360 Early Education is a leader in early childcare with sites across the ACT and NSW. The business has taken a positive stance on minimising their carbon footprint through capitalising […]
360 Early Education Installs 64kW Solar System
74 Northbourne Ave installs 100kW Solar System
James Court is a multi-level apartment building located on Northbourne Avenue in Braddon. The building was well-suited to a large solar system to tackle the common area electricity which covered […]
Solar Panels Canberra, ACT: Compare costs & installers
At Solar Choice, we offer an unbiased guide on solar panels and solar installation in Canberra, ACT, because we’re independent from installers and manufacturers. This means you get the honest […]
How is Solar Energy used? Self-consumption explained
Solar self-consumption is the key to maximising the return on your solar energy system. As feed-in tariffs continue to decrease across Australia, optimising how you use the solar energy produced […]
Solar Panels Perth, WA: Compare prices & installers
Looking to reduce your electricity bills in Perth and take advantage of Western Australia’s abundant sunshine? Installing solar panels in WA is one of the smartest investments you can make. […]
Solar Panels Comparison: Types & Brands
How do Solar Panels work? Through the photovoltaic effect, solar panels convert sunlight into direct current (DC) electricity. Solar panels typically have 60 or 72 ‘cells’ which contain silicon. Silicon […]
South Australian Small Business Energy Efficiency Grant: Ultimate Guide (2024)
The round 2 South Australian Small Business Energy Efficiency Grant was launched on the 27th of August as part of the $154 million Economic Recovery Fund (ERF) by the Malinauskas […]
Solar Panel Costs: Solar Choice Price Index | September 2024
The Solar Choice Price Index measures the cost of solar power systems on a dollar per watt ($/W) basis. This pricing metric helps consumers and industry stakeholders understand the average […]
What Size Solar System Do I Need? A Comprehensive Guide
It can be difficult to know what the best size solar system for you is. Solar salesmen frequently receive incentives to encourage customers to purchase the largest possible system. Usually, […]
Apartment EV Charging: All You Need To Know
Introduction Electric vehicles (EVs) are revolutionizing the way we think about transportation, offering a greener and more sustainable future. However, strata apartment EV charging presents unique challenges. This guide aims […]
Heat Pump Hot Water Systems Melbourne Victoria | Buyers Guide
At Solar Choice, we give you a simple and honest look at heat pump hot water systems in Melbourne, Victoria. Solar Choice doesn’t sell or install heat pumps, and its […]
Aiko 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 Aiko Solar Panels or any product brand over another Overview of Aiko – […]
Best NSW Solar Feed-In Tariffs
Solar feed-in tariffs are a payment that you receive from your chosen electricity supplier in exchange for any surplus clean energy that your solar panels feed back into the grid. […]
Best VIC Solar Feed-In Tariffs
There is a wide variety of different reasons for residential homeowners to switch to solar energy in Victoria. This includes the cost savings of relying less on the grid or […]
Best QLD Solar Feed-In Tariffs
Queensland, otherwise known as the Sunshine state has a perfect environment for solar panel installations. With 300 days of sunshine per year and an average of 8-9 hours of sun […]
Best SA Solar Feed-In Tariffs
Residents in South Australia have the highest electricity rates in Australia. This explains why going solar is a big motivation for household owners there, with one in three having a […]
Which electricity retailer offers the best solar feed-in tariff?
Solar Feed-in Tariffs in Australia: How they’ve changed Solar feed-in tariffs are arrangements where a solar system owner is paid for the solar energy that they send into the grid. At one […]
50kW solar systems: Compare prices and installers
50kW is one of the most popular solar system sizes for commercial solar applications in Australia. Any business owner can attest that grid electricity prices have risen dramatically in the […]
20kW commercial solar power systems: Pricing, output, and returns
20kW solar power systems are becoming an increasingly worthwhile and attractive investment for small to medium businesses (or households with very large energy consumption) across Australia, with payback periods in […]
30kW Commercial Solar: Pricing, Output, and Returns
30kW solar power systems are becoming an increasingly worthwhile and attractive investment for small to medium businesses across Australia, with payback periods in the 3-5 year range in most parts […]
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 […]
Commercial Solar Prices: Current Averages by Capital City
Since May 2014, Solar Choice has been publishing average commercial solar panel prices providing based on live information. The data we use comes from our installer network database, which consists […]
Solar Battery Costs: Solar Battery Price Index
In 2017 we launched this Solar Choice Battery Price Index which is updated every 3 months. Solar Choice has previously been publishing average solar PV system prices on a monthly […]
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 […]
Best Solar Inverters in Australia 2024
What is the best inverter in Australia to use in your solar power system? There are many factors and options to consider. This article attempts to give our own opinion […]
Solar panels Newcastle, NSW: Compare prices & installers
Approximately 129 Megawatts of solar panels has been installed on rooftops in Newcastle, covering 28.8% of the residential rooftops, according to data recorded by the Australia Photovoltaic Institute. This article […]
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 panels are now a […]
Top 5 Problems with Cheap Heat Pump Installations & How To Avoid Them
There are attractive rebates to reduce the upfront cost of heat pump hot water systems including the federal STC rebate and state rebates in NSW and Victoria. Like many rebate […]
Heat Pump Hot Water System Rebate NSW – Explained
The great news for NSW customers is that there are 2 governments rebates that are available for customers looking to upgrade their hot water system to an energy-efficient heat pump […]
Heat Pump Hot Water Systems – A Complete Buyers Guide
In 2023 the number of heat pump hot water systems installed in Australia increased by 70%. The rise of this technology has been linked with improvements in performance, the ability […]
BYD Battery: An Independent Review by Solar Choice
Background on BYD – Company History BYD Co Ltd was founded in 1995 in Shenzen, China. They are a manufacturer of automobiles, buses, forklifts, trucks, solar panels, and rechargeable batteries […]
