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Solar Water Heater Problems and Repair Guide (5 most common issues)

Solar water heaters are an important component in a house. They provide a constant supply of hot water for domestic or commercial use efficiently and cost-effectively, using free solar energy. The system works by collecting solar energy using collectors (tubes or flat panels) strategically positioned on the roof of a building and oriented for the best performance.

Today, solar water heaters have gained traction across the world due to their reliability and durability, including great ideas, available designs and kits, and advanced controllers.

Having basic knowledge about solar water heater repair is necessary if your water heater breaks down and you want to keep the expenses low. Like other solar-powered devices, solar water heaters can develop issues as time passes and elements start to deteriorate. If you are a homeowner and want to know about the common problems that are usually associated with solar water heaters, including troubleshooting them, then you are in the right place.

If your solar water heater was recently installed, keep in mind that periodic inspection and regular maintenance are needed to keep the system efficient and operational for many years to come.

But before we dive deeper, let’s quickly take a look at what solar water heaters are and how they work.

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What are solar water heaters?

Simply put, a solar-powered water heater is an assemblage of solar collectors or panels, pumps, controllers, insulated storage tanks, and connecting pipes. The solar collectors are positioned to trap the maximum solar energy and convert it to heat – for free. The heat is then absorbed by water and stored in storage tanks for use in the shower, dishwashing, and clothes washing application.

They are perfectly safe as they are equipped with solar panels made of tempered glass and temperature and pressure relief valves to control the water temperature and pressure. Plus, the system comes with a circulating pump to help circulate water in the system, from the solar panel to a storage tank. Since some parts of the solar water heater are usually exposed to the elements, it is vital to protect them from overheating and freezing.

Commonly used types of solar water heaters

Solar water heaters are categorized into several popular types:

• Thermosiphon systems.Thermosiphon systems are used to produce hot water by heating water directly or indirectly. The heating fluid is antifreeze, like glycol, so when going through the heat exchanger it transfers the heat to the water. The system uses the water storage tank installed above the collector so the fluid can rise by natural convection to the storage tank without using the pump. This type of solar-powered water heaters is very efficient in areas with high solar energy.
• Integral system (ICS or batch) is, with the thermosiphon, another passive system used in regions with a lot of sunny days and where the demand for hot water is high. They are simply built utilizing one or more tanks that are painted in black, installed inside the box, and well insulated.
• Direct-circulation systems. This type of a solar-powered water heater works by pumping water from the storage tanks to the panels during sunny hours, thus increasing energy use.
• Drain-down or Drainback systems. In these systems, untreated or treated water is usually circulated via a loop. A heat exchanger is used to transfer heat to the potable water. The system uses controllers, sensors, and pumps to turn the system ON or OFF. In the evenings or nights, the water would drain by gravity to prevent convection loops and freezing.
• Indirect water heating systems. These systems work by circulating freeze-protected water through a closed loop. A heat exchanger is then used to transfer heat to the water in the storage tank. Water-ethylene glycol and water-propylene glycol solutions are excellent examples of freeze-protected fluids to use.

Now, let’s take a look at the five most common problems associated with solar water heaters and how to fix them.

Solar water heater commons problems

As with any other devices, solar water heaters are also prone to problems, element failures that cannot be avoided, and situations that would lead to costly repairs.

The most common issues with solar water heaters are sediment build-up, corrosion of the metal parts, deterioration (aging, wear and tear) of the non-metallic, freezing (in cold climates), fluid leakage, and insufficient hot water supply or no hot water at all.

Some of the problems can be prevented with regular maintenance, such as smooth operation and expected performance.

Preventing problems and what to check

• Clean the collector glazing from soil, dust, leaves, vegetation, and other foreign materials that can affect the performance or damage the components.
• Make sure the seals are not cracked and damaged and there is no fluid leakage.
• Ensure that the bolts and nuts of the supporting structure are not loose.
• Repair any crack on the collector glazing or replace it if needed.
• Check the storage tank for leaks and make sure the valves are operating, especially the temperature and pressure relief valve.
• If the sediment build-up occurs frequently, replace the heat transfer fluid if it is rich in minerals (hard water), or install a water softener.
• Add the insulation where it is needed to reduce the risk of freezing and low performance.
• Check the pump, sensors, and controllers, clean and replace if needed to operate properly.

Problem #1. Solar water heater not producing hot water

Sometimes, your heating system will work but won’t produce hot water. The cause of this problem is not far-fetched. During cloudy days or if the solar panel glass is broken, it won’t trap enough solar energy. With not enough solar heat, water inside the storage tank won’t get hot, especially if there is no backup heater, like electric heating elements. Another reason why your solar-powered water heater may not produce hot water is that the thermostat (in the heating element) may be faulty or set too low.

• Ensure the solar panels are correctly positioned where they would receive maximum solar energy and check that the glazing is not broken, covered, or in shade.
• Clean the panels with a rag to remove the dirt, leaves, and other.
• Check the thermostat for appropriate settings. But if it is damaged, replace it.
• Check to ensure that the sensor wires are correctly connected.

If there is not enough hot water, make sure that the solar collector is installed correctly and there are no obstructions. Check the sizing, tilt, orientation, and obstacles (shading).

Ensure that there is no thermosiphon overnight and there is no heat loss through the tank or plumbing.

Tip: Make sure all the components are working correctly (sensors, controllers, pump).

Problem #2. Fluid leakage

Fluid leakage is one of the major problems that your solar water heater can develop. In fact, it is one of the leading issues commonly associated with solar-powered water heaters.

This problem is usually caused when a collector glazing or pipe is broken, or when the pressure relief valve in the solar panels is damaged and open.

Another possible cause of water leakage in a solar-powered water heater can occur due to lose pipe fittings and thermal expansion.

Before you call a technician, do the following;

• Check the pipe fittings and tighten any lose connection or replace broken pipes.
• Replace the temperature or pressure valve with a new one or replace the seal.
• Replace the solar panels if the glass is found broken.
• Adjust the thermostat settings to reduce the system pressure.

Note: Before you carry out any troubleshooting work, ensure you isolate the solar panel.

Problem #3. Unusual noise in the pump

When you turn ON a solar-powered water heater, and hear an unusual noise coming from the pump, the chances are that there is a sediment build-up on the pump’s impeller, obstructing the impeller from rotating. Another possible cause of unusual noise in the pump is due to bearing failure. Also, make sure air is not trapped inside the system.

• Access the pump and clean the impellers of any deposits or debris.
• If you suspect bearing failure, then lubricate the bearing with an appropriate lubricant.
• If the problem persists, you might need to replace the pump.
• Loosen the vent screw if one exists or bleed the air. The air locked in the system could also prevent any flow, especially if the pump is not sized well.

Problem #4. Open circuit or loose connections

The moment your solar water heater stops working, chances are that there are open circuits along the connection line. As with other wire connections, solar water heaters are also prone to lose connections with time.

• Trace the wire connections to check for broken cables or loose connection.
• Use the appropriate tools to cut the defective part of the cable.
• Re-connect the cable.

Problem #5. Solar panel problems

This is another problem that homeowners need to be aware of. Solar panels can develop problems, so the collectors are not able to trap the maximum solar energy. One of the leading issues of the solar panel is broken glass. Since you cannot fix the broken glass, talk to your local installers to get several quotes, before deciding what to do next.

Another reason for solar panel problems could be that the coating or absorber paint has deteriorated. Furthermore, if there is condensation on the glass, it can affect the panel’s performance and efficiency.

• If the solar panel glass is broken, replace the glass or replace the entire solar panel.
• If you suspect that the coating or absorber paint has deteriorated, then repaint the panels with a heat resistant paint.
• Create a small hole at the bottom of the panel to handle the problem of condensation on the glass.

Summary

A solar water heater is a technology that has come to stay. Whether you want to take a warm bath or clean the dishes, a solar water heater can guarantee a constant source of hot water all year round.

When the system develops issues, the repair process should be on time and without spending too much money. It is good to know fundamentals so you can troubleshoot simple faults before engaging the services of a technician.

As seen from the troubleshooting guide, some problems are easy to identify and fix, while others, such as no hot water or not enough hot water, require more work before figuring out what is going on.

What is your experience with repairing a solar water heater?

Share your thoughts with us using the comment box below.

Here are all the positive environmental stories from 2023 so far

We’re going to be regularly updating this page with good news about our planet in an effort to combat climate anxiety.

Eco-anxiety, climate doom, environmental existential dread. as green journalists, we see these terms used a lot. and often feel them ourselves.

While there’s a lot to be worried about when it comes to the climate and nature crises, we must not lose hope. because hopelessness breeds apathy.

The media has an important role to play in combatting climate doom. It’s our job to be truthful and accurate in our reporting, not trying to downplay or greenwash the situation. But it’s also our job to show that there is hope.

In 2022, as part of our ongoing effort to tackle eco-anxiety (both that of our readers and our own), we kept track of all the positive environmental news throughout the year. racking up over 100 stories of eco-innovation, green breakthroughs and climate wins.

In 2023, we’re confident the good news will keep on coming, as renewable power soars, vulnerable ecosystems gain rights, and climate protocols start to pay dividends.

This article will be regularly updated with the latest good news. It may be something small and local, something silly that made us smile, or something enormous and potentially world-changing.

If you come across a great, positive story that we haven’t covered here. please reach out to us on Instagram or to share your ideas.

Positive environmental stories from June 2023

Climate ‘victory’: Swiss citizens vote in favour of new law to reach net zero emissions by 2050

The Swiss people have voted yes to a new climate law that will see the country cut net greenhouse gas emissions to zero by 2050.

A majority of 59 per cent of voters approved the government’s Climate Protection Targets, Innovation and Strengthening Energy Security Act on 18 June.

Almost three-quarters of people (74 per cent) backed it in the canton of Geneva, following a record-breakingly warm spring for the wealthy European nation.

Meet the cattle breeders-turned-conservationists protecting Colombia’s Amazon wildlife

In the rural area of San José de Guaviare, Colombia, is 40 hectares of reborn jungle.

Up until a decade ago, the forest looked completely different. it was a pasture full of cattle.

The co-founder of the La Nupana nature reserve, Dora Sánchez, moved from the centre of the country to the jungle region in 1997. Like most of the settlers, her family. the Zapatas. started livestock farming.

In 2012, she started planting native trees on her 56 hectares of pasture as an “experiment to set up agroforestry systems”.

Sick of eye-watering energy bills and keen to combat climate change, two London artists have made it their mission to bring solar power to their street.

The couple have raised money for the project in eye-catching ways, including spending three cold winter weeks sleeping on the roof of their house.

The stunt helped them crowdfund £113,000 (€132,000), which they are now using to install solar panels on dozens of houses in north London.

A green oasis: How Nairobi’s world-only national park benefits lions, giraffes and people

Did you know Nairobi is the only capital city in the world that has a national park in it?

The park is a vast reserve that covers 117 square kilometres and is a haven for wildlife, including lions, rhinos, giraffes, buffalos and various species of antelope.

But experts say Nairobi National Park is faced by a myriad of threats, including pollution, human-wildlife conflict, infrastructure development and poaching.

A foliage-filled tram and free plants: How Antwerp is encouraging residents to be urban gardeners

If you hopped on the tram in the Belgian city of Antwerp last week and you might have found yourself in a surprising verdant paradise.

The car running on line 1 had been transformed into a lush mobile garden for a day, with plants squeezed into every available space.

Between the seats, in the panels separating the Windows and even on the roof, leafy decorations sprouted.

It was a joy to ride, but it was also part of a scheme to make citizens more green and encourage residents to take up urban gardening.

Glastonbury’s ‘biggest fan’: UK festival gets an eye-catching 28 metre wind turbine

It’s not as if Glastonbury Festival goers need another reason to feel delighted by this year’s line-up.

But the likes of Lizzo, Lana Del Rey and Sir Elton John are being joined by one very prominent guest at Worthy Farm: a pink and purple 28-metre wind turbine.

Octopus Energy erected the tall turbine on 13 June, in a move they say will help make Glastonbury 2023 the greenest yet.

Toyota has announced its plans to make an all solid-state battery as part of its ambitious plans for battery electric vehicles.

The announcement comes amid mounting criticism that Japan’s top automaker needs to do more to fight climate change.

Toyota Motor Corp. said it’s aiming for a commercial solid-state battery as soon as 2027.

Magicians, engineers or agents of chaos? On the rewilding estate giving refuge to beavers

A fifth generation son of the Argaty estate near Stirling, Bowser (39) fought hard for the farm to become the first privately owned place to relocate beavers in Scotland.

In total, 14 beavers have been released on the estate since the Scottish government allowed the animals to be translocated from conflict areas on the River Tay.

“I thought it might have been one big explosion of biodiversity,” says Bowser of the ecological benefits of beavers. “But it’s more like a series of small interventions; hundreds of little explosions going off with this accumulative effect.”

Meet the ex-poachers restoring the Indonesian coral reefs they destroyed

Twenty years ago, the coral reefs in the waters of Spermonde Islands in Indonesia were nothing more than debris.

Poachers bombed and poisoned corals to catch fish. methods ruled illegal by the government and punishable by up to six years in prison.

Now, the same poachers have become conservationists, working together to rehabilitate the corals they destroyed.

Why a ‘virgin’ crocodile pregnancy has ‘tantalising’ implications for dinosaur researchers

In the first known case of a ‘virgin birth’ among the species, a crocodile has been found to have made herself pregnant.

The 18-year-old American crocodile was kept away from other crocodiles in a zoo in Costa Rica. But that didn’t stop her producing a fully formed foetus inside one of her eggs in 2018.

Five years later, researchers have determined that the foetus was 99.9 per cent genetically identical to the mother, confirming it had no father.

Wind and solar overtake fossil fuels in the EU as energy transition hits ‘hyperdrive’

Wind and solar produced more energy in the EU during May than all fossil fuels combined, according to energy think tank Ember.

This is the first full month on record where these renewables produced more power. with almost a third of the bloc’s electricity coming from wind and solar. Fossil fuels generated a record low of 27 per cent.

