However, the Australian Government has great confidence in the potential of solar panels to contribute its clean energy future and is embarking on some ambitious plans by investing in new high-tech facilities that will be amongst the largest in the world.

It's all part of a $3.5 billion climate change strategy of which around $1.4 billion is specifically for renewables such as solar energy.

And with strong, long term incentives to encourage the use of solar panels and low emissions technologies, the government are expecting a surge of interest in both commercial and residential solar power installations.

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Solar Power Dealers

Planetary Power - founded in 1989, these specialise in the design, supply and installation of solar panels from the heart of Cairns through to some of the most remote locations in Australia.

Siddons Solar Stream - located in Toorak, Victoria, they specialise in an unique heat pump water heater.

Alco Battery Sales - Sydney based with offices nationwide, they are leading suppliers of batteries for solar energy installations.

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