On this page How do Solar Panels work? Different Types of Solar Panels Three tests to determine if a Solar Panel brand is good Industry Standards for Warranties How much […]
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 […]
Enphase Microinverters: 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 Enphase Energy – Company History Enphase […]
Solar Edge 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 Solar Edge – Company History Established […]
10 Best Solar Panels in Australia 2023
We often get asked, what are the best quality solar panels in Australia? It’s not a straightforward question to answer, however in the below table is our attempt to provide […]
Best Solar Inverters in Australia 2023
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 […]
Bosch Solar Inverters and Batteries: An Independent Review by Solar Choice
Bosch is a German multinational engineering and technology company that was founded in 1886. The company is one of the largest automotive suppliers and also provides a wide range of […]
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 […]
Solar Battery Costs: Solar Battery Price Index
Solar Choice has previously been publishing average solar PV system prices on a monthly basis since August 2012 in our Solar Panel Price Index, which focused on household solar prices […]
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 […]
Which electricity retailer offers the best solar feed-in tariff?
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 point […]
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 […]
Winaico 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 Winaico – Company History Winaico was […]
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 […]
Solar for Strata Apartment Buildings: Everything you need to know (almost)
Strata apartment buildings are one of the final frontiers for rooftop solar, a ripe opportunity just waiting for the right solution. Solar Choice specialises in assessing the potential options for […]
Is home solar power in Australia still worth it in 2023?
Solar Energy provides many benefits for the environment, this article examines the costs, benefits and payback period of installing solar panels on a residential rooftop. What is the average […]
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 […]
EV Charging in Apartment Buildings (Strata)
The main challenge: Buildings power supply vs EV charging load You may think, why can’t the new owners of the electric vehicle just pay for their own chargers to be […]
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 […]
Tulloch Business Offices lowers carbon footprint with solar
Tulloch Lodge is a historic building in Wagga Wagga owned by St Aidan’s Presbyterian Church, operated by Tulloch Business Offices, and offering leasable space to local businesses The Church sought […]
Znshine 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 Znshine Solar – Company History Znshine […]
Albert Johnson Installs 83kW Solar System
Albert Johnson are a family-owned company proudly supplying timber to the mining industry for over 80 years. Priding themselves in supplying quality product and utilising their own fleet of transport […]
Boortmalt installs 95kW Solar System at Minto Malt Plant
Boortmalt is the world’s leading malting company with a 3 million tonnes production capacity. The group is present on 5 continents with 27 malting plants. Solar Choice assisted the plant […]
Time is almost up to capitalise on Temporary Full Expensing of solar projects
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic the Australian government introduced an incentive to promote business activity which greatly improves the ROI for solar projects. Essentially solar projects can be expensed […]
SwitchDin features in US-based VPP Partnership
Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) has announced the formation of a Virtual Power Plant Partnership (VP3) which is an initiative that works to mobilise the industry and transform policy to support […]