“Europe’s electricity transition has hit hyperdrive,” says Ember’s Europe lead Sarah Brown. “Clean power keeps smashing record after record.

Almost 40 per cent of annual global CO2 emissions are attributed to the built environment, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). Of these, 11 per cent are a result of manufacturing building materials such as steel, cement and glass.

Architects and scientists are working on ways to reduce the climate impact of these important materials. But low-carbon alternatives are needed to build a greener future.

One material that’s showing real promise in the world of construction is fungus.

The eagles have landed: widowed white-tailed eagle finds new partner in Ireland

A male white-tailed eagle who had been living alone for four years after his partner died from avian flu has met a new partner. and the pair now have two new chicks.

The male eagle was released in 2008 by Ireland’s National Parks and Wildlife Service as part of a programme to reintroduce the white-tailed eagle to the Emerald Isle.

He had previously partnered with another eagle and they produced chicks. the first hatching and fledgling in the country for 110 years.

The world’s most sustainable beer. and how to make it at home

Bottles, cans and kegs filled with liquid all carry significant weight. According to the Impact CO2 carbon footprint calculator, packaging and transport account for 70 per cent of the environmental impact of a litre (around two pints) of beer.

So if we can reduce the packaging size and therefore transport demands, we can massively reduce the impact of the beer industry.

And this is exactly what the Neuzelle brewery in Germany is trying to do.

Positive environmental stories from May 2023

Iceland is our Green European country of the month. here’s why

Iceland generates more than 86 per cent of its electricity from renewable sources according to Eurostat and around 66 per cent of this comes from its geothermal resources.

Not only does this hot water power homes, but it also supplies some of Iceland’s most popular tourist attractions including the famous Blue Lagoon.

Solar energy investments are expected to overtake oil for the first time ever this year, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA).

A new report from the agency says spending on clean energy technology is now significantly outpacing spending on fossil fuels. This is due to affordability and security concerns triggered by the global energy crisis.

Turtle power: Panama gives legal rights to sea turtles, protecting against pollution and poaching

A new law guarantees sea turtles in Panama the right to live and have free passage in a healthy environment.

It “will allow any Panamanian citizen to be the voice of sea turtles and defend them legally,” says Callie Veelenturf, who founded a group that works to protect leatherback turtles and pushed for the legislation.

“We will be able to hold governments, corporations and public citizens legally accountable for violations of the rights of sea turtles.”

Utrecht’s new vertical forest will be home to 10,000 plants and trees. How will residents benefit?

It starts with a currant bush and a pear tree: the first of 300 trees and 10,000 plants that will turn this Dutch tower block into a living forest.

Utrecht is the latest city to get the green treatment from celebrated architect Stefano Boeri. The 66-year old Italian architect stretched the world’s imagination with his first vertical forest in Milan a decade ago.

Giving people €5 a day could bring the ‘good life’ to communities and ecosystems in need, study says

Paying people living in fragile forests €5 a day could be the best way to halt biodiversity loss, a new study suggests.

Similar to the concept of a universal basic income, a conservation basic income (CBI) is an unconditional cash payment given to people living in protected areas or alongside endangered species.

Just like eating frogs’ legs? Inside the European companies that want to convince us to eat insects

Will insects be a staple food in the future? Several companies in Europe are betting on it.

From lower emissions to reduced land use and a way to contribute to the circular economy, they claim a range of benefits.

Although convincing Europeans to eat insects isn’t easy, almost 60 per cent of people believe that they could become an alternative and sustainable source of protein in the future, according to a study from the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya published earlier this year.

Refill stores and bottle deposit schemes: Inside the UN goal to cut plastic pollution by 80% by 2040

Plastic pollution could be slashed by 80 per cent by 2040, according to a new report by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP).

This ambitious target relies on major policy changes and the deployment of existing technologies in the way we produce, use and dispose of plastics.

Here‘s what would need to change in our daily lives to reach it.

Spain, Sweden and Belgium: The European countries setting new wind and solar records

Solar and wind produced more than half of Portugal’s electricity for the first time last month, according to new data from clean energy think tank Ember.

April saw the renewables reach 51 per cent of electricity production. beating the previous monthly record of 49 per cent in December 2021.

Strong solar deployment, electricity imports from Spain and lower demand kept energy generated by fossil fuels to just 24 per cent. despite a drought-driven dip in hydropower.

Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon fell by 68% in April

Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon fell by 68 per cent last month compared to April 2022.

This is the first significant drop since President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva took office at the start of this year.

Lula, as the left-leaning President is known, campaigned on transforming Brazil into a ‘green superpower’. One of his promises was to combat illegal deforestation, which rose to a 15-year high under former right wing President Jair Bolsonaro.

‘Look at that beast’: This well-fed snapping turtle is a conservation success story

Footage of a plump snapping turtle relaxing along a Chicago waterway has gone viral after the man who filmed the well-fed reptile marveled at its size and nicknamed it “Chonkosaurus.

Conservationists have been carrying out native plant restoration along the waterway to combat invasive European species that have cropped up.

The plants and the animals are interrelated. if one is doing well, the other’s doing well, it’s ecology, says Al Scorch, one of the botanists who spotted the giant turtle.

EU emissions fell by 4% at the end of last year. and economies grew, data reveals

Greenhouse gas emissions in the EU fell by 4 per cent in the last three months of 2022, according to Eurostat data released on 15 May.

Out of the 27 member states, emissions fell in 23 EU countries.

It also found that while emissions had fallen, GDP hadn’t and had actually increased by 1.5 per cent during those three months.

It shows that countries are reducing their greenhouse gas contribution while growing their economies.

Seals are making a comeback in Belgium: This team of volunteers helping them coexist with humans

Seals are becoming an increasingly common sight on Belgium’s beaches.

At the end of last century, there were almost none of these marine mammals left on the country’s coast.

But their numbers have been on the rise over the last 20 years, according to the Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences. Seals aren’t easy to count, but they estimate there are now between 100 and 200 individuals from two species: grey seals and harbour seals.

‘New hope’: Tiny Galápagos island birds make promising comeback

Darwin’s flycatchers are on the edge of extinction. But conservation experts now think the tiny bird could be making a comeback.

Known for their striking vermillion plumage, the charismatic birds can be found only in the Galápagos Islands.

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has labelled them ‘vulnerable.’

But on the island of Santa Cruz, 12 new chicks have been born this year, officials have revealed.

From water saving to clean energy: Here’s why floating solar farms are booming in the US

Producing electricity uses up huge amounts of land and often generates vast quantities of climate-heating emissions.

But what if it didn’t need to?

Floating solar panels are a simple concept but they could provide the answer to these problems. and prevent water loss from evaporation at the same time.

Ecuador strikes world’s biggest ‘debt for nature’ deal to protect the Galápagos Islands

Ecuador has converted 1.6 billion (€1.5 billion) of debt into a loan which will free up millions for conservation in the Galápagos Islands.

The deal, announced on Tuesday 9 May, is the largest of its kind ever made. It is known as a ‘debt for nature’ swap.

“The world’s biggest ocean-friendly debt swap is coming together in Ecuador to protect its unique natural resources,” says Pablo Arosemena Marriott, Minister of Economy and Finance.

This millionaire is selling his private jet after learning how polluting it is

It’s never too late to change. just ask Stephen Prince. The American multimillionaire is selling his private jet after learning how polluting it is.

The Georgia businessman started flying in small jets six years ago, and compared the experience to a cocaine habit.

The gift-card magnate once owned three jets. Now, he’s selling his last one.

‘A daring heart’: Meet the bamboo scaffolders bringing down Hong Kong’s carbon footprint

Mo Jia Yu wraps his legs around a pole to balance high above the ground and secure a joint, a skill he must master to become a bamboo scaffolder in Hong Kong.

The metropolis is one of the world’s last remaining cities to use bamboo scaffolding in modern construction and building repair.

Scaffolders perched on bamboo frames several storeys high are a common sight, and are nicknamed spiders by Hong Kongers for their agility over the web-like latticework.

Austria has helped pay for more than half a million repairs in bid to tackle e-waste

Austrians have been taking advantage of a scheme to repair broken electrical devices.

Designed to tackle electronic waste, the government programme covers half the cost of repairs. It applies to defective devices such as smartphones, laptops, coffee makers and dishwashers.

Since being introduced one year ago, it has seen 560,000 vouchers worth up to €200 redeemed, according to the Environment Ministry.

Europe’s first wild river park is a nature lover’s paradise: Here’s how to experience it on a budget

Vjosa River National Park is something of a miracle. After years of campaigning by clothing brand Patagonia, the IUCN and none other than actor Leonardo Dicaprio, this 6,500 square-kilometre basin of tributaries and wild waterways was given the protection it deserves, making it Europe’s first wild river park.

It may be the first park, but it is Europe’s last wild river, home to 1,110 species of animals and plants, of which two plant species and 13 animals are in danger of disappearing globally. Hence why official protection is so important.

This Nigerian environmentalist is channelling Spider-Man to wage war on litter

In Nigeria, environmental waste poses a major challenge, especially in urban regions.

But on the streets of Osogbo in Osun State, Jonathan Olanlokun’s superpower is his determination to make a difference in his community.

Dressed as Spider-Man, he picks up rubbish to improve his local environment. He says the costume gets him noticed and draws attention to the problem of litter on the streets.

Positive environmental stories from April 2023

It should come as no surprise that Denmark is on our radar as one of Europe’s greenest countries.

The Scandinavian nation is a consistent frontrunner in rankings like the Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) and Yale’s Environmental Performance Index.

Last year Denmark had the highest share of renewables in its electricity mix out of 78 different countries. Its emissions targets are also highly ambitious. And it’s not resting on its laurels.

How the Netherlands plans to spend €28bn on slashing emissions by 2030

The Dutch government says it will spend €28 billion in the coming years to guarantee it meets its 2030 climate goals.

The government announced a range of measures which it said would make sure CO2 emissions in the Netherlands will be 55 per cent lower than in 1990 by 2030. They range from building large offshore solar power fields to lifting taxes for polluting industries.

Last year, emissions were around 30 per cent lower in the euro zone’s fifth largest economy than in 1990.

Meet the trollhunters who got 600 climate change deniers banned from

Peter and Tom are part of a group of online activists dubbed the Team Ninja Trollhunters (TNT). Created in 2019, their mission is to fight climate change trolls on

These ‘trollhunters’ look for viral tweets or prominent accounts on which were spreading climate disinformation and respond to them by debunking their claims using factual information and scientific articles.

Climate change denial is not forbidden on. however other types of content. threats, harassment and hate speech. are.

Cities and states in the US will be able to sue massive fossil fuel polluters thanks to a Supreme Court decision.

As the climate crisis worsens, local governments are taking energy giants to court.

Big Oil appealed five of these local cases to America’s Supreme Court. But the court declined to hear them- setting an important precedent for future lawsuits.

From vibrant floats to cleanups: Creativity and colour were everywhere on Earth Day

than a billion people celebrated Earth Day on Saturday 22 April.

From parades to mass die-ins and four-metre-tall floats, people from 190 different countries got creative to urge politicians to “Invest in Our Planet.”

“This is the moment to change it all!” the Earth Day Network declared.

‘Extinct’ lion spotted in Chad’s Sena Oura National Park for first time in 20 years

A lion has been spotted in a Chad’s Sena Oura National Park. the first sighting in almost 20 years.

Researchers previously believed the animals to be extinct in the area, which is close to Chad’s border with Cameroon.

The sighting. the first since 2004. is an early sign that big cat populations in the area could be increasing.

World’s biggest cross-border power line will deliver clean energy to 1.8 million homes in Europe

The Netherlands and the UK plan to build Europe’s biggest cross-border power line to deliver clean energy and boost energy security.

Connected to an offshore wind farm, the ‘LionLink’ interconnector will be able to transfer 1.8 gigawatts (GW) of electricity. enough to power 1.8 million homes.

Solar baking: How the sun is helping to reduce the cost of bread in Lebanon

Food have skyrocketed in Lebanon during a three-year economic crisis.

In an effort to reduce production costs and emissions, inventor Toufic Hamdan has created a commercial bakery oven powered by the sun’s heat.

This oven will save bakery owners about 80 per cent of their monthly usage of diesel, and therefore it would reduce the price of the bread bundle that reaches the consumer, says Hitaf Ghazal, co-founder and operations manager of Partners With Sun.

‘A Herculean task’: How is Luxembourg using people power to shift its energy targets?

than a third of Luxembourg’s energy will come from renewables by the end of the decade, under a new climate plan unveiled yesterday.

All EU countries have to submit an updated national energy and climate plan (NECP) by June, showing how they will achieve the bloc’s goal of cutting CO2 emissions by 55 per cent by 2030.

Europe’s richest country has stepped up its green energy and efficiency targets, partly thanks to public motivation.

‘Now we can breathe a little’: How Gaza is bringing its wetlands back to life

Decades of reduced freshwater inflows, creeping urban development and pollution have crippled Wadi Gaza’s fragile environment. Yet despite being buried under layers of sewage and waste, the valley is still alive.

A recent project by the United Nations’ Development Programme (UNDP) aims to rehabilitate the area as a nature reserve and coastal wetland.

Since launching in 2021, an internationally-funded wastewater treatment plant in central Gaza has allowed cleaner water to flow into the valley.

‘End of the fossil age’: Wind and solar broke energy records last year, report reveals

Experts are calling time on the fossil age as new analysis shows wind and solar power produced a record amount of the world’s electricity last year.

The renewables generated 12 per cent of global electricity in 2022, up from 10 per cent the previous year, according to the report from clean energy think tank Ember.

And while a small increase in coal burning pushed electricity emissions up to an all-time high, analysts predict this will be the peak of pollution.

‘Natural buffer’: Could this tiny red crab help protect the Great Barrier Reef?

Scientists fighting to save the Great Barrier Reef have discovered a new secret weapon. a tiny red crab.

The Great Barrier Reef is one of the natural wonders of the world. But many of its reef-building corals have been devoured by plagues of toxic crown-of-thorns (COTS) starfish.

