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ACT Government: Actsmart Business Energy and Water Program

April 24, 2019
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The ACT government’s ‘Business Energy and Water Program’ aims to assist eligible ACT businesses that want to upgrade to more water-efficient and energy-efficient technologies, including solar, lighting, appliances, heating or cooling, refrigeration, insulation, toilets and tapware. Through the rebates, the Business Energy and Water Program helps commercial businesses lower operating costs by reducing water and […]

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How much energy will my solar cells produce?

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The electrical energy output of solar cells is obviously one of the crucial things that you need to know when looking to install a solar system. Some solar energy companies are giving a wide variety of unreferenced numbers, so we have done our research and provide you with fully referenced and reliable information for you to consider. Recommend on Facebook Share on […]

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Australian-designed ‘Solpod’ creating a buzz in the Commercial solar market

April 23, 2019
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An Australian solar start-up company is looking to shake up the commercial solar market in Australia with its pre-fabricated rooftop solar systems. Melbourne based Solpod has developed a way to fix solar panels to industrial roofing using a relocatable aluminium racking and mounting system, offering the ability to remove the panels to be deployed elsewhere, […]

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Solar system size limits: How much does your local network allow?

April 17, 2019
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What’s the upper limit to the amount of solar panel capacity that you can put on your roof? This is actually a multi-layered question that involves your roof area, your energy saving goals and any applicable restrictions imposed by your local electricity network company. This article touches on all these factors, but focuses mainly on […]

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What size solar power installation should you buy?

April 12, 2019

A Solar Choice broker will help you, at no charge, decide what size solar energy installation best suits your needs and budget. In the meantime, we hope the following article will assist you in making the right decision. (This article was originally published in 2009 – we updated in April 2019 to reflect the new […]

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Which electricity retailer is giving the best solar feed-in tariff? (April 2019 update)

April 11, 2019
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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 in time, feed-in tariffs were mandatory in every state in Australia, and the rates they offered were quite generous. Much has changed, however, since we […]

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Australia’s Clean Technology Future Event

April 10, 2019
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Last night at Manly’s International College of Management Sydney located at St Patrick’s Estate, Zali Steggall hosted ‘Australia’s Clean Technology Future’ event. The event saw around 200 attendees young and old, that appeared to be mainly made up of local residents as well as a collection of others who had travelled from outside the electorate […]

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Commercial solar financing: Cash, loan, PPA or operating lease?

April 9, 2019

Commercial Solar Financing options It’s a common misconception that a commercial solar system comes with a large upfront cost. For an attractive solar project the loan repayments will be lower than the energy savings, meaning businesses can create a cash flow positive outcome from inception with no upfront costs. Important: We note that none of this […]

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Can you go off the grid with a 10kW solar system plus battery storage?

April 9, 2019
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We previously wrote an article about the feasibility of an Australian home going off-grid with a 3kW solar system – quite a small system size for such an ambitious endeavour. In this article, we’ll look at the case for going off-grid with a 10kW solar system – the unofficial upper limit for residential solar system […]

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Residential Solar PV Price Index – April 2019

April 5, 2019
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Average residential solar system prices have decreased to $1.16 per watt ($/W) this month on the back of several factors, including changes to the composition of the Solar Choice installer network and updated pricing from installers that we work with. Meanwhile, average prices for popular 5kW systems have reached their lowest ever, at $0.88/W, or […]

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Tesla Powerwall: a complete 2019 buyers guide

April 3, 2019
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The world-famous Elon Musk, CEO Tesla, announced an entry to the energy storage market in 2015 with the launch of the home battery product, the Tesla Powerwall. Perhaps more famous for their electric vehicles, Tesla Motors have been praised for their ability to make leaps and bounds in research and development. How Much Does The […]

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Is home solar battery storage worth it? (April 2019 update)

April 2, 2019
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Since 2015 Australians have been talking about home battery storage being on the cusp of financial viability. Are home batteries worth the investment in 2019? We’ve crunched the number for all of Australia’s capital cities to find out. This article was originally published in February 2017. We then had an August 2017 update, followed by […]

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Is home solar power still worth it in Australia in 2019?

