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Buying A Battery Without Solar Is No Longer A Crazy Idea

Is a home battery without solar panels worth it?

South Australia has a lot of solar.  Relative to total generation it’s well ahead of any other state.  All this solar power reduces daytime wholesale electricity prices.  This is a good thing.  Not only is solar energy clean, it cuts costs for homes and businesses.

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Why Your Next Car Should Be An EV

Why your next car should be electric

4 common questions SolarQuotes Founder Finn Peacock is asked about his electric car (a Tesla) answered – and Finn explains why buying a new petrol or diesel vehicle now could be an unwise decision.

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Australian Solar Systems Interest Index: November 2021

SolarQuotes auSSII report - November 2021

A greater proportion of Australians considering solar in October wanted to fill their rooftops with panels – and more were also interested in home batteries.

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Jinko Solar Ploughing Cash Into Polysilicon Producer

Jinko Solar - Polysilicon

Solar panel manufacturer Jinko Solar has announced its intention to throw a bundle of bucks at a subsidiary of one of China’s polysilicon production giants.

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Empowering Health: Solar + Battery Storage For Victoria’s GLCH

GLCH solar and battery project

The team at Gippsland Lakes Complete Health is pretty excited about a big solar power and battery system on the way for its Lakes Entrance facility.

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NSW’s Riverina Water Eyes Net Zero Emission By 2030

Riverina Water - solar power

95% of Riverina Water’s greenhouse gas emissions come from mains electricity – and the utility is looking to solar power and other renewables to address this.

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Giving Back To The Community: Tilbuster Solar Farm

Tilbuster solar farm

Developers of a proposed large-scale solar development in New South Wales’ Armidale region will be giving back to the local community in a big way should the project go ahead.

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Sunnier Days Ahead For Home Solar In Horizon Power Towns 

Home solar in WA Horizon service area

Solar energy export limits implemented in some parts of Australia can be a bummer, but being unable to install a grid-connected solar power system at all would really suck.

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NSW “Sunset On Solar” Panel Recycling Project

Solar panel recycling - NSW

Riverina and Murray Joint Organisation (RAMJO) member councils are undertaking a project to divert solar panels from local landfills.

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Electric Cars: The Ultimate Guide – SolarQuotes TV Episode 10

Electric cars - SolarQuotes TV

Sales of electric vehicles should overtake ICE (internal combustion engine) vehicles within just a few years. In SolarQuotes TV episode 10, Finn explains why the EV takeover is inevitable and how solar power will play a crucial role in helping make it happen.

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