A little crab could help to stop that. The red decorator crab. or ‘Schizophrys aspera’. has a voracious appetite for the juvenile starfish, research from the University of Queensland has shown.

‘Really encouraging’: Plastic bag bans work, say campaigners

Plastic bags are everywhere. littering our streets, clogging up our rivers, and choking wildlife in the ocean.

But after years of campaigning from environmental groups, many places have banned them entirely.

Over 100 countries now have a full or partial ban on single-use plastic bags. Between 2010 and 2019, the number of public policies intended to phase out plastic carryout bags tripled.

The results of such tough rules are starting to show.

Wildlife crossings: US rolls out 350 million in funding to prevent collisions and improve habitats

The US Department of Transportation is rolling out funding for wildlife crossings along busy roads.

Studies show than more than 350 million vertebrate animals are killed by traffic in the US each year.

Meanwhile, about 200 people are killed each year in collisions involving wildlife and vehicles in the US, according to federal officials.

Now, Indigenous groups as well as state and local governments will have access to 350 million (€320) to combat the issue.

UK proposes ban on plastic wet wipes to tackle water pollution

The UK is looking to ban plastic wet wipes that clog up the country’s sewers.

Under a plan to tackle water pollution, the government is launching a public consultation on whether to get rid of plastic wipes. Some retailers like supermarket Tesco and health and beauty company Boots have already stopped selling them in favour of biodegradable alternatives.

Although these alternatives are available, most products still contain plastic which doesn’t break down, sticks together and can create something known as a fatberg.

Positive environmental stories from March 2023

Albania is our Green European country of the month

The climate and nature crises have thrown European countries into a new kind of healthy rivalry with each other.

In the race to reach net zero emissions and restore depleted ecosystems, any nation’s win is a victory for all of us. But looking to the most positive examples on the continent can help inspire and pressure our own politicians to follow suit.

In March, we’re celebrating a European country that has done the right thing for one of its most precious natural features: Albania.

‘Safeguard our future’: Australia passes law capping oil and gas emissions for the first time

Australia has passed tough new laws capping oil and gas emissions.

The breakthrough legislation requires coal mines and oil refineries to curb their emissions by about five per cent each year.

The centre-left Labor government behind the new laws estimate it will prevent 200 million tonnes of carbon emissions over the next decade.

‘A win for climate justice of epic proportions’: UN vote could push countries to take climate action

United Nations member states have adopted a historic resolution on climate justice.

It aims to hold highly polluting countries legally responsible for failing to address the climate crisis.

than 130 UN member states voted for the resolution at the General Assembly in New York on Wednesday.

It calls on the world’s highest court, the International Court of Justice, to clarify states’ obligations to tackle the climate emergency.

Gravity batteries: Abandoned mines could store enough energy to power ‘the entire earth’

Repurposed underground mines could store enough energy to power “the entire earth” for a day, new research suggests.

During good weather conditions, wind and solar often generate more power than a grid can use. So where can we store this excess energy?

According to scientists at the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA), abandoned mines could provide a solution.

This Danish artist has hidden giant, recycled wooden trolls across the world

Danish artist Thomas Dambo is known for using recycled wood to create large, ambitious sculptures.

After constructing 99 wooden trolls across Denmark, Belgium, Germany, the USA, Puerto Rico and South Korea, he’s just added a 100th to the series. But it’s in a mystery location.

To find the 100th troll you have to find all 99 others first. Could this be the world’s biggest treasure hunt?

Could this colourful plant-based film replace the need for air conditioning?

Energy-intensive, chemical-leaking air conditioning units take a devastating toll on our planet.

Now, scientists at Cambridge University in the UK are working on an eco-friendly alternative. Their invention consists of a plant-based film that stays cool when exposed to sunlight.

The material could someday be used to keep buildings and cars cool without the need for external power. Coming in a range of textures and bright iridescent colours, it’s aesthetically pleasing too.

How the EU’s new energy system could save you money

After almost two years of big energy bills dropping onto European doorsteps, the EU has proposed changes to its electricity market to ease pressure on consumers and boost renewable power production.

The proposed reform introduces new protections for households and small businesses as well as giving them more choices around their electricity contracts.

It also supports more stable, long-term contracts between EU industries or EU governments and renewable power producers to boost cheap, green power production and limit volatile caused by fossil fuels.

This company has come up with a cutting-edge way to recycle EV batteries

As the whole of Europe moves towards the energy transition, French mining group Eramet is developing techniques to recycle critical metals used in electric cars.

The aim is to reuse metals such as nickel, cobalt and lithium to make new batteries.

It is all part of the effort to stick to The European Parliament’s new law banning the sale of petrol and diesel cars from 2035.

The rise of electric vehicles has led to a ban on new petrol stations in this US city

A US city is banning new petrol stations as lawmakers say they feel an “obligation” to tackle climate change.

Lousiville, near Denver in the state of Colorado, is home to around 21,000 people and currently has five stations. A sixth was recently approved but it could be the city’s last.

The new local legislation notes that “gasoline station bans may also be seen as promoting the use of Electric Vehicles (EVs), thus, reducing vehicle emissions and encouraging low-carbon and cleaner energy options for transportation.”

The richest country in Europe is celebrating three years of free public transport

If you’ve been living in the tiny EU state of Luxembourg you will already have had access to free public transport for the last three years.

Unsurprisingly on the anniversary of this novel and seemingly very expensive public initiative, almost everyone who uses trams, buses and trains in the tiny EU state says they’re happy with it.

Since it’s free, it’s easier to make a decision quickly, to choose between public transport or a private car. This means that it is very positive for the environment and practical, one man said whilst using the tram in Luxembourg City.

Good boy turned bad: Anxious dog found his forever home in an unlikely place

Inmates in a Tasmanian prison have adopted a dog that was so anxious no one else wanted him.

“Caesar would fret so much when he went out that he was actually only happy when he was here,” says prison officer Wayne Schulze.

Ten-year-old Caesar suffers from such extreme separation anxiety, he can’t be left alone for more than 30 minutes.

He is now enjoying a happy, secure life behind bars, showered with attention.

Shark in the water: This robot can collect 21,000 plastic bottles in a day

Richard Hardiman first came up with the idea for a water-cleaning robot after seeing two men struggle to catch rubbish from their boat in his home city of Cape Town, South Africa.

Inspired by a whale shark’s wide mouth. which scoops up whatever is in front of it. his company Ran Marine created the WasteShark.

“I liken it to a Roomba for water. It’s an autonomous machine that scoops up pollution out of water on the surface level,” says Richard.

Solar panels could be installed in the spaces between railway tracks in world first

Solar panels are being rolled out “like carpet” on railway tracks in Switzerland.

Swiss start-up Sun-Ways is installing panels near Buttes train station in the west of the country in May, pending sign-off from the Federal Office of Transport.

As the climate crisis demands that we speed up Europe’s energy transition, developers have been seeing new potential in unusual surfaces.

Roadsides, reservoirs and farms are all finding space for solar systems. And Germany’s Deutsche Bahn is also experimenting with adding solar cells to railway sleepers.

York Minster, Pompeii, the Vatican: How heritage sites are discreetly making solar power

Solar panels will soon be fitted on the roof of York Minster in northern England.

Faced with rising bills and climate concerns, the historic cathedral is turning to renewable energy. and following in the footsteps of other historic sites across Europe including the Vatican and Pompeii.

The 199 photovoltaic (PV) tiles, recently approved by the City of York Council, will generate 75,000 KwH of power annually. or enough electricity for around 25 average UK households.

US to limit toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water

The USA has proposed placing the first ever federal limits on toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water.

The chemicals have been found to be dangerous in amounts so small as to be undetectable.

Restricting them will save thousands of lives and prevent serious illnesses, including cancer, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) says.

Family of big cats are now living a ‘tiger-worthy life’ after 15 years inside a train carriage

A year ago four Bengal tigers were rescued from a train carriage on a farm in Argentina.

The cats have adapted well to their new life and are enjoying roaming (and lazing) in their new home.

“Big cats are so resilient. It’s really wonderful to see how they are rehabilitated and they have started blooming and getting into their own personality,” says head caretaker at LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary, Hildegard Pilker.

Three centuries of human settlement on Reunion Island near Mauritius were enough to eradicate baby turtles from the beaches until 2004.

But years of conservation work have once again made the French overseas department a hospitable place for the globally endangered species.

Weighing 150kg, 30-year-old Emma is one of two reproductive turtles in Reunion. She has recently given birth to her sixth round of eggs.

Floating solar panels on reservoirs could produce three times as much electricity as the entire EU, a new study has shown.

According to the study published in the journal Nature, covering 30 per cent of the surface of the world’s 115,000 reservoirs with solar could generate 9,434 terawatt hours of power annually.

That’s more than triple the energy production of the EU, which reached 2,785.44 terawatt hours in 2021.

EU agrees to push for worldwide phaseout of fossil fuels at COP28

European Union countries have agreed to push for the global phaseout of fossil fuels at COP28.

It is part of the bloc’s promise to support and accelerate the energy transition ahead of the climate summit in Dubai this November.

Faced with climate change, biodiversity loss, pollution and the fallout of Russia’s attack on Ukraine, the EU says that our dependence on fossil fuels leaves us vulnerable.

Family of big cats are now living a ‘tiger-worthy life’ after 15 years inside a train carriage

A year ago four Bengal tigers were found trapped a train carriage on a farm in Argentina, where they had been living for 15 years.

The two eldest animals had been left behind by a circus who no longer deemed them worthy of performing.

The family of four were rescued and transported to LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary in South Africa last year and are now on the road to recovery.

Electric ferries and trucks could be charged like toothbrushes with this tech breakthrough

Electric ferries and vehicles could soon be charged wirelessly after an exciting technological breakthrough.

Until now, inductive charging. where there’s no contact between the device and conductor. has been unable to deliver the high power that electric vehicle batteries need. The method has only worked for small devices, like electric toothbrushes and some mobile phones.

But new components have enabled scientists at a Swedish university to show that the recharging of urban ferries and city buses is possible without human or robotic hands.

German mayors on why they’re giving climate activists (some of) what they want

Across Germany, cities are striking deals with climate activists to stop roads from being blocked by protests.

In Hannover, Mayor Belit Onay announced last week that he supports some of environmental protest group Last Generation’s demands. Not long after, the cities of Tübingen and Marburg followed suit.

“You can’t do that. glue yourself to the road. But if I get upset about it, I won’t get an inch further. If I speak to people and find a solution, one that meets the interests of the city in every way, that seems to me a sensible way to go,” says Marburg’s Dr Thomas Spies.

Floating solar and trash mountains: How the Netherlands became Europe’s solar power leader

The land-stretched Netherlands is finding innovative places to put new renewable energy capacity.

A 25-metre-tall hill of household and business waste covered in solar panels generates enough electricity for about 2,500 households. Car parks, commercial lakes, sheep grazing fields, strawberry farms, disused churches, train stations and airfields are also lined with panels.

The country now has more than 48 million solar panels installed. an average of two per inhabitant.

Recycling dead solar panels isn’t easy. These Australian scientists might have found a solution

Solar panels are key to the clean energy transition. But 90 per cent currently end up in landfill once they have stopped working.

A team of researchers from Australia’s Deakin University are working to change that.

They’ve developed a new thermal and chemical technique to extract silicon from the obsolete panels.

Car-free future: Europe’s longest cycle tunnel aims to cut traffic in this Norwegian city

Norway’s Bergen is gearing up to open the world’s longest purpose-built pedestrian and bicycle tunnel.

On 15 April 2023, the 2.9km tunnel will open to the public with running and cycling events. It takes around 10 minutes to cycle through and 30 to 45 minutes to walk through.

Known as the Fyllingsdalstunnelen, the tunnel cuts through the Løvstakken mountain in the southwest Norwegian city, linking the residential areas of Fyllingsdalen and Mindemyren. Cyclists can continue on to the centre of Bergen using existing routes.

US got a record-breaking 40% of its energy from carbon-free sources in 2022, report reveals

Carbon-free sources supplied over 40 per cent of the US’s total energy output in 2022, a new report reveals. This is an all-time high.

The figure combines renewable generation. such as solar, wind and hydro. and nuclear power. Nuclear and hydropower remained at similar levels to previous years, so the majority of this increase comes from wind and solar.

Scotland becomes the first country to ban the high-emissions anaesthetic desflurane

Scotland has banned the inhaled anaesthetic desflurane due to its devastating impact on the climate. It is the first country in the world to do so.

The gas, which is used to put patients to sleep safely during surgery, has a global warming potential 2,500 times greater than carbon dioxide, according to the UK’s National Health Service (NHS).

Various hospitals in other parts of the UK have already begun phasing out the anaesthetic. NHS England plans to stop using desflurane completely by early 2024, except in exceptional

Catching poachers was almost impossible until this Dutch company invented a new type of camera

Poachers are the long-standing enemy of wildlife conservation.

In national parks across Africa it can be almost impossible to catch them red-handed. That’s where Dutch tech company Hack the Planet comes in.

We developed a Smart camera system that can, in real time, track down people or animals in huge remote areas,” explains Hack the Planet’s engineer, Thijs Suijten.

Positive environmental stories from February 2023

First pangolin born in Europe ‘doing well’ after zookeepers fed her cat milk

A Chinese pangolin has been born at a European zoo for the first time.

Welcomed into the world at Prague Zoo, the pangolin baby is the first of her critically endangered species to be born in captivity in Europe.

The tiny scaly-skinned mammal. nicknamed ‘Little Cone’ because she resembles a spruce cone. is doing well after some initial troubles, the park in February.

How breeding low-emissions sheep could bring down farming’s methane footprint

In a bid to tackle climate change, British farmers are trying to breed low-methane emitting sheep.

When sheep fart and belch, they release methane gas. Over a 20 year period, this powerful substance is about 80 times worse powerful than carbon dioxide for trapping heat in the atmosphere, thereby causing global warming.

But farmers are turning to genetic engineering to bring these emissions down.

Funga: How does the world’s first fungi-powered carbon removal project work?

How do we support our trees, while at the same time tightening up the offset schemes that rely on them?

