Note: Solar Choice is not a solar installer and has no financial or other incentives to promote any product brand over another. Overview of Winaico – Company History Winaico was […]
Solar plus storage better than grid connection for remote households
Stand-alone solar and battery storage systems have been hailed by the Western Australia government as better than grid connection for providing affordable and reliable power to the state’s remote households […]
WA pilot projects to investigate solar & batteries as solution for remote & rural customers
A $4 million Western Australian pilot project by utility Western Power has installed six stand-alone solar and battery storage power systems to test different ways that electricity can be delivered […]
How AllGrid energy is reducing energy costs for remote communities and beyond
AllGrid Energy made a big splash last year after it announced a home battery storage product – the WattGrid – which the company claimed would rival Tesla’s much vaunted Powerwall. The […]
Networks in SA, QLD looking to micro-grids & storage for remote areas
South Australia’ electricity network operator has revealed plans to trial solar plus storage-based micro-grids in regional areas as an alternative to building or replacing poles and wires. In its latest […]
Panasonic announces stand-alone PV-storage product for remote islands
Panasonic Corporation recently announced that it has developed a 3kW/13kWh stand-alone photovoltaic power package. The product is being targeted towards remote and non-electrified areas and has been selected for use in […]
German startup Qinous aims to bring energy storage to remote areas
German startup Qinous has devised with a ‘plug-and-play’ energy storage solution that aims to bring access to cleaner, more reliable electricity to the world, beginning with a focus on remote […]
Toshiba’s SCiB batteries to be deployed in Japan’s remote islands
Toshiba Corporation recently announced an order for its innovative SCiB batteries for a large-scale renewables/storage project on remote islands in Japan. The systems were installed by Kyushu Electric Power Co. […]
Areva and Schneider Electric to partner on hydrogen storage for remote areas
France’s Areva and Schneider Electric have entered a partnership to develop systems for energy storage using hydrogen fuel cell technology. The partnership pools the expertise of the two companies to enhance […]
Remote Power Rebate still available in Western Australia
On the 22nd of June, 2009, the Renewable Remote Power Generation Program (RRPGP) was closed to all Australian States and Territories except Western Australia. Households, businesses and community buildings in […]
Media Release from Senator Milnes on axing of remote power rebate
The following is a copy of today’s media release by Green’s Senator Chistine Milne, concerning yesterday’s abrupt cancellation of the remote power rebate: […]
Remote power rebate axed on 22 June 09, except for WA
The Federal Government announced yesterday that the Renewable Remote Power Generation Program (RRPGP) – that provided a 50% subsidy for off grid solar and wind power – is now closed […]
Apricus Heat Pumps: An Independent Review by Solar Choice
Note: Solar Choice is not associated with Apricus or any heat pump brand and has no financial or other incentives to promote any product brand over another. At a Glance: […]
Sanden Eco Plus Heat Pumps: Independent Review
Note: Solar Choice is not associated with Eco Plus Hot Water Heat Pump systems Manufacturer or any heat pump installer and has no financial or other incentives to promote any […]
Sungrow Solar Inverters- Independent Review
Note: Solar Choice is not a solar installer and has no financial or other incentives to promote any product brand over another. Overview of Sungrow – Company History Sungrow Power […]
Solar Hot Water System: Everything You Need to Know
If you’re a Homeowner with roof top solar panels, you’ll want to make the most of the electricity they produce. The best way to reduce electricity costs and to increase […]
Growatt Battery: An Independent Review by Solar Choice
This Growatt battery review is performed independently by Solar Choice, and has no affiliation with Growatt. Background on Growatt – Company History Growatt is a Chinese company that is best […]
FIMER FLEXA AC Wallbox: An Independent Review
Image: Fimer FLEXA AC WallboxNote: Solar Choice has no affiliation with the Fimer FLEXA AC Wallbox or any EV Charging company and is here to offer an honest review for anyone […]
Solax Solar Inverters- Independent Review
Note: Solar Choice is not a solar installer and has no financial or other incentives to promote any product brand over another. Overview of Solax – Company History SolaX Power […]
SAJ Solar Inverters: An Independent Review by Solar Choice
Note: Solar Choice is not a solar installer and has no financial or other incentives to promote any product brand over another. This review represents Solar Choice’s opinion and we […]
Fox ESS Inverters: An Independent Review by Solar Choice
Note: Solar Choice is not a solar installer and has no financial or other incentives to promote any product brand over another. Overview of Fox ESS – Company History Fox […]
Jinko Solar Panels: An Independent Review by Solar Choice
Note: Solar Choice is not a solar installer and has no financial or other incentives to promote any product brand over another. Overview of Jinko – Company History Background and […]
ABB Terra AC Wallbox EV Charger: An Independent Review
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Smappee EV Chargers – An Independent Review
Image credit: Smappee Note: Solar Choice is independent and provides unbiased reviews for those considering an EV Charger in Australia. Smappee Company Overview Stefan Grosjean founded Smappee in 2012, with […]
Evnex EV Charger – An Independent Review
Image credit: Evnex Note: Solar Choice is not affiliated with any EV Charging company and aims to provide an honest review for those considering purchasing an EV Charger in Australia. […]
Wallbox Pulsar Plus EV Charger – An Independent Review
Image credit: Wallbox Company Overview Founded in Spain in 2015, Wallbox develops and manufactures EV chargers and energy management solutions. They are listed on the NYSE under the ticker WBX. […]
Schneider EV Charger – An Independent Review of the EVlink Home
Image credit: Schneider Electric Note: Solar Choice has no affiliation with any EV Charging company and is here to offer an honest review for anyone looking to buy an EV […]
Fronius Wattpilot EV Charger – An Independent Review
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Solar Panels For Home – All You Need to Know About Solar Systems
Before considering the transition to solar energy and the installation of solar panels in your home, we recommend reading this guide to understand the fundamentals. Solar Choice is an independent […]
Solar power and single-phase vs 3-phase power connections
Depending on where you live, your home may be fed by single-phase or 3-phase electrical connection. What relevance does this have for your solar PV installation? 3-phase and single-phase power Both […]
Ocular EV chargers: An Independent Review by Solar Choice
Note: Solar Choice has no affiliation with any EV Charging company and is here to offer an honest review for anyone looking to buy an EV charger in Australia Company […]
Commercial Solar Maintenance: Why, how and how often
Many commercial solar installations across Australia have been sold on the premise of ‘set and forget’, the idea that once the solar system is installed, it will run flawlessly […]
