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Solar Buzz

The most buzz-worthy solar industry news from the past week.

• Australia now leads the charge in residential energy storage with 21,000 storage batteries installed across the country in 2017. This is according to a paper co-authored by the Federal Government’s Chief Scientist Alan Finkel.

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• Star-shaped gold nanoparticles, coated with a semiconductor, can produce hydrogen from water over four times more efficiently than other methods - opening the door to improved storage of solar energy and other advances that could boost renewable energy use and combat climate change, according to researchers. 

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• A travelling couple converted their 2017 Mercedes Sprinter van into a beautiful, chic home powered by solar.

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• The 2018 American Solar Challenge has began its first leg in Nebraska last 14th of July. The Western Sydney Solar Team represents Australia. Click here to follow the live updates. 

Solar Top Tip

For off-grid solar owners: Winter will bring an inevitable drop in output from your solar panels. Schedule a routine check and maintenance to keep your solar fully functional and your batteries well-charged to make sure you have consistent power supply throughout the season.