The answer lies in a “Galaxy below our feet”, according to the enterprising ecologists behind Funga, the world’s first company using the fungal microbiome to create commercial carbon offsetting credits.

Research has shown that the reintroduction of wild soil microbial biodiversity can accelerate plant growth by an average of 64 per cent.

World’s oldest European hedgehog could provide hope for the future of the species

The world’s oldest European hedgehog has been found at a Danish volunteer project.

The posthumous discovery was the result of the Danish Hedgehog Project, a citizen science initiative that asked volunteers to collect dead hedgehogs in the name of conservation research.

They were shocked to discover that one of the hogs was 16 years old, making it the oldest scientifically documented European hedgehog ever found.

If a hedgehog can reach an age of 16 years, there is still hope for the population,” says Dr Sophie Lund Rasmussen, who led the University of Oxford research project.

Heat pumps avoided 8m tonnes of CO2 emissions in Europe last year

A record number of heat pumps were sold last year in Europe.

Data from Europe shows that 3 million units replaced around 4 billion cubic metres of natural gas in 2022. the equivalent of avoiding 8 million tonnes of CO2 emissions.

It means that heat pumps are now helping Europe to avoid 54 megatonnes of CO2 or roughly the equivalent annual emissions of Greece.

Live in an apartment? This new solar technology cut could your bills in half

A housing block in Wales has been fitted with a ‘world-first’ solar system that connects all the flats to the same rooftop panels.

The residents of Odet Court in Cardiff are set to save 50 per cent off their energy bills thanks to the new technology, which can meet up to 75 per cent of each flat’s electricity demand.

Australian manufacturer Allume Energy claims that its ‘SolShare’ model is the only technology that enables solar energy from a single rooftop system to be shared by multiple homes in the same building.

Baby kangaroo poo could be the secret to stopping cows’ methane farts, researchers say

Kangaroo poo could be a surprising ally in the fight against methane-spewing cow farts.

It may sound like science fiction from the brain of a 10 year old, but scientists at Washington State University are putting the roo poo to the test.

The researchers added a microbial culture made from baby kangaroo faeces plus a known methane inhibitor to a cow stomach simulator. The result? It produced acetic acid instead of methane.

Unlike the greenhouse gas, acetic acid isn’t emitted as flatulence and actually benefits cows by aiding muscle growth. So it’s something of a win-win situation.

Light pollution: City of London to ask high-rise buildings to switch off their lights at night

London’s night-time skyline might soon look very different, as city authorities draft rules requiring skyscrapers to dim their lights overnight.

The initiative will “cut light pollution and save energy”, promised the City of London Corporation, the financial district governing body.

If the new plans are adopted, buildings in the Square Mile. the London area where most of its high rise buildings are clustered. will be asked to switch off unnecessary building lights after dark.

Wildlife Photographer of the Year: ‘Dream’ shot of elusive snow leopard wins people’s choice award

An elusive snow leopard is the winning subject of the latest Wildlife Photographer of the Year’s People’s Choice Award.

It’s not easy to capture a ‘ghost of the mountain’ as they’re known in the Indian Himalayas.

German photographer Sascha Fonseca embarked on a three-year bait-free camera trap project in order to pose the big cat so perfectly against the pink and purple sunset.

‘Tipping point’: Renewable energy to become the world’s top source of electricity by 2025

According to the International Energy Agency’s Electricity Market Report 2023, 90 per cent of new electricity demand between now and 2025 will be covered by clean energy sources like wind and solar, along with nuclear energy.

This growth in output means that renewables will become the world’s largest electricity source within three years. providing 35 per cent of the world’s electricity and overtaking coal.

Australia has blocked a proposal for a new coal mine near the Great Barrier Reef.

In February, the Australian government declined to grant permission for a new thermal coal project just off the coast of central Queensland.

The news comes after public outcry over potential risks to the UNCECO World Heritage-listed reef.

Beavers are returning to London. and they might protect a local train station from flooding

Beavers will return to London for the first time in 400 years. and they could stop flooding at a local train station.

Widely hunted for their fur and meat, beavers went extinct in England during the 16th century. But after a decade of successful breeding programs, the semi-aquatic mammal is back. Now, they are being reintroduced to London.

Switzerland’s solar dam: Why are mountains and snow the perfect mix for solar energy?

A snaking wall of solar panels has been attached to Switzerland’s Lake Muttsee dam, helping the landlocked nation maximise its green energy production in the winter months.

Over 7,800 feet (2,400 metres) above sea level and surrounded by snow-capped peaks, the dam’s almost 5,000 solar panels produce 3.3 million kilowatt hours of energy per year, enough to supply around 700 houses.

Installing solar panels on these family homes led to spare cash and more free time

Back in 2014, seven households of UK social housing tenants were surprised to be offered PV panels by their local authority.

Despite their initial scepticism, the families took ownership of the opportunity to become prosumers. both producing and consuming rooftop solar energy. gaining cheaper access to electricity and sharing it with their communities.

Watch the hunt for an elusive grey wolf once thought to be extinct in France

The European grey wolf was once widespread across the French countryside. By the 19th century, it only occupied half of its historical territory. Humans reduced their habitat and hunted the species almost to extinction. Then it disappeared entirely in 1937.

But now the number of wolves is growing again in France with its population on the verge of exceeding 1,000 individuals.

A Portuguese pup has smashed the record for the oldest dog ever.

30-year-old Bobi has lived his entire life in the rural village of Conqueiros, in Leiria, western Portugal, according to Guinness World Records.

Owner Leonel Costa has revealed Bobi’s rocky start to life and his secret to longevity.

From a beef farm gone vegan to Scottish seaweed: All the winners of PETA’s new Farming Awards

Agriculture is a major source of greenhouse gas emissions. To help UK consumers in their search for climate and animal-friendly foods, rights group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has launched its first ever Farming Awards.

Focusing on ethical, animal-free farming, the awards spotlight producers for their eco-friendly practices and products, from a seaweed farm in Scotland to a beef farmer who recently moved all his cows to a sanctuary.

This French village enjoys ‘no bills’ after building wind turbines and solar panels

Electricity bills rose across France on 1 February and steadily over the past year. But in tiny Muttersholtz. a French village with just 2,200 inhabitants. the price-hike was greeted with some nonchalance.

Their municipal bills were already near zero thanks to pioneering use of solar power and hydropower.

Positive environmental stories from January 2023

Major milestone for EU energy: Wind and solar produced more electricity than gas in 2022

Wind and solar power produced more of the EU’s electricity than fossil gas for the first time last year.

The renewable energies were responsible for a record fifth (22 per cent) of the bloc’s electricity, a new report from clean energy think tank Ember shows.

Portugal is trading Cape Verde’s national debt for climate investments

Portugal has signed an agreement to swap Cape Verde’s debt for environmental investments.

Such ‘debt-for-nature’ deals are emerging in other countries as a way to reduce the impact of climate change. They also touch on the dilemma of who should foot the bill for climate change mitigation.

Cape Verde owes around €140 million to the Portuguese state and over €400 million to its banks and other entities. Ultimately, this will now end up in an environmental and climate fund established by Cape Verde.

Bees could be ensured safe flight around Europe via ‘buzz lines’

Creating a network of ecological corridors is one of a number of measures in the European Commission’s ‘New Deal for Pollinators’.

One in three bee, butterfly and hoverfly species are currently disappearing in the EU, so we urgently need to reverse their decline by 2030.

The deal aims to do that by targeting their key adversaries: pesticides, pollution, invasive alien species, changing land use and climate change.

Bill Gates is taking on cow burps by backing an Australian climate tech start-up

Bill Gates is funding an Australian start-up that hopes to combat methane-emitting cow burps.

Agriculture is the main culprit for human-caused methane emissions, one of the biggest drivers of global warming.

Australian climate technology start-up Rumin8 wants to tackle this issue by feeding cows seaweed.

The breeding of designer pets was banned in the Netherlands in 2014. Now the government is looking to close a loophole to stop the import and trade of these breeds.

“Today we are taking the big step towards a Netherlands where no pet has to suffer from his or her appearance,” the country’s Minister of Culture, Nature and Food Quality, Piet Adema, said in a statement.

The Minister said he is looking to ban the ownership of designer breeds as well as photos of them in advertising and on social media.

than a fifth of energy used in the European Union in 2021 came from renewables

New Eurostat data shows that solar, wind and other ‘green’ sources contributed 21.8 per cent to the EU’s total energy consumption.

Although this was a 0.3 per cent drop on 2020, the report shows that Europe’s energy infrastructure is still heading in the right direction, spurred on by recent global events.

Last month, the International Energy Agency revealed that the world is set to add as much renewable power in the next five years as it did in the last 20.

Scientists name three easy and cheap solutions that could drastically cut emissions

New research has named three small interventions that could trigger a cascade of decarbonisation and may be the fastest way to drive global action.

These positive tipping points could have a snowball effect in a good way, drastically cutting carbon emissions in some of the world’s most polluting sectors and giving us plausible grounds for hope.

Paris makes headway on net zero as commuters cycle to work

Paris commuters took advantage of the capital’s newly expanded network of bicycle lanes to bypass public transport disruptions resulting from a nationwide strike.

Bike lane traffic has often surged during recent strikes. The last Paris metro strike on 10 November boosted bike lane usage by 80 per cent from average daily use that month.

In a bid to make Paris a ‘cycling city’ and move towards carbon neutrality, Socialist Mayor Anne Hidalgo has invested more than €150 million into new bike infrastructure in recent years.

France votes to ban deep-sea mining in its waters

The French Parliament has voted in favour of banning deep-sea mining in its waters, in an emphatic move against the controversial practice.

Deep-sea mining would see heavy machinery being used on the ocean floor to suck up small rocks containing rare metals. Though it’s still at an exploratory stage, companies are very interested in the cobalt, nickel and manganese which could be extracted for car batteries.

But scientists are concerned about the potentially devastating impact on marine ecosystems. As well as the climate, given the vast amounts of CO2 stored at these depths.

Nicholas Thierry, the Green MP who tabled the motion, welcomed the vote as a “victory for the seabed and environmentalists.”

Edinburgh has endorsed the Plant Based Treaty to combat climate change

Edinburgh has become the first European capital to endorse a plant-based diet to tackle the climate emergency.

The city council has signed on to the Plant Based Treaty, an initiative which aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from animal agriculture.

The treaty could eventually see the council introduce some carbon labelling on menus and transition to more plant based meals in schools and council buildings.

Regular trips to the park could reduce people’s reliance on antidepressants

Visiting green spaces can dramatically lower mental health drug use, research has found.

Dropping into a park, community garden or other urban green space between three and four times a week can cut people’s chances of taking medication for anxiety or depression by a third.

The positive impact. documented by researchers at the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare. also extends to physical health. Visiting green spaces reduces the chances of a city resident having to take asthma or high blood pressure medication by a third and a quarter, respectively.

Companies will soon have to prove that they really are taking climate action, under draft EU law

A draft European Union law will require companies to back up green claims with evidence.

The proposal will clamp down on companies promoting their products as ‘climate neutral’ or ‘containing recycled materials’ if such labels are not substantiated. It aims to fight misleading environmental advertisements.

By fighting greenwashing, the proposal will ensure a level playing field for businesses when marketing their greenness, the draft document states.

German solar power firm sees soaring demand as homeowners seek to cut energy bills

Soaring demand for home solar power systems in Germany could boost revenues at Solarwatt by more than 50 per cent this year to €500 million.

By installing solar panels, batteries and heat pumps, homeowners are seeking to cut their energy bills after huge price hikes last year when Russia cut fossil fuel exports to the West.

We are a life-long supplier to people who want to become self-reliant on renewable energy, says solarwatt chief executive Detlef Neuhaus. The company should reach profitability this year.

Finland: Wind power increased by 75% last year, boosting energy security and climate goals

Finland’s wind power capacity increased by 75 per cent last year, according to the Finnish Wind Energy Association (FWPA).

With almost half of Finland’s wind power domestically owned, the renewable energy source is providing a significant lifeline during the current energy crisis.

The growth in renewables is also helping Finland achieve its ambitious climate goals. The country hopes to be one of the first in Europe to reach net zero, setting a 2035 target. well ahead of the EU’s 2050 goal.

‘Love Island’: Hit UK TV show to promote sustainable fashion in latest series

Hit UK reality TV show ‘Love Island’ is back on 16 January. and pre-loved fashion is set to steal the show once again.

In 2022, the series ditched its fast fashion image by partnering with eBay. the first ever pre-loved fashion partnership on a TV show. Clothing from eBay’s online second hand marketplace was worn by contestants as they descended on an exotic location to find love.

Searches for ‘pre-loved clothing’ soared by 1,600 per cent on eBay after the show aired.

New solar-powered technology can transform plastic waste into sustainable fuels and cosmetics

Scientists have developed a way of transforming plastic waste and greenhouse gases into sustainable fuels using solar power.

The system, developed by researchers at the University of Cambridge, could address plastic pollution and become a “game-changer” in the development of a circular economy.

Ozone layer on track to recover within decades, UN reports

Human emissions of certain chemicals cause a hole to open up in the ozone layer each year over the Antarctic. This affects the ability of the ozone to protect life on Earth from the sun’s harmful radiation.

Now, the 1987 Montreal Protocol, under which 197 countries pledged to phase out ozone depleting chemicals, is paying off.

A UN-backed panel of experts, presenting at the American Meteorological Society’s annual meeting yesterday, said the ozone would heal by around 2066 over the Antarctic, by 2045 over the Arctic and by 2040 for the rest of the world.

Antalya goes solar: How this Turkish city is transforming its energy supply

A large solar power plant has been built in Dağbeli, on the outskirts of Antalya, Turkey, to provide free energy to local farmers.

Local growers in the fruit and vegetable farming hub say they once refrained from irrigating their crops properly because of the high energy prices. Some 60,000 people now benefit from the support scheme, which gives farmers the means to run irrigation systems and increase crop production.

Tobacco companies must pay for clean up of discarded cigarettes in Spain

Spain has ruled that tobacco companies will have to pay to clean up cigarette butts.

