Green Gown Award For Solar Energy Project
The University of Queensland was recently announced winner of a 2019 Australasian Green Gown Award for its Warwick Solar Farm project.
 
Tesla Big Battery Expansion To Bring Bigger Benefits
The world’s largest operating lithium-ion battery system, Hornsdale Power Reserve in South Australia, is to expand its capacity by 50%.
  
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NEW! Solar Panel Comparison Table
Easily compare solar panels, specifications and their prices side-by-side in our new solar panel comparison table.
 
Solar Power Forecast Tool
We developed this handy tool in collaboration with WeatherZone to help you forecast your solar system's output up to 48 hours ahead. 

Important Mistakes To Avoid In Buying Solar 
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13 Questions To Ask A Solar Company
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Solar Battery Storage Explained
How to buy a solar system with battery storage. Do you need backup functionality or not? How much should you pay, and what batteries are safe and reliable?
 
Solar Battery Comparison Table
Discover battery prices and specifications of dozens of energy storage solutions with our solar battery storage comparison table.