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More Australian businesses turning on solar power to cut costs

by Solar Choice on May 23, 2013

in Commercial-scale solar,News

As electricity prices rise, more and more Australian businesses have been turning to solar panels to cut their energy bills, with the number of 10 kilowatt (kW) solar systems installed in the first 4 months of 2013 nearly triple those of the previous year, according to figures from Sunwiz and the Clean Energy Council. This boom in commercial solar power installations throughout the country follows on the heels of the similarly unprecedented levels of growth in the residential solar power sector. Read the full article →

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Tasmania feed-in tariff development: Current 27c/kWh rate to remain for 3 years?

May 22, 2013
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It appears that Tasmanians who install solar panels under current feed-in tariff arrangements will continue to be eligible to receive the generous 27c per kilowatt-hour (kWh) rate for at least 3 years after state-owned utility Aurora Energy is sold off–up from the 2-year guarantee period originally discussed when the issue came up in the public discourse. [...]

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Are solar panels worth it in Perth, WA?

May 22, 2013
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With incentives having changed significantly both nationally and on the state level, many of those who are considering going solar ask themselves the question: “Is a solar system still worth the investment in Perth?” Thanks to the falling cost of solar panels around the world and the rising price of grid electricity in Australia and [...]

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NSW feed-in tariff rates: IPART now preparing report for 2013-2014

May 21, 2013
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NSW’s Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) has begun working on its recommendation for the state’s benchmark solar feed-in tariff rates for the financial year 2013-2014. IPART will be accepting submissions about its proposed approach until 7 June, with a final draft to be released by the agency in the last week in the same month. [...]

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Is a solar leasing program right for you?

May 16, 2013
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‘Solar leasing’ or ‘free solar panel’ deals have arguably been the main facilitator of solar panel uptake in the United States, with the majority of systems being installed under such arrangements. Although solar leasing schemes have been on offer in Australia for some time now, until recently the availability of these packages was extremely limited geographically. [...]

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Are solar panels worth the investment in Melbourne, Victoria?

May 16, 2013
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Are solar panels worth it in Melbourne, Victoria? To date, a huge number of homes and businesses in Victoria have made the investment in solar panels, and this trend is slated to continue into the future, even after government subsidies are withdrawn. This article is an overview of the factors that influence the attractiveness of [...]

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Solar panel installations in WA: Numbers steady, even without subsidies

May 15, 2013
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If installation numbers are anything to go by, solar panels are still proving to be a worthwhile investment in Western Australia. The state continues to see a steady stream of solar PV systems go up onto rooftops even well after the generous feed-in tariff subsidies once on offer there were closed to new applicants at the [...]

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Solar PV Price Index–May 2013

May 14, 2013
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The average price for installing a solar system at the beginning of May 2013 is down slightly from the previous month. System prices in Sydney, despite having risen slightly on average from April 2013, remain the lowest in Australia for all system sizes (1.5kW-5kW). Canberra and Perth continue to see gradual price reductions for all system sizes. [...]

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Solar power Kalgoorlie: Compare prices & installers

May 10, 2013
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As electricity prices rise in WA–and in Kalgoorlie–more and more homes and businesses are looking towards solar power systems as a way to save money on their electricity bills. With system prices at historic lows, solar power in Kalgoorlie can be a smart investment for the right person. Working with over 120 installers across Australia, [...]

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Compare solar power deals in Geraldton, WA

May 9, 2013
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Why is Geraldton, Western Australia a good location for a solar photovoltaic (PV) system? Rising electricity prices are driving interest amongst home and business owners around the country in solar panels–Geraldton is no exception. Working with a network of over 120 solar installers across the country, Solar Choice is uniquely positioned to assist those considering a solar [...]

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Find the best solar PV deals in Albany, WA

May 8, 2013
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With electricity prices rising and solar system prices falling, Albany, Western Australia is a good place to install a solar PV system. Solar Choice is here to help our customers compare installers, prices, and components in order to choose the system that best suits their needs. Let us help you find the best deal on a solar [...]

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Breakthrough at UNSW could make solar panels cheaper, more efficient

May 8, 2013
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A research team at the University of New South Wales’ ARC Photovoltaics Center of Excellence, led by Professor Stuart Wenham, has made a major breakthrough in silicon solar photovoltaic (PV) cell technology which could both reduce the cost of having a solar system installed as well as increase power yield in systems. Bookmark on Delicious [...]

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Solar eCRM: Internet-based software for managing solar quotes, customers, and more

May 7, 2013
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Solar eCRM is an online customer relationship management (CRM) software platform designed specifically for solar installation companies. Solar eCRM has features that allow companies to manage leads, compose quotes for customers, process orders, ensure compliance with standards, and analyse data about their jobs–all from the one web-based portal. Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend [...]

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10 ways Solar Choice saves solar customers money

May 7, 2013
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Since 2008, Solar Choice has helped over 55,000 Australians make an informed decision about going solar. By working with over a hundred solar system installation companies across Australia, Solar Choice brings transparency to the market, making it easier for customers to compare and choose an installer and system. Below are 10 ways that Solar Choice [...]

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10 ways Solar Choice saves installers money

May 7, 2013
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Since 2008, Solar Choice has been working with solar system installation companies across the country to bring transparency to the Australian solar market and to take the hassle out of solar shopping for the customer. Below are 10 ways that Solar Choice helps solar installers save money on sales and administration. 1. Lowest lead cost: Our [...]

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iEnergy microinverters in Australia

May 7, 2013
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iEnergy is a power optimisation and power conversion product manufacturer whose microinverters have been available on the Australian market since the end of 2012. Microinverters have been growing in popularity over the past few years, and iEnergy’s GT260 adds to the range of options available to households and businesses considering installing a solar photovoltaic (PV) [...]

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Solar Power in Broome, WA: Compare installers and prices

May 3, 2013
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Broome is one of the sunniest places in Australia, making it a great spot to have a solar system. Solar systems have been growing in popularity across Australia, with over 1 million homes and businesses having now installed a system. Broome is no exception. Read on to learn about why people are investing in solar. [...]

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Are solar panels worth the investment in South Australia?

May 3, 2013
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Are solar panels worth it in South Australia? Thousands of homes and businesses in the state have made an investment in a solar system to date, with installations skyrocketing in just the past few years. A few different factors influence the attractiveness of solar panels as an investment. This article is an overview of what [...]

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Latronic Sunpower: Australian-made grid-connect and stand-alone inverters

May 3, 2013

Latronic Sunpower is a Queensland, Australia-based inverter manufacturer that operates globally. The company has been in business for over 27 years. The company makes inverters for residential, commercial and industrial applications. The company has a strong reputation in Australia and many of its products are also available overseas. Latronic Sunpower: Product range Although Latronics started [...]

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Find the best solar panel installation deals in Tamworth, NSW

May 2, 2013
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Tamworth, NSW is a great place to install a solar photovoltaic (PV) system, thanks in great part to the falling price of solar panels globally and across Australia. Solar panels have become one of the most popular options in NSW for saving money on electricity bills–which have skyrocketed in the past few years. Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend [...]

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Solar energy storage market to see rapid expansion: IMS Research

May 1, 2013
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Speculation that the market for storage solutions for solar photovoltaics (PV) is poised for huge growth has been given some additional credence thanks to a recent report published by IMS Research. The report, called “The role of energy storage in the PV industry“, anticipates a global energy storage market for grid-connected solar PV systems worth [...]

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