Millions of cigarette ends are tossed onto Spain’s streets and beaches by smokers each year.

The new environmental regulations also include bans on single-use plastic cutlery and plastic straws. The rulings are part of an EU-wide drive to reduce waste and promote recycling.

England bans some single-use plastics

Single-use plastic items including cutlery and plates will soon be banned in England, the government has announced.

Each year, the country uses around 1.1 billion single-use plates and 4.25 billion items of cutlery, according to government estimates. Only 10 per cent of these are recycled.

Now, environment secretary Thérèse Coffey has confirmed that such items will be outlawed in England.

Circular economy: Human hair recycled to clean waterways in Belgium

A Belgian NGO is using human hair clippings to absorb environmental pollutants.

Clippings are collected from hairdressers across the country then turned into matted squares. These can be used to absorb oil and other hydrocarbons polluting the environment.

The mats can be placed in drains to soak up pollution in water before it reaches a river. They can also be used to deal with pollution problems due to flooding and to clean up oil spills.

Lula plans to end deforestation and make Brazil a green superpower

Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was sworn in as Brazil’s president in January marking a new era for the country’s environmental policies.

Lula’s plans for government provide a stark contrast to far-right former leader Jair Bolsonaro, whose four years in office were characterised by backsliding on environmental protections.

The new president says he wants to turn Brazil, one of the world’s top food producers, into a green superpower.

Our favourite positive environmental story from 2022

World’s oldest two-headed tortoise celebrates his 25th birthday

In the wild, a two-headed tortoise would not ordinarily survive long since it can’t retract its heads into its shell to shelter from predators. But this month, Janus. named after the two-faced Roman God. became the world’s oldest two-headed tortoise at 25.

Lovingly cared for at Geneva Natural History Museum, he is treated to a personalised care regime. including daily massages and green tea baths. that keeps him in good health.

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Supreme Solar Power is one of South East Queensland’s most prominent solar energy companies, and specialize in solar and environmental solutions for residential homes and businesses across the Gold Coast, Brisbane, Logan, Ipswich, Sunshine Coast and Northern New South Wales regions We are a local company with years of experience in retailing and installing only the best quality solar power product to Residential and Commercial properties in the greater Gold Coast, Brisbane, Logan, Sunshine Coast and other areas. Our FOCUS is to offer effective solutions for all our customers and clients to both reduce their carbon foot print and essential save money at affordable prices. We stock one of the widest range of solar panels and inverter’s available in Australia. We have team of most experienced professional staff and CEC accredited solar panels installers who ensure that our customer experience the best customer service and advice. All of our team are very passionate about living on a healthy planet so we bring awareness to thousand of people by publishing on-going stories and breaking news regarding climate change.

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kirti s. from Queensland We found supreme solar found from Google. After having initial discussion, sale person came to our place and discuss our requirements with budget, the installation done smoothly, very nice service. Happy to recommend them to anyone looking for solar.

Sandeep Rojivadia from Queensland Punctual, fast and professional. Too good. After few weeks of installation My solar turned off couple of times so when I called Supreme Solar Power within a day they have sent a technician and fixed the issue. Customer service is just amazing.

Sonam Patel from Queensland Very professional service provided from the initial conversation till after the installation. The whole process was very smooth. Time line and expectation was maintained throughout.

Simranjit Singh from Victoria Puneet from Supreme Solar has been excellent right from the consultation to the installation process. The installation was completed within the defined timelines and Puneet also paid us a visit post-installation to assist with app installation, web account and firmware update for the invertor. I Highly recommend Supreme Solar Power to anyone looking for solar panel.

Mirabbs from Queensland I installed 6.6 kW longi panels with 5k Sungrow invertor. It was great experience dealing with Supreme Solar Power, I had incorrect panels turned in to my place, when I found they just managed to replace them quickly. the whole process was easy and they were flexible with installation arrangement. They also fit the invertor exactly where I wanted in between shelves at garage. Puneet also helped me with setup App. Right attitude. Highly recommended.

gopi g. from Queensland Supreme Solar Power provide me with good advice after discussing my requirements for installing solar at my property in North Lakes. Service was great installation happened on the time. Would be happy to recommend them to anyone looking for solar.

Shwetha N. from Queensland After talking to multiple vendors and installers, narrowed down to Supreme solar power and I’m very glad about the choice we made. Puneet from Supreme Solar made the entire process so effortless and stress-free. He and his team are very professional. They were very kind to explain the entire process and they managed everything on our behalf. I strongly recommend them to anyone who is looking for a Solar installation. Thanks, Puneet, and the team once again for your excellent service.

Anurag T from Queensland The process of panel installation was very easy and fast. There we’re no delays and no problems. Supreme Solar Power is very professional through their approach and throughout the whole installation process. They provide quality service at an affordable price. Supreme Solar Power provided us with the best advice for our solar needs.

Vamadeva Paramendiran from Queensland We are so happy to install Supreme solar power system. Everything working well. After service was good. We will recommend to anyone this company.

Scott W from Queensland After getting quotes and differing views from probably 5-6 companies my head was spinning. A widely held view is don’t go for the cheapest I think that’s good advise whilst SSP were not the cheapest more like middle of the road I was still a bit suspicious as there price was very reasonable. Puneet explains thing very well and came after installation to set up the Wi-Fi and answer any questions. He has remained very easy to contact and we have decided to use him to put Solar into another property of ours. Solar is an absolute minefield with a lot of disinformation so if you are looking I would highly recommend contacting Puneet SSP.

Jason Bewley from Queensland Puneet from Supreme Solar was very helpful, provided great communication throughout, was easy to deal with and was also very knowledgeable. I’d use them again for sure, thanks Puneet and team

Jay from Queensland Excellent service throughout the entire process of quotation and sales. Supreme solar and especially Puneet was recommended by couple of my friends. After talking to 4 different companies I finally shortlisted Supreme Solar for the following reasons:. Honest and genuine assessment of the solar requirements based on my monthly consumption Listening to the customer and not trying to push any upgrades or bigger system installations Selection of multiple reputable brands for all the three main components of a PV system, i.e. Inverter, Panels and Rails/Racking. CEC accredited installer and retailer On the day of the install it took a total of little over four hours from start to finish, the electrician doing the installation was very professional and explained everything and answered all my questions. The workmanship was excellent. After the installation of the PV system, Puneet did the app setup for the inverter. Please save yourself hassle and go with Supreme Solar.

Geo from Queensland I have installed Sunpower panels with Fronius Primo inverter. The installers were very professional and friendly. Competitive price. Always look for customer needs. I would highly recommend Supreme Solar to anyone looking for solar.

trevor from Queensland Whole process was easy with Puneets explanation of product. install was arranged without delay professsional team installed with follow up from Puneet. very happy with our panels and would recommend Supreme Solar Power highly

Manish Rathee from Queensland Extremely happy with the decision to go with Supreme Solar Power for our solar system in a new property. In only 4 months of the system running, we haven’d paid a single dollar in energy bill and have instead received a little over 400 from the power company in credit. Must commend the company’s approach in relation to understanding the exact requirements of the property, followed by a very honest, knowledgeable recommendation without any obligation. The installation was also carried out very professionally and the service continued well after the installation(setting up phone apps etc to track feed in usage), which is a rarity these days. Highly recommend the company and the products they offer.

Madan Kumar from Queensland We replaced our solar system in July. Solar system has been producing 30 kw on average.I am very happy with service provided by supreme solar power and will definitely recommend them anyone looking for solar.

Robyn Stoltz from Queensland Great service by Puneet. Very knowledgeable and trustworthy. He took the time to explain everything to me multiple times. The installation was quick easy I am very happy with the outcome. I would highly recommend.

Haseeb from Queensland Our friend recommended Supreme Solar Power to us in pallara. One phone call and the sales consultant came and explain the options to us. The solar was installed in 2 weeks. Very happy with the service and installation, I would certainly recommend supreme solar power to anyone looking for solar.

Alan from Queensland We had Supreme Solar Power install 20 x REC 330W NPeak Panels and a 5.0W Fronius Symo Inverter which Puneet recommended as we already had 3 phase power to the house. We managed to get 3 x quotes for a solar installation and we chose Supreme Solar Power because he could get us the 20x 330W panels where another company wanted to put in 21x REC 315W Panels for slightly more cost and the other had lower quality panels and inverter. The 20 quality panels seemed a more balanced approach. They did all the paperwork that was required and the meter was updated within two weeks. Puneet even came out to make sure that we were getting an efficient system and the chosen location on the roof was correct. We are very happy with this installation.

Mahesh Ramanan from Queensland The whole process from obtaining quotes to panel and inverter selection, arranging dates, installation and post installation support was smooth and easy. A big thumbs up from me!! Supreme Solar is highly recommended.

Ian McGEE from Queensland Excellent presentation, knowledge and follow up provided by Puneet. Installation was very professional. Compared with other retailers Supreme Solar Power were by far the best choice. I would highly recommended their company.

Krishna Lakhotia from Queensland Extremely prompt and very knowledgeable, ran through the entire process and presented all options and costs. No lie to get your sales unlike much of the industry and a local business, will recommend to all my family and friends and use again if required. Certainly the very best!

Bruce Isak from Queensland Great team to deal with. Puneet is awesome and attentive and knows his things! Great price and service! Nil issues and they even helped set up apps and extended warranty

Jeo from Queensland I have installed Sunpower panels with Fronius Primo inverter. The installers were very professional and friendly. Competitive price. Always look for customer needs. I would highly recommend Supreme Solar to anyone looking for solar.

Hareesh from Queensland Very happy with the outcome. Very professional and knowledgeable. Impressed with Pre-planning and explained every queries. The job was done on time and very professionally. I can recommend any of my friends to them without hesitation.

Sandeep P. from Queensland Installation process was easy. Tried to keep the noise to minimum. There was no issue in installation. Information was provided on each step and worked as required. All the job was finished on time.

Nicholas from Queensland What a fantastic company. Puneet was highly knowledgeable and not pushy at all. He made the process very easy. Installers did a fantastic job and had pride in their work, cleaning up after themselves and ensuring a quality installation to a sometimes challenging tile roof. Definitely recommend.

Arun K from Queensland Quality work with an experienced team, would recommend the company especially Supreme solar power consultant came and explained in detailed the operations. The pricing was very good. I’d recommend to use them.

Hammad Khaliq from Queensland I was doing research on the solar system providers for quite sometime. many of them visited my place, but I was not satisfied with any of them as after visiting they just forward a quote without giving any awareness about the solar panels and invertors and more inclined towards the financial side of it. rushing to close the deal. When I researched about the panels, I came to know few of them even quoted me the end of sale solar panels. few of them even gave me quotes of a high-end more KW system that was not even required as per my usage. If you want to achieve max benefits of having a solar system at your place then you must know that its not only about installing solar panels and invertor only. It is about the quality of panels, the invertor their warranties, the size of the system KW that is required as per your consumption and after the installation the energy provider to go with to save max. When Puneet visited my place the first time, just after few mins of conversation I made a decision that I will go with Supreme Solar Power. He was not in rush, answered all my questions and advised the solar panels and invertor, and the size of the system that can give me max benefits as per my consumption, meter phase and space available. Not only that, even after the installation he followed-up and advised to switch to the energy provider that is offering best solar feed in tariff. The installation was done very quickly in few hours time as per agreed scheduled. very neat and tidy work, the electricians were experts and clean all the stuff after installation. I would highly recommend Supreme Solar Power as I had an excellent expérience with them without any pain in this dodgy market of solar system providers.

Darren from Queensland After two weeks of researching reputable solar companies and solar systems for our house, we ended up going with Supreme Solar Power. Puneet has been in the solar industry for a number of years and he knows his stuff! After our initial telephone discussion, Puneet took the time to visit us and go through solar in detail face-to-face which made us feel more comfortable about the whole process and in his company (there are so many solar companies out there and we wanted to choose a company that was not only reputable but one that had and will be around for a while). Puneet asked us a number of pertinent questions about our energy consumption, not only considering what we’re using on a day-to-day basis now but whether any future changes needed to be considered. On top of all the invaluable information provided to us, Supreme Solar Power provided us with an extremely competitive price. The installation was very straightforward, in fact the whole process with Supreme Solar Power was straightforward and stressless. After the install, Puneet was at our house the next day checking over the system, setting up the inverter App and showing us how to use it etc. He even suggested a few energy providers to consider for the best feed in rate. We cannot recommend Puneet and Supreme Solar Power high enough. the whole process, service and pricing was nothing less than outstanding! Thank you Puneet.

Mohammed M from Queensland The Process was very smooth, products where explained really well, I would highly recommend supreme solar power. They have done a great job with the installation and the after sales service has been excrement

Rajesh from Queensland The company offered excellent customer service, Puneet is highly knowledgeable and has been very patient responding to all our queries. We consulted various companies and received quotes from each of them but Puneet is the only person who asked the right questions and thereby was able to suggest a product that suited our needs. He never pushed us in picking the suggested product but provided with all the required information to make an informed decision. We got multiple home consultations throughout the process and a very competitive price for the product we selected. In fact, the entire process with the company has been very smooth starting from the quotation to the installation. Puneet went above and beyond. also provided advice on using the inverter app, energy provider selection, etc. I would highly recommend Supreme Solar Power.

Stuart from Queensland Installation was no fuss and completed well. Left area clean and tidy once finished. Communication was very good, easy to deal with from quotation through to completion. No hard sales pitch which was refreshing! very satisfied with service and would recommend this company.

Darren Clark from Queensland After two weeks of researching reputable solar companies and solar systems for our house, we ended up going with Supreme Solar Power. Puneet has been in the solar industry for a number of years and he knows his stuff! After our initial telephone discussion, Puneet took the time to visit us and go through solar in detail face-to-face which made us feel more comfortable about the whole process and in his company (there are so many solar companies out there and we wanted to choose a company that was not only reputable but one that had and will be around for a while). Puneet asked us a number of pertinent questions about our energy consumption, not only considering what we’re using on a day-to-day basis now but whether any future changes needed to be considered. On top of all the invaluable information provided to us, Supreme Solar Power provided us with an extremely competitive price. The installation was very straightforward, in fact the whole process with Supreme Solar Power was straightforward and stressless. After the install, Puneet was at our house the next day checking over the system, setting up the inverter App and showing us how to use it etc. He even suggested a few energy providers to consider for the best feed in rate. We cannot recommend Puneet and Supreme Solar Power high enough the whole process, service and pricing was nothing less than outstanding! Thank you Puneet.

