About 30% of the homes in the Gold Coast, Queensland area have solar panels on their roofs. There are many good reasons why so many Gold Coast homes have gone […]
Category: Solar Panel & Renewable Energy Policies
Solar Choice articles about solar pv, solar power policy and renewable energy policy. Solar Choice is Australia’s solar power installation brokering and solar quote comparison service. Contact Solar Choice for a free comparison of solar power quotes.
Solar Panels Hobart, Tasmania: Compare prices & installers
Like the rest of Australia, solar power system prices in Hobart have been on a downwards trajectory for several years now, making solar panels an option to consider for anyone […]
Solar Panels Melbourne: Compare solar prices and installers in Victoria
Are solar panels still worth the investment in Victoria? It would seem so: According to data from the Australian Photovoltaic Institute, some suburbs in Melbourne (such as Clyde) have over […]
Solar Panels Canberra, ACT: Compare costs & installers
Canberra, ACT is a great place to go solar in Australia, thanks primarily to the ever-improving economics of solar panel installations. This article takes a look at some of the key […]
Solar Panels Sydney: Compare Costs & Installers
Sydney holds one of the leading install rates for solar power across the world. In fact, in certain suburbs of Sydney (such as Schofields), the data from the Australian Photovoltaic […]
Solar Panels Perth, WA: Compare prices & installers
Perth, WA is one of the best places in the country (and the world) to install a solar power system. Like most of Australia, in Perth retail electricity rates are […]
Solar Panels Brisbane: Compare installers & prices
Well over 30% of the homes in the Brisbane area have solar panels on their roofs – one of the highest rates of any of Australia’s capital cities. Why have […]
Solar power in Adelaide, SA: Compare prices & installers
Did you know that in Adelaide, SA, a whopping 30-40% of homes have rooftop solar panels installed? With historic lows in Adelaide solar panel prices and soaring electricity rates, more […]
NSW Grants & Subsidies for Apartment Solar Projects
The Australian and New South Wales (NSW) Government announced a NSW Solar & Energy Efficiency Grant allocating $206 million to urban areas providing access to energy efficiency upgrades across the […]
13kW Solar Systems: Price, Output & Payback
13kW solar systems are a great system size for homes with high levels of energy consumption or businesses with small to middling energy needs – provided that they have sufficient […]
Victoria Grant for Apartment Solar Projects
After being left out of Solar Victoria’s grant program for years, apartment owners will now be able to access a very attractive grant for installing a shared rooftop solar system. […]
5kW Solar Systems: Pricing, Output, and Returns
5 kilowatt (5kW) solar systems have become one of the most popular sizes in Australia. This due to the combination of high energy yields and great value for money that they […]
4kW Solar Systems: Pricing, payback & returns
How much does a 4kW solar PV system cost in Australia, and what sort of return on investment can a household expect to see if they install one? This article […]
3kW Solar Panel Systems: Costs, Output, and Returns
How much does a 3kW solar system cost in Australia, and how much energy can you expect it to produce? This article takes a look at these questions, as well […]
Solar Panels Darwin, NT – Compare prices & installers
Darwin is one of Australia’s northernmost cities, and its location in the sunny tropics makes it one of the best places in Australia to install a solar PV system. This article […]
How are Solar Panels made? What are they made of? List of Solar Panel components
When you think about it, the ability to make electrical power from sunlight is a marvellous process. Key take-aways on power made from solar Solar power 100% carbon free, renewable, […]
Solar trackers
NB: Some of the information about Solar Feed-in Tariffs and return on investment in this article may be out of date. See our Solar Feed-in Tariffs page for up-to-date information […]
Solar Battery Size Calculator: What size battery do I need?
What size solar panel array do you need for your home? And if you’re considering battery storage, what solar battery size would be most appropriate? This article includes tables that […]
15kW solar systems: A great size for large homes & businesses
15kW solar systems are a great system size for homes with high levels of energy consumption or businesses with small to middling energy needs – provided that they have sufficient […]
6.6kW Solar Systems: Costs, Output, and Returns
6kW solar systems or now more commonly seen as 6.6kW solar systems are becoming increasingly popular amongst Australian homes thanks to a number of factors, including their affordability, ample size […]
Dapcor Building Services Installs 20kW Solar System
Dapcor Building Services was established in Sydney as a family company in 1974. Since their foundation they have been a trusted building partner for more than 5,000 projects across Australia. […]
Detailed Solar Battery Analysis – ROI, Payback Period, Savings
The question of whether batteries are worth it and affordable is long debated in the solar industry. Our experts have taken a deep dive into a number of use cases […]
Adare Poultry Farm installs 200kW across 2 farms
A new poultry farm has been built in Adare during 2021 and is now powered by 200kW of solar panels. Solar Choice have partnered with Santrev, Australia’s leading poultry shed […]
Walgett Shire Councils installs 79kW across 2 buildings
Walgett Shire Council, located in north west New South Wales, has installed 2 x 39kW solar systems on their main council building and the water treatment plant. Tony Hughes, CFO […]
Albanese Government Introduces Tax Deduction for Electrification
Solar Choice welcomes the announcement from the Albanese Government to provide an incentive to small businesses for electrification or energy-efficiency projects. The announcement confirms that this will be available to […]
Australian Clubs choosing solar power, with help from Solar Choice
Why clubs are suitable for Solar Power With energy prices now rising dramatically in the current market, organisations with the biggest potential to generate cost savings through solar power typically […]
Australian Energy Regulator advises of 20-30% electricity price increases on the way
This morning the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) has announced that most states will be facing a price increase of 20 to 22 percent while Victorian consumers are looking at an […]
Next DC installs 300kW at Macquarie Park site
Next DC’s data centres are recognised world-wide for their engineering and service delivery excellence, and now they are sustainable as well. Solar Choice developed a business case for Next DC […]
Mad Molecules Installs 12.6kW Solar System
Director Martin Hockey had just purchased the factory in mid-2021. They had previously been spending around $5-6k at the previous location and felt “a-close to” 10kw solution was best suited […]
The Jade Cosmetic Clinic Installs 10kW Solar System
The Jade Cosmetic Clinic provides an extensive range of medical treatments and have locations in Cairns, Brisbane and Trinity Beach. In early 2021 quarterly power bills were around $2,500 so […]
Sydney Amateur Sailing Club Installs 10kW Solar System
Founded in 1872, The Amateurs is one of the oldest yacht clubs in Australia. In a stunning location on the shore of Mosman Bay, The Amateurs is home to a […]
