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 […]
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
Image: ABB 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 […]
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 established 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
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Solar Hot Water System: Everything You Need to Know
Everyone who has solar panels on their roof wants to make the most of the electricity they produce, and one of the biggest energy consumers for most households is their […]
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 […]
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 […]
AEMO installs early warning system for surplus solar and rooftop PV shutdowns
A new system that would warn ahead of too much rooftop solar in the grid – and of the need for some installations to be shut down – has been […]
Equana Battery: An Independent Review by Solar Choice
Background on Equana – Company History Sustainable Energy Technologies was established by David and Michael Carten and renamed Eguana Technologies Inc. in September 2013. Eguana Technologies Inc. is based in […]
Is An Off Grid Solar System Worth It?
Solar systems in Australia have become more popular over the last 10 years, mostly due to the price of renewable energy dropping materially. It comes to no surprise that some […]
Plans for big solar thermal micro-grid at Mt Isa gain momentum
Plans to establish a major hybrid renewable and battery storage microgrid that would include novel solar thermal generation technology have gained momentum this week, with a call for expressions […]