Petrina M from Queensland So glad we chose Supreme Solar Power. Puneet guided us through the decision process without any pushiness. Everything went ahead as outlined in an efficient trouble free manner. The installers did a great job on a tricky roof. Great customer service and follow up in setting up the inverter app. The price was very competitive and would have no hesitation in highly recommending Supreme Solar Power

Andy S. from Queensland Supreme Solar Power team answered all my questions, were very patient, the installers were very professional and fast. They came and helped us to setup the fronius app on the phone and recommended good electricity retailer. Happy to refer them to anyone looking for solar.

ahmed j. from Queensland It has been a very smooth process from the beginning with Supreme Solar power. As there are hundreds of solar companies offering pretty much the same thing the team @ Supreme Solar has been exceptionally transparent and accommodating with me, giving all the information which usually you wouldn’t be given. Highly recommended if you are after a stress-free process in getting your solar installed.

Anil from Queensland Supreme Solar Power installed at my new property in Hillcrest, the installers very professional, it’s was tricky installation but them were able to do job as I wanted. the sales team were professional and knowledgeable, I have used them in my other property as well, I’m normally been saving 350.00 quarterly from last 2 years. Happy to recommend to anyone looking for solar.

Randeep Singh from Queensland supreme solar power answered all queries we asked to the installer and sales team. The price was very competitive and i had very good experience would recommend without any hesitation

Hardy from Queensland I was looking for solar for few weeks and got some bad experiences. Then I was recommended to Supreme Solar by my friends. When I first time to contact Puneet, the owner of Supreme Solar, I can feel that he is the solar expert: very professional and knowledgeable. It is a right choice. From quote, design and installation, everything is smooth and efficient. Their installer also did a great job on my roof for my tricky panel layout design. We got exact what we want. We are very happy with their service and highly recommend Supreme Solar to anyone looking for solar system. Thanks again!

Michael Conradie from Queensland I approached a number of solar installation companies on the Gold Coast and Supreme Solar was by far the best in terms of cost and customer service. their quote came in more than 1000 lower for the identical system from other installers. Puneet was extremely pleasant to deal with and very knowledgeable. He spent quite a bit of time helping me to design the system that was just right for me. I must have asked him a hundred different questions and he answered all of them patiently. Would definitely recommend Supreme Solar to anyone considering a solar installation.

Hai L. from Queensland Supreme Solar Power came to our propertyin Ashmore after the initial contact, the solar consultant was very professional and knowledable explained us all the differentr options. The communication was quite good after we signed the contract, the only issue we had was to wait for installation which took 3-4 weeks. But on the installation day, installer were very professional and work was completed as agreed. Happy to recommend Supreme Solar Power to anyone looking for solar.

Dai from Queensland my friend recommended Supreme Solar Power to me. great customer services and perfect installation! Excellent prices! Team helped me in setup of Sungrow app on the phone. I highly recommend this company.

Ly l. from Queensland We needed to change our existing solar system and Supreme Solar Power helped us to replace the old faulty system and install a new system. Very happy with the team very easy to deal with and knowledable. Happy to recommend them to anyone looking for solar

Suresh Sapkota from Queensland I was looking for solar from few weeks and after getting quotes from lot of installers we decided to go with Supreme solar power. They had installed my next door neighbour and he was very happy with there service. We decided to go with a jinko Tiger 390 with fronius 8.2kw inverter. So far it’s been 1 week and system is been doing good numbers and would be waiting for bill to come and see the savings, so far very happy with my decision and happy to recommend them to anyone looking for solar.

navdeep singh from Queensland My brother recommended Supreme Solar Power for the installation of the solar system at my property in Holmview. We installed Longi Panels and Sungrow inverter, very happy with the overall experience from the sales and installation team. Happy to recommend Supreme Solar Power to anyone looking for solar.

Joshua T. from Queensland Thanks Supreme Solar! Great customer service, competitive price and the product was installed without any issues. Puneet was very informative and was not pushy through the process. Have no hesitations to recommend.

Thach from Queensland Supreme Solar give great service, competitive price and best of all Save me heaps of on the Power bills. The Installation team very professional. I recommend to anyone thinking of installing Solar for their home.

Scarlet L. from Queensland Highly recommend for Supreme Solar Power for installation at my property. Glad with the team and give me a suitable match for my home. Installers are nice and friendly after installation they keep clean and move out all the stuff.

Amit Ghai from Queensland Just had our 6.6kw system installed. Everything went smoothly, the communication from the Supreme Solar was amazing! From the first consultation to the finished install, everything was explained to us and all questions were answered. They never pushed us for a sale unlike some other solar installers we spoke to. Their price is very good and made the process very smooth. Very happy we went with Supreme Solar and we would recommend them to everyone. Thanks again guys

song liu from Queensland We recently installed solar system from Supreme Solar Power. Very happy with company sales person was very helpful and explained the product to us. The installer were very professional and I’m happy to recommend them to anyone looking for solar

navdeep s. from Queensland My brother recommended Supreme Solar Power for the installation of the solar system at my property in Holmview. We installed Longi Panels and Sungrow inverter, very happy with the overall experience from the sales and installation team. Happy to recommend Supreme Solar Power to anyone looking for solar.

Jodie David from Queensland Solar power is a complex area, however dealing with Puneet from Supreme Solar Power made it so much simpler. He is professional, courteous and his response to inquiries and many questions from start to finish was incredibly prompt and informative. The installation team were equally brilliant and were on time and everything went without a hitch. Overall service and installation cannot be faulted and we cannot recommend Puneet and Supreme Solar highly enough.

Rahmat Afzali from Queensland Supreme solar power installed the solar system for us in loganlea in april. We are happy with the performance of the system, the installation team and sales were very good. I have already recommended Supreme Solar Power to few of my friends and happy to recommend them to anyone looking for solar.

Baleela from Queensland The team of Supreme Solar was very proactive and looked after the requirements of our family and proposed a solution that was suitable for our needs. Installation was done on time and professionally. Definitely recommended.

Dhwaraknath N. from Queensland Good customer service my Puneet. good installation and value for money. Will surely recommend Supreme solar to friends and family. Thanks for the good work Punnet, keep the good work going.

Hardik Patel from Queensland It was really organized and amazing customer service. Really friendly people. Service was amazing and super fast as well. will recommend supreme solar power to anyone who want to install the solar.

pratima singh from Queensland supreme solar services are efficient. prompt with advice and service, friendly and professional, good support team. supportive at all levels of installation of solar power and back up service. we recommend supreme solar power to anyone looking for solar system installation.

kamalpreet kaur from Queensland Going with supreme solar power was my best decision as I was very impressed with the professional service provided by the sales team. They informed about the product and helped us with the set up of the fronius app. We would definitely recommend Supreme Solar Power to my friends and family looking for solar.

George K. from Queensland Supreme Solar Power through our friend who used there services before, the sales consultant explain everything and guided through all the steps from pre installation, choosing the right products as per our need. We choose Jinko Tiger 390W panels and Fronius inverter, we had cheaper priced but we went with better quality product. Installation team was again very professional got system installed quickly after the Energex approval. We would definitely happy to recommend Supreme Solar Power to anyone looking for solar. Well done guys.

Shahim from Queensland Our family member recommended Supreme solar power to us. Everything was done without any issues. Great customer service and product. Very happy to recommend them to anyone looking for solar.

J Sweeney from Queensland Puneet from Supreme Solar came to my house to discuss my options for solar, to look at the roof and the metre. He was knowledgeable and honest. He gave me a good price from the beginning and didn’t try to sell me on things I didn’t need. The paperwork was easy and installation was quick and efficient, without any problems. The panels have been working for almost a month now, it was a great investment.

Hiroyuki K. from Queensland Sales Installation team at Supreme solar power was very friendly and professional. We installed Jinko panel and sungrow inverter price was very competitive. I would be happy to recommend Supreme Solar Power to my friends and anyone looking for solar.

Grahame Baker from Queensland Had a replacement inverter installed, very happy with the service. My daughter had a solar system installed as well and is also very happy with the service provided Supreme Solar Power. We both would highly recommend this company.

Talib Sharifi from Queensland Supreme Solar Power recently installed solar system at our property in Logan Village. The sakes team was very knowledgeable and helpful, helped us choose the right product for us. The installer did a clean job, everything delivered as promised no hiccups. Happy to recommend Supreme Solar Power to anyone looking for solar.

Michael C. from Queensland I approached a number of solar installation companies on the Gold Coast and Supreme Solar was by far the best in terms of cost and customer service. their quote came in more than 1000 lower for the identical system from other installers. Puneet was extremely pleasant to deal with and very knowledgeable. He spent quite a bit of time helping me to design the system that was just right for me. I must have asked him a hundred different questions and he answered all of them patiently. Would definitely recommend Supreme Solar to anyone considering a solar installation.

Qurban M. from Queensland Sales consultant from Supreme Solar Power came to our new house and explained the system which best suited our requirements. They explained to us the difference in going to cheaper products and gave us a good price with Fronius Longi Panels. The installation happened as scheduled and they came to set up the app on the phone. just waiting for the meters to be changed and start saving on the electricity bill. Happy to recommend Supreme Solar Power to anyone looking for solar.

Amit G. from Queensland Just had our 6.6kw system installed. Everything went smoothly, the communication from the Supreme Solar was amazing! From the first consultation to the finished install, everything was explained to us and all questions were answered. They never pushed us for a sale unlike some other solar installers we spoke to. Their price is very good and made the process very smooth. Very happy we went with Supreme Solar and we would recommend them to everyone. Thanks again guys

Colin and Danuta C from Queensland We have just had our solar system installed and could not ask for better service. We dealt with Puneet Gupta and found him to be very professional. Everything was explained to us and all our questions were answered. Supreme Solar’s installers came on time and we found them to be very proficient. The whole process went without a hitch and we are extremely happy we went with them. We would be happy to recommend Supreme Solar Power to family and anyone looking to install solar. Thank you Guys

Thomas K. from Queensland supreme solar power were very professional not at all pushy sales people and very knowledgeable with products. They offered me few different options as per my needs and answered my emails and calls everytime. Would recommend them to anyone looking for great solar company to work with

kamalpreet k. from Queensland Going with supreme solar power was my best decision as I was very impressed with the professional service provided by the sales team. They informed about the product and helped us with the set up of the fronius app. We would definitely recommend Supreme Solar Power to my friends and family looking for solar.

Jasmina A. from Queensland Supreme solar power installed the solar system at ouf pfoperty in pacific pines in April. We found them through google, the sales team was good and installers were very professional. We are very happy with Supreme Solar power, they followed up with us to see everything iis fine. Happy to recommend them to anyone looking for solar.

Saju from Queensland Supreme Solar was recommended to us by a friend. We were given a competitive price by the sales team. The installation was very professional and was completed without any issues. We definitely recommend Supreme Solar to anyone looking for solar system installation.

Saman Chahal from Queensland Recommended by our friend, very knowledgeable team and professional service at competitive price. Excellent customer service.

Hardik P. from Queensland It was really organized and amazing customer service. Really friendly people. Service was amazing and super fast as well. will recommend supreme solar power to anyone who want to install the solar.

Denise Pi from Queensland Numerous solar suppliers were contacted and there was a large range in quotes. Supreme Solar Power was the most competitive by far. The sales team contacted me within 15 minutes of contacting them on each and every occasion. The install was straight forward with no problems. I wish everything happened as smoothly as my solar install from start to finish did. Would definitely recommend Supreme Solar Power to everyone.

pratima s. from Queensland supreme solar services are efficient. prompt with advice and service, friendly and professional, good support team. supportive at all levels of installation of solar power and back up service. we recommend supreme solar power to anyone looking for solar system installation.

Soheil Golshani from Queensland Puneet made the process very simple and easy to understand. Even though I had many questions to ask, he was patient and made sure I felt comfortable to go ahead with the solar installation. He explained to me carefully step by step what was required and ensured that I had full knowledge of what I was going to purchase. He took out his own time after work hours and met the time schedule that I asked for. The installation process was very simple and done professionally by his team. After, he carefully went through and explained to me the process of checking the solar on the app as well as online to ensure that I could track the amount of energy and money I was saving and receiving. Puneet and his staff (electricians and panel installers) were all very professional and did the job accurately and perfectly. Definitely would recommend as a solar provider! I would not go with anyone else unless you’ve spoken to Puneet first! Thanks again 🙂

Coral Campbell from Queensland I contacted Supreme Solar Power after googling and chose them to install a solar system at my property. Puneet was very professional, a straight shooter and very helpful with everything. He went over and above with the service. The installers were professional and quick. He also helped me to choose the right electricity provider as per my needs. I will be recommending Puneet to any potential clients and highly recommend Supreme Solar Power to anyone looking for solar system. Thanks Puneet

Erfan Jalilian from Queensland I barely come across a small business that does everything almost perfect from A to Z. Puneet definitely did that. From the moment we called him he was very responsive, direct and helpful. After a meeting with him (within hours I called him) he thoroughly explained all systems and helped me find the right system with the right capacity for our newly built house, irrespective if I were going ahead with him or not, he was honest and he wasn’t try to ‘“sell” me his product or service and he was “genuinely” helping me get to the bottom of it. I usually do my homework well and after an extensive search I was fully convinced he’s offering the best possible product with the best possible service and price. We’re so happy with our Foronius Inverter and the information it generates on its app and web-app. I hope his business become even more fruitful with time.

Ishan Weerasooriya from Queensland Spoke with Puneet who was very clear with his explanations regarding all the technical matters. He was easy to contact and very easy to deal with. His intallation process was seamless and would recommend his services and it was a seamless process. All the paperwork was provided with specifications and warrantees and reasonably priced.

