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Zenaji batteries are relatively unknown in Australia. A Lithium Titanate chemistry battery, they look like long black tubes and have a 20-year warranty. Find out why a Western Australian solar owner took the leap into Zenaji battery storage.
   
There have been a bunch of caravans on the roads these past couple of weeks and many have solar panels on their roofs. Not all of these panels would be properly affixed. Check out this video showing a recent incident in Sydney to see what can happen - it's frightening stuff.
   
We've also just released our latest auSSII report, indicating what Australians were wanting in a solar power system during December.
 
Over to climate change impacts - we are likely to see 10 cm of sea-level rise since satellite measurements commenced in 1993 by the end of this year. Solar power and renewable energy generally will help slow future rising we'd otherwise see.
 
More 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

Check Out This Novel Zenaji Battery Installation in WA
Jason Bertelsen isn’t a name in the renewables sector – he’s a customer. However, his story, in particular his decision to put money into Zenaji batteries, intrigued us enough to get in touch for an interview.
 
Satellites Show Sea-Level Rise Of Almost 10 cm In 28 Years
I’m not going to prevaricate. I won’t even waste time using large words I hardly understand. I’m going to come right out and say it. The world’s oceans have problems — big problems as in they’re getting bigger. Thankfully, renewable energy will help address the issue.
 
Australian Solar Systems Interest Index – January 2021
Summer air-conditioning bills and the looming solar rebate reduction were likely on the minds of the many Australians wanting to go solar during December.

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SOLAR NEWS

Australia’s National Electricity Market – A Time For Tough, United Decisions
Reports just released by the Energy Security Board indicate while progress has been made in the NEM on various fronts, system security and investor confidence leave a lot to be desired.
 
Tragedy Narrowly Avoided: Caravan Solar Panel Comes Adrift
There are plenty of caravans on the roads these days and many have solar panels on their roofs – but not all of these panels are properly affixed.
 
EnergyAustralia Reduces Solar Feed-in Tariff Rates
When the calendar flipped over to January 1, feed in tariff rates for many EnergyAustralia customers were reduced.
 
QLD’s Mica Creek Power Station Shuts Down
The 60 year-old Mica Creek Power Station near Mount Isa in north-west Queensland generated its last electricity on Friday morning.
 
NSW IPC Conditionally Approves Jindera Solar Farm
New South Wales’ Independent Planning Commission last week conditionally approved a major proposed solar power + battery storage project for a site near Jindera in the state’s Riverina region.
 
2020 The Greenest Year For Britain’s Electricity System
The situation is rather dark in Britain at the moment, but among the bright spots is progress on decarbonising its electricity system.
 
More Solar Panels Power SA Water Pumping
Hundreds more solar panels are helping to power SA Water’s drinking water network for customers north of Adelaide, and the utility is in the midst of installing tens of thousands more in Adelaide’s south.
 
First Look At VW’s Mobile EV Charging Robot Concept
Volkswagen Group Components has released a teaser for a concept it says could enable any parking space to become an electric vehicle charging point.
  
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POPULAR SOLAR TOOLS

There's a bunch of handy and easy to use tools and calculators on SolarQuotes. You can find a selection of my most popular tools by clicking here.

FRESH IS BEST

If you're yet to get 3 obligation-free solar quotes from our network of trusted installers, or perhaps you didn't go ahead on a set of quotes issued previously for whatever reason and still want to install solar, now is a great time to submit for fresh quotes!

SUBMIT YOUR SOLAR REVIEW

If you're an Australian solar power system owner and would like to share a review of your solar panels, inverters, battery or installer with other potential Australian PV buyers to assist them in a purchase decision, SolarQuotes is the place to do it!
 
Please note in the case of solar panel and inverter reviews, the equipment should have been installed for at least one year.
 
Submit a review: Panels | Inverters | Batteries | Installers 
 
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USEFUL SOLAR INFO

Solar Battery Reviews
We've kicked off our new battery reviews section with more than 40 manufacturers listed where you can find more information on energy storage companies and read or submit reviews.
 
Virtual Power Plant Comparison Table
Find out details of various Virtual Power Plant (VPP) programs on offer in Australia with our regularly updated VPP comparison table. See which VPP might be best for your home or business.
 
Solar And Battery Calculator
Our  new solar calculator provides you a complete picture of the savings and payback for solar power in Australia - with or without batteries - and it's very simple to use.
 
Solar In Your Location
Our extensive database contains useful information and up-to-date statistics on solar energy for practically every town and suburb in Australia.
 
Compare Electricity Retailers: Solar Feed-In Tariffs & Energy Prices
An easy to use comparison tool enabling you to instantly see which electricity retailers would be cheapest for a typical solar power system owner in your postcode.

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 
Don't become a lost sheep in a field of wolves. Learn about the top 7 mistakes people make when buying solar power systems.



13 Questions To Ask A Solar Company
Before you sign on the dotted line, ensure you have satisfactory answers to these important questions.

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.