Anson from Queensland Mr. Puneet is a true professional. He is easy to deal with and a chilled out person. I guess I have a friend for life. As the saying goes: Good things happen to those who wait. I had moved into my home in 2017, but only installed solar in 2020, thanks to Covid-19, work from home, study from home Puneet. He understood my requirements and gave me the best possible brands within my budget. The installation was carried out on the day as promised. He guided me with changing the meter and set up the app on my phones. Would recommend Supreme Solar to anyone interested in fitting a value for money solar system. Puneet, you rock. Keep up the good work.

Sohil Patel from Queensland Puneet has been exceptional in understanding the requirement of what I was after and providing appropriate knowledge of the system. Entire process was very transparent and completed on timely manner. Commendable job Puneet and supreme solar team. Thank you so much for all your help. I will definitely recommend you guys if anyone is looking for solar system.

Kuldeep Singh from Queensland The whole experience was great from start to finish. The sales team was very knowledgeable and answered all the queries in extremely professional manner. The installers were very professional, efficient and polite. Puneet came and help in setting up the Fronius solar web app and guided to choose the retailer. We are extremely happy with whole experience and would be happy to recommend Supreme Solar Power to anyone looking for solar system.

Ali from Queensland Puneet and his team were very professional in installing the solar power at our residence. The whole process was very smooth. Puneet kept us in the loop the whole time so we knew what to expect. Puneet has a wealth of knowledge in this field and will go out of his way to help his clients. Puneet explained each product to us thoroughly and was very honest in his opinion. Not only did he give us the best price for the system, but he also recommended the electricity retailer and saved us more money. The workmanship for the installation is of the best quality too.

Sohil Patel from Queensland Thank you Puneet for giving right advice and helping on choosing the correct system for my home. I have bombarded you with so many questions but you have had all the answers I was looking for. Awesome service and completed work on timely manner. I will recommend Supreme solar to anyone I come across who needs solar system.

Dennis from Queensland Satisfied with the workmanship from Supreme Solar Power. From phone communication to the actual installation, everything was perfect. Started on time as contracted and finished well ahead of schedule. Happy with everything from Supreme Solar.

thuy trinh t. from Queensland Supreme Solar Power installed solar system at our property in Helensvale. We went with them as they were recommended by one of our friend who was very happy with his solar system. From the initial quote to installation it was very easy to deal and professional. Very happy with my system and happy to recommend Supreme Solar Power to anyone looking for solar.

Sachin M. from Queensland I did plenty of hunting around for a good deal and found Supreme Solar Power to have one. but most importantly they use proven quality panels and inverters. All other deals i could find with other solar companies had weak points or concerns that they do not do the whole process themselves. When I engaged Supreme Solar Power in the process we found them faultless in their services from going through our options of placement of the panels and showing us where shadows of neighbors house are in other parts of the year with their computer. to the quick turn around of installation and also showing us how to work the app to see live time plus history of what the system has produced. We installed a 5 KW inverter and 6.6 KW of panels. Thanks Supreme Solar Power, for your on site work and for your administration work pre and post. You will not regret using Supreme Solar Power!

Barry Sawyer from Queensland We find supreme solar power from google. Good service n good tradesman. Puneet help us a lots. Very recomended. We will recomended supreme solar power to all our friends and family

Michelle M. from Queensland.Highly recommend this company.Puneet’s service is very thorough and honest in his approach, he will direct you to equipment suitable to your needsPanel installation was effortless, after service is excellentValue for money, we are now using these guys for our other two houses

Cherry S. from Queensland What a wonderful they been done to me, friendly staff, professional service, explaining all details carefully and love their after service too, will recommend all my friends to use. Thank you Puneet

Ishan W. from Queensland Spoke with Puneet who was very clear with his explanations regarding all the technical matters. He was easy to contact and very easy to deal with. His intallation process was seamless and would recommend his services and it was a seamless process. All the paperwork was provided with specifications and warrantees and reasonably priced.

Erfy from Queensland I barely come across a small business that does everything almost perfect from A to Z. Puneet definitely did that. From the moment we called him he was very responsive, direct and helpful. After a meeting with him (within hours I called him) he thoroughly explained all systems and helped me find the right system with the right capacity for our newly built house, irrespective if I were going ahead with him or not, he was honest and he wasn’t try to ‘“sell” me his product or service and he was “genuinely” helping me get to the bottom of it. I usually do my homework well and after an extensive search I was fully convinced he’s offering the best possible product with the best possible service and price. We’re so happy with our Foronius Inverter and the information it generates on its app and web-app. I hope his business become even more fruitful with time.

Panda M. from Queensland Supreme Solar Power was able to give insightful advice on the products and given. They are competitive with other companies and strive to gain the best results. The installation deemed very efficient and professional. We will definitely recommend Supreme Solar Power to all our friends and family.

Cherry from Queensland Very good values, Puneet explain all the details, staffs were friendly, highly recommend supreme solar to all my friends, wonderful job they carry on 100% satifcation.

Binoy from Queensland Supreme Solar Power installed at our property, we are very happy with the service we received along with the product we were installed. from the pre wiring to the installation process was very smooth and we were kept in loop whole time. After installation they followed up with us to help us setup the Fronius app on the phone and tablet. I already recommended Supreme Solar power to my friend and would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone looking for solar.

Glen Tucker from Queensland Puneet and the team at Supreme Solar Power: excellent to none I brought a property in Redland Bay in 2018, The previous owner had a solar sysytem installed to the property. “nice” The solar system was only two year old. And the inverter had a issue and the system melted bown. OMG…. So my luckiness, I saw the installer’s no in the meter box, and it was the mobile no of Puneet. I call the number and Puneet answer the call? Off cause I was very spectic. He help me to get it fix withing a month? The suport and the after service was excellant. So, I had no dough getting Puneet again to my new property and installing a new system Just few days ago… Excellent product knowledge and workmen ship. I personally and highly recommend Supreme Solar Power.

Florence Popalzai from Queensland We were referred to Supreme Solar Power By my brother in law who was very happy with his solar system and we can say that we had very good experience from the sales team to installation worker who came to install at our home. After the installation we were followed up with next steps and company came back to help us in setting up the monitoring on the phone. We would definitely recommend Supreme Solar Power to anyone looking for solar.

Kuldeep S. from Queensland The whole experience was great from start to finish. The sales team was very knowledgeable and answered all the queries in extremely professional manner. The installers were very professional, efficient and polite. Puneet came and help in setting up the Fronius solar web app and guided to choose the retailer. We are extremely happy with whole experience and would be happy to recommend Supreme Solar Power to anyone looking for solar system.

Denise P. from Queensland Numerous solar suppliers were contacted and there was a large range in quotes. Supreme Solar Power was the most competitive by far. The sales team contacted me within 15 minutes of contacting them on each and every occasion. The install was straight forward with no problems. I wish everything happened as smoothly as my solar install from start to finish did. Would definitely recommend Supreme Solar Power to everyone.

Soheil G from Queensland Puneet made the process very simple and easy to understand. Even though I had many questions to ask, he was patient and made sure I felt comfortable to go ahead with the solar installation. He explained to me carefully step by step what was required and ensured that I had full knowledge of what I was going to purchase. He took out his own time after work hours and met the time schedule that I asked for. The installation process was very simple and done professionally by his team. After, he carefully went through and explained to me the process of checking the solar on the app as well as online to ensure that I could track the amount of energy and money I was saving and receiving. Puneet and his staff (electricians and panel installers) were all very professional and did the job accurately and perfectly. Definitely would recommend as a solar provider! I would not go with anyone else unless you’ve spoken to Puneet first! Thanks again 🙂

Gary from Queensland Very professional from the office to the tradesmen. My panels were installed in less than 2 weeks and Puneet come out and showed me how it works. Very happy I used Supreme Solar

parav s. from Queensland I requested quotes from a number of suppliers for the system of my choice ( Fronius canadian panels ) to be fitted on my townhouse. As expected quotes were high as my 2 storey roof. One of my friend suggested me Puneet. He visited my property for the inspection and explained me the plan (not like other suppliers quoting online). Installation was done very quickly within a week and interestingly for half of the price. Well done mate, appreciate your efforts to squeeze the limits and no doubt you have done a great job.

Abhi from Queensland Mr Puneet was referred tom e by my friend who had an excellent experience and I had the similar experience while dealing with my solar package. I took Seraphim Fronius package and installation was completed within few hours. The installation team was good at responding to our questions and I am fully satisfied with the service and product.

Miguel Miranda from Queensland I was recommended to Supreme Solar Power by my son who had installed the solar system 2 years back. The sales team was knowledgeable, installer and roofer were very professional. Puneet helped me with the Sungrow app and choosing the right plan with my electricity company. I would be happy to recommend Supreme Solar Power to anyone looking for solar

Manpreet Singh Munjal from Queensland I would recommend supreme solar power to everyone who are after good customer service, good quality product with best price and installed on time. Great work.

Al Haidari from Queensland A friend of mine recommended Supreme Solar Power to install solar system at my property. The sales installation team was very knowledgable and professional. They offered Jinko 350W Panels and Sungrow Inverter at a very competitive price. After the installation, Puneet helped me to choose the right electricity provider as per our needs. We would highly recommend Supreme Solar Power to anyone looking for solar system.

Thach Ngo from Queensland Puneet is super helpful, give me lot of information, good advice, very friendly, easy to communicate and offer good price on the system. well done mate keep up the good work

Schani W from Queensland The installation was done perfectly in a few hours. 24 panels and the Fronius inverter. The installers were professional, friendly, answered questions and listened to our requests of positioning the panels on tbe roof. I have dealt with this company twice and am very satisfied with the service. Puneet (the owner) has always been professional, polite, easy to talk to and efficient. Never had any problems during the whole process and I would recommend this company to anyone who wants a Solar system.

Andy M. from Queensland Excellent services and always been looked after. Very competitive price with good quality of work. Licensed solar company with professional staff to ensure your satisfaction. I would strongly recommend Supreme Solar Power for any potential customers.

Jinesh Joy from Queensland Supreme solar power installed the solar system at our property, very happy with the product and installation. After sales service been good, they helped us to setup the app and informed us about different electricity retailers which offer better feed in tariffs. We got very good solar system at very competitive price and would definitely recommend Supreme Solar Power to anyone looking for solar.

Haku from Queensland Excellent services and alwalys been look after. Very competitive price with good quality of work. I would strongly recommend Supreme Solar Power for any potential customers.

prabhjit gill from Queensland Supreme Solar Power installed our system in December. We got out first bill and we can see the considerable savings. The sales team was very knowledgeable and we were explained about the products. We installed Longi Panels and Fronius Inverter very good quality product at very competitive price. The installer were very professional and did a very good job. After installation they came and help us setup the Fronius app and choose the right retailer. Very happy with their customer service and would definitely recommend Supreme Solar Power to anyone looking for solar. Keep up the good work.

Felipe Douglas from Queensland I would highly recommend Supreme Solar Power for anyone that is keen to install solar power. Puneet was very attention since the initial discussion and even after a couple of months after my installation providing best in class customer service. I must admit that I am very impressed by their service as the installation was done very professionally and clean. The installers were also very respectful and professional the whole time. You won’t regret selecting Supreme Solar Power as your solar supplier.

Anderson Ma from Queensland Excellent services and alwalys been look after. Very competitive price with good quality of work. I would strongly recommend Supreme Solar Power for any potential customers.

Saniya Jalota from Queensland Supreme Solar Power recently installed 19.845kW at our property very happy with the results. The sales team had extensive knowledge and was very professional. They offered the Longi Panels and Fronius Symo Inverter at very competitive price. The installation team did very good job. After installation Puneet came to help us setup the Fronius and explain the system and referred the Electricity retailer. We would highly recommend Supreme Solar Power to anyone looking for solar system.

Paul Ereira from Queensland Everything went as promised with no hiccups. Supreme solar power did the good job with installation and follow up was good. Waiting for the first bill to be more happy chapy. Happy customer already recommended my friend to Supreme Solar Power.

Al H. from Queensland A friend of mine recommended Supreme Solar Power to install solar system at my property. The sales installation team was very knowledgable and professional. They offered Jinko 350W Panels and Sungrow Inverter at a very competitive price. After the installation, Puneet helped me to choose the right electricity provider as per our needs. We would highly recommend Supreme Solar Power to anyone looking for solar system.

Heather Smith from Queensland Very Happy with the service Puneet provided, he was very helpful and advised him of what would happen. The guys who did the installation were also very easy to deal with helpful as well. The system itself I feel is very good value for money. I would definitely use Supreme Solar Power again and would recommend them

Samantha Murray from Queensland I would highly recommend supreme solar power. They were very professional. They were excellent with their communication. The were very competitive. I am very pleased with my experience in every way.

Geoffrey Fry from Queensland This is the second Occassion I have used this company. The service offered by Puneet (Sales Consultant);and his installers is first class and I have no hesitation in recommending Puneet and Supreme Solar Power for Solar Installations

Inderjit Mutti from Queensland Very honest dedicated business and tailors the solar panels and Instalation to your need. I have found him very competitive in he market. I would recommend him to other people at least give chance to supreme solar power for a price on your installation.

Jeanne from Queensland Excellent workmanship. I had numerous quotes and these guys came out far cheaper and with a better product than everyone else. Puneet even came to our house to help set it all up and showed us how to use it after hours. We recommend this company and if we ever need another solar we won’t look anywhere else.

Saniya J. from Queensland Supreme Solar Power recently installed 19.845kW at our property very happy with the results. The sales team had extensive knowledge and was very professional. They offered the Longi Panels and Fronius Symo Inverter at very competitive price. The installation team did very good job. After installation Puneet came to help us setup the Fronius and explain the system and referred the Electricity retailer. We would highly recommend Supreme Solar Power to anyone looking for solar system.

Heather Smith from Queensland Very Happy with the service Puneet provided, he was very helpful and advised him of what would happen. The guys who did the installation were also very easy to deal with helpful as well. The system itself I feel is very good value for money. I would definitely use Supreme Solar Power again and would recommend them

Sukhi from Queensland Thank you so much for all your work getting our solar set up. It has been a pleasure having you on board as it will always be our intent to highly recommend you to anybody looking to go solar, looking for integrity and honesty in a tradesman.

Geoff Fry from Queensland This is the second Occassion I have used this company. The service offered by Puneet (Sales Consultant);and his installers is first class and I have no hesitation in recommending Puneet and Supreme Solar Power for your Solar Installation.

Felipe Dantas from Queensland I would highly recommend Supreme Solar Power for anyone that is keen to install solar power. Puneet was very attention since the initial discussion and even after a couple of months after my installation providing best in class customer service. I must admit that I am very impressed by their service as the installation was done very professionally and clean. The installers were also very respectful and professional the whole time. You won’t regret selecting Supreme Solar Power as your solar supplier.

Zahid Ali Khan from Queensland Thank you so much for all your work getting our solar set up. It has been a pleasure having you on board as it will always be our intent to highly recommend you to anybody looking to go solar, looking for integrity and honesty in a tradesman.

Felipe from Queensland I would highly recommend Supreme Solar Power for anyone that is keen to install solar power. Puneet was very attention since the initial discussion and even after a couple of months after my installation providing best in class customer service. I must admit that I am very impressed by their service as the installation was done very professionally and clean. The installers were also very respectful and professional the whole time. You won’t regret selecting Supreme Solar Power as your solar supplier.

randhir mutti from Queensland Very honest dedicated business and tailors the solar panels and Instalation to your need. I have found him very competitive in he market. I would recommend him to other people at least give chance to supreme solar power for a price on your installation.

Laura from Queensland Puneet was very helpful honest and the price was competitive with other solar providers He was very friendly and easy to deal with ,this is the third house we have used This company and I would definitely recommend Supreme Solar power

Jealo Knight from Queensland Excellent workmanship. I had numerous quotes and these guys came out far cheaper and with a better product than everyone else. Puneet even came to our house to help set it all up and showed us how to use it after hours. We recommend this company and if we ever need another solar we won’t look anywhere else.

Allan Huang from Queensland The work is done in a timely fashion with good service and workmanship. Will highly recommend Supreme Solar Power to the all your friends and family.

A Huang from Queensland The work is done in a timely fashion with good service and workmanship. Will highly recommend Supreme Solar Power to the all your friends and family.

prabhjit g. from Queensland Supreme Solar Power installed our system in December. We got out first bill and we can see the considerable savings. The sales team was very knowledgeable and we were explained about the products. We installed Longi Panels and Fronius Inverter very good quality product at very competitive price. The installer were very professional and did a very good job. After installation they came and help us setup the Fronius app and choose the right retailer. Very happy with their customer service and would definitely recommend Supreme Solar Power to anyone looking for solar. Keep up the good work.

Hamid Omar from Queensland Excellent and professional service. Got the system installed quickly, the installer was good. Happy with overall experince. Would definitely recommend Supreme Solar Power to anyone looking for solar.

Upinder Mutti from Queensland This was the easiest experience. Puneet was excellent and provided amazing communication and everything was done as discussed. The follow up next day explained all the in’s and out’s of the our installation and set up the whole system. Everything from the initial consultation to the follow up was done in a highly professional manner. Extremely satisfied.

gurmeet singh from Queensland We had our solar system recently installed by Supreme Solar Power, Sales team was very helpful and professional. After installation they followed up with help in setting up Fronius Inverter and advice us on which retailer to choose to maximise savings. Would definitely recommend Supreme Solar Power to anyone looking to install solar.

Beth Sonter from Queensland Helpful, fast, honest, high quality, great value Puneet was amazing in his patience, diligence and honesty. I went through four companies before I found him. The others had hidden costs, were not honest or were just not trustworthy. Puneet has no hidden costs, uses reliable staff and is open, helpful and explains things very clearly. The installation was done professionally and quickly and the follow up was indepth and very helpful. We could not have asked for better, very impressed and more than satisfied.

Kiralee Watson from Queensland Excellent service without being pushy and very knowledgeable. Couldn’t have been more helpful and made the process so easy and uncomplicated. Would highly recommend them. Thank you!!

Tejpal Singh from Queensland Supreme solar power installed the solar system for us very happy with customer service. The sales team was very knowledgeable and explained everything we needed to know to maximise our savings. We would definitely recommend Supreme Solar Power to anyone looking for solar, keep up the good work guys.

Sonia kanda from Queensland Punit was very knowledgeable and explained the working of the system. We installed 6.6kws. After installation they came and helped us setup our inverter and register our Inverter warranty. Installation was also very professional and did a very good job. We would highly recommend Supreme Solar Power to anyone looking for solar.

Amandeep Singh from Queensland Supreme Solar Power recently installed 6.6kW at our property very happy with the results. The sales team had extensive product knowledge. They helped us choose system as per our needs. After installation they came and register our inverter warranty and helped in setting up Fronius Inverter on the phone. Very happy with the customer service. The installation team came on team and did good job. We would definitely recommend Supreme Solar Power to anyone looking for solar.

Hamid O. from Queensland We are very happy with the professional service. Got the system installed quickly, the installer was good. Happy with overall experince. Would definitely recommend Supreme Solar Power to anyone looking for solar

Sonia from Queensland Punit was very knowledgeable and explained the working of the system. We installed 6.6kws Solar system. Installation was also very professional and did a very good job. We would highly recommend Supreme Solar Power to anyone looking for solar.

stanley from Queensland We were referred by a family member who had installed 18 months back and was very happy with Supreme Solar Power. We experienced hassle free and prompt professional service, quick installation with all the questions answered. We would definitely recommend Supreme Solar Power to anyone looking for solar.

gurmeet s. from Queensland We had our solar system recently installed by Supreme Solar Power, Sales team was very helpful and professional. After installation they followed up with help in setting up Fronius Inverter and advice us on which retailer to choose to maximise savings. Would definitely recommend Supreme Solar Power to anyone looking to install solar.

Chandra Sekhar V. from Queensland Fairly simple to get the solar panels installed. The service provider was there all the way supporting in clarifying all the question. Discussed plans from the different retailer and advised the right one. I definitely recommend Supreme Solar Power for Solar power needs.

amandeep singh d. from Queensland Supreme Solar Power recently installed 6.6kW at our property very happy with the results. The sales team had extensive product knowledge. They helped us choose system as per our needs. After installation they came and register our inverter warranty and helped in setting up Fronius Inverter on the phone. Very happy with the customer service. The installation team came on team and did good job. We would definitely recommend Supreme Solar Power to anyone looking for solar.

Sandeep from Queensland Supreme Solar Power recently installed 6.6kW at our property very happy with the results. The sales team had extensive product knowledge. They helped us choose system as per our needs. After installation they came and register our inverter warranty and helped in setting up Fronius Inverter on the phone. Very happy with the customer service. The installation team came on team and did good job. We would definitely recommend Supreme Solar Power to anyone looking for solar.

Vincent lau from Queensland Supreme Solar Power recently installed the 6.6kW solar system at our place. The sales person was very knowledgeable and explained the working of the system. After installation they came and helped us setup our inverter and register our Inverter warranty. Installation was also very professional and did a very good job. We would highly recommend Supreme Solar Power to anyone looking for solar. Good work guys.

Tejpal Singh S. from Queensland Supreme solar power installed the solar system for us very happy with customer service. The sales team was very knowledgeable and explained everything we needed to know to maximise our savings. We would definitely recommend Supreme Solar Power to anyone looking for solar, keep up the good work guys.

Beth Sonter from Queensland Puneet was amazing in his patience, diligence and honesty. I went through four companies before I found him. The others had hidden costs, were not honest or were just not trustworthy. Puneet has no hidden costs, uses reliable staff and is open, helpful and explains things very clearly. The installation was done professionally and quickly and the follow up was indepth and very helpful. We could not have asked for better, very impressed and more than satisfied.

Upinder from Queensland This was the easiest experience. Puneet was excellent and provided amazing communication and everything was done as discussed. The follow up next day explained all the in’s and out’s of the our installation and set up the whole system. Everything from the initial consultation to the follow up was done in a highly professional manner. Extremely satisfied.

Josan Karamdeep Singh from Queensland We would highly recommend Supreme Solar Power for the great customer service. They helped us to setup the Fronius Inverter and choose right electricity provider. Very happy customer would definitely recommend Supreme Solar Power to anyone looking for solar.

Nicole Hughes from Queensland Best service, efficient and knowledgable. I would highly recommend Supreme Solar Power.

Bal from Queensland We would highly recommend Supreme Solar Power for the great customer service. They helped us to setup the Fronius Inverter and choose right electricity provider. Very happy customer would definitely recommend Supreme Solar Power to anyone looking for solar.

Vincent from Queensland Fantastic experience. Very quick installation and professional service. Pricing was amazing. Would definitely recommend purchasing from Supreme Solar Power.

Vincent L. from Queensland Supreme Solar Power recently installed the 6.6kW solar system at our place. The sales person was very knowledgeable and explained the working of the system. After installation they came and helped us setup our inverter and register our Inverter warranty. Installation was also very professional and did a very good job. We would highly recommend Supreme Solar Power to anyone looking for solar. Good work guys.

Wash Safe Supreme All-Purpose Oxy Cleaner

• Decks
• Roofs
• Cedar Roofing
• Mold Stains
• Concrete
• Vinyl Siding
• Awnings
• Stucco
• Boats
• Sails
• Deck Furniture
• Wood Siding
• RV’s
• Tents

Wash Safe is the only exterior cleaning products that will not stain any surface that it comes in contact with including your clothing. Wash Safe is the only exterior cleaning product that will not harm your landscaping, it’s safe to use around grass or plants around your home. Wash Safe is also safe for you to use and for your children and pets to be around.

Description

After 10 years of manufacturing exterior cleaning products, we took the advice of our customers, from contractors to home owners and made one supreme cleaning product by blending all of the ingredients together. No longer do you have to worry about what product to use at what time. I took the strongest level of ingredients in each product and added them all together. Now customers can purchase just one product “Wash Safe Oxi-Supreme” and use the power of oxygen, the cleaning strength of hydrogen peroxide and a combination of surfactants that allow the solution to attach to vertical surfaces, drop into horizontal surfaces, penetrate in the substrate of the surface by passing air s to clean better and safer than any cleaning product on the market today.

The production price of this new super product exceeded my boundaries but the results were so extraordinary that I couldn’t risk performance over profit so believe me when I tell you this product is legit it is, it’s everything the combined result of all of my powders should be. Supreme is something you can clean with anywhere inside or outside of your home that you have stains. If the stains are from mold and are the roof, the siding, the sidewalk, the deck, the carpet or your kids stuffed animal, Supreme will clean those stains without ruining the substrate that the mold is on. Supreme will not harm threading, will not stain clothing, will not kill plants, landscaping or grass and guess what? Supreme has NO expiration date so as long as you store it properly you can continue to use it month after month or year after year if you buy like some customers do in the largest 40lb bucket quantities.

Use Wash Safe Supreme to clean:

• Decks
• Roofs
• Cedar Roofing
• Mold Stains
• Concrete
• Vinyl Siding
• Awnings
• Stucco
• Boats
• Sails
• Deck Furniture
• Wood Siding
• RV’s
• Tents

Wash Safe is the only exterior cleaning products that will not stain any surface that it comes in contact with including your clothing. Wash Safe is the only exterior cleaning product that will not harm your landscaping, it’s safe to use around grass or plants around your home. Wash Safe is also safe for you to use and for your children and pets to be around.

Coverage Area

3 lbs will treat up to 3000 sq and make 12 gallons of solution. 6 lbs will treat up to 6000 sq ft and make 24 gallons of solution. 10 lbs will treat up to 10,000 sq ft and 40 gallons of solution. 40 lbs will treat up to 40,000 sq ft and 160 gallons of solution.

Here is a useful article that outlines the process of applying the product to your roof.

Reviews

After 10 years of manufacturing exterior cleaning products, we took the advice of our customers, from contractors to home owners and made one supreme cleaning product by blending all of the ingredients together. No longer do you have to worry about what product to use at what time. I took the strongest level of ingredients in each product and added them all together. Now customers can purchase just one product “Wash Safe Oxi-Supreme” and use the power of oxygen, the cleaning strength of hydrogen peroxide and a combination of surfactants that allow the solution to attach to vertical surfaces, drop into horizontal surfaces, penetrate in the substrate of the surface by passing air s to clean better and safer than any cleaning product on the market today.

The production price of this new super product exceeded my boundaries but the results were so extraordinary that I couldn’t risk performance over profit so believe me when I tell you this product is legit it is, it’s everything the combined result of all of my powders should be. Supreme is something you can clean with anywhere inside or outside of your home that you have stains. If the stains are from mold and are the roof, the siding, the sidewalk, the deck, the carpet or your kids stuffed animal, Supreme will clean those stains without ruining the substrate that the mold is on. Supreme will not harm threading, will not stain clothing, will not kill plants, landscaping or grass and guess what? Supreme has NO expiration date so as long as you store it properly you can continue to use it month after month or year after year if you buy like some customers do in the largest 40lb bucket quantities.

Use Wash Safe Supreme to clean:

• Decks
• Roofs
• Cedar Roofing
• Mold Stains
• Concrete
• Vinyl Siding
• Awnings
• Stucco
• Boats
• Sails
• Deck Furniture
• Wood Siding
• RV’s
• Tents

Wash Safe is the only exterior cleaning products that will not stain any surface that it comes in contact with including your clothing. Wash Safe is the only exterior cleaning product that will not harm your landscaping, it’s safe to use around grass or plants around your home. Wash Safe is also safe for you to use and for your children and pets to be around.

3 lbs will treat up to 3000 sq and make 12 gallons of solution. 6 lbs will treat up to 6000 sq ft and make 24 gallons of solution. 10 lbs will treat up to 10,000 sq ft and 40 gallons of solution. 40 lbs will treat up to 40,000 sq ft and 160 gallons of solution.

Here is a useful article that outlines the process of applying the product to your roof.