March 26, 2019
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Rooftop solar on its own is already affordable enough to be a smart choice for virtually any Australian home with an unshaded roof and some daytime electricity usage. This is true even in the absence of generous, state-backed solar feed-in tariffs and the (slight) reduction of the up-front incentive for solar available through the federal Renewable […]

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3kW solar PV systems: Pricing, output, and returns

March 5, 2019
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How much does a 3kW solar system cost in Australia, and how much energy can you expect it to produce? This article takes a look a these questions, as well as returns and payback periods for 3kW solar systems. (This article was originally published in 2012 – we’ve updated it yearly to reflect how circumstances […]

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7kW solar systems: Prices, output & return on investment

February 28, 2019
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7kW solar systems, once relatively uncommon, have grown in popularity in Australia as the average solar system size has increased. A 7kW solar system could be the perfect match for an ordinary household with higher-than-average electricity consumption, or for a small business with accordingly small electricity needs. Back when Australia’s solar industry began booming around […]

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Commercial Solar PV Price Index for February 2019

February 26, 2019
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Changes in the composition of Solar Choice’s commercial solar installer network, combined with price updates from several companies have resulted in a slight upwards shift in average dollar per watt ($/W) prices for commercial solar systems – up about 2c/W from November 2018 to $1.17/W. Commercial solar system prices (10kW-100kW) All prices in the tables below […]

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5kW solar systems: Pricing, output, and returns

February 17, 2019
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5 kilowatt (5kW) solar systems have become one of the most popular sizes in Australia, thanks to the combination of high energy yields and great value-for-money that they deliver. What are the price ranges, electricity yields and financial returns that a household can expect from a 5kW solar PV system? This article takes a look. How […]

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Sizing residential solar & battery systems: A quick guide

February 15, 2019
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What size solar panel array do you need for your home? And if you’re considering battery storage, what size battery bank would be most appropriate? This article includes tables that provide an at-a-glance guide, as well as links to more comprehensive calculators. [Note that this article was originally published in April 2017, but has been […]

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Solar power in Canberra, ACT: Compare prices & installers

February 12, 2019
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Canberra, ACT is a great place to go solar in Australia, thanks primarily to the ever-improving economics of solar panel installations. This article takes a look at the some of the key considerations for going solar in Canberra, including system pricing, energy yields and incentives available to system owners. It also touches on battery storage. Take […]

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Solar power in Hobart, Tasmania: Compare prices & installers

February 12, 2019
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Like the rest of Australia, solar power system prices in Hobart have been on a downwards trajectory for several years now, making solar panels an option to consider for anyone living in Tasmania’s capital. This article is an overview of what you need to consider when when shopping for a solar system in Tasmania, including […]

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Solar power in Adelaide, SA: Compare prices & installers

February 12, 2019
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Adelaide, SA is a great place for solar power – and did you know that 30-40% of homes in the Adelaide area have solar panels installed on their roofs? With the cost of solar power at historic lows and electricity rates higher than ever, more and more Adelaide homes and businesses are making the move […]

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Solar power in Sydney, NSW: Compare prices & installers

February 12, 2019
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Sydney is a great place for solar power, and roughly 10-20% of Sydney area homes have solar panels installed on their roofs. This article is 5-point guide to everything you need to know if you’re considering solar power for your Sydney home – including how Solar Choice can help you compare quotes. This article is […]

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Solar Power for Small Businesses (what you need to know)

February 11, 2019
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As a small business you will have a number of on-going expenses to consider. A few of these would be licences & insurance, staffing & wages, stock purchases, marketing and POWER BILLS! These outlays will generally continue to rise in cost however a small commercial solar install will help reduce one of these – can […]

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How solar is working for my home this summer (Solartopia #15)

February 11, 2019

Even after a year and a half of living in a solar-powered home, I get a warm fuzzy feeling every time I think about the panels on my roof. It’s a humble little 4.4 kilowatt (kW) system, but it’s always ticking away up there, supplying me and my family with clean, silent power so we […]

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Talking To Your Builder About Incorporating Solar Into Your Build

February 11, 2019

Guest Blogger – Adam Gabay – Director, AAG Constructions When it comes to thinking about all the things that you should include in your new home or renovation, going solar should be at the top of your list. The choice to install solar panels not only improves your homes energy efficiency and reduces your carbon footprint, […]

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Top 5 Reasons to go solar for a Business in 2019

February 11, 2019

Thinking about installing a solar system for your business? You may have looked at solar before however felt that the numbers were not quite what you were looking for. Why therefore should your solar project get back on-track or be investigated for the 1st time in 2019. See below some exceptional reasons: 1. The Financial […]

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Energy increase uncertainties prompt massive solar uptake

February 11, 2019

Australian’s truly did bask in the sun last year. Not only was 2018 one of the most hottest and driest years on record, it was also a year where PV additions eclipsed previous years by quite some margin. Green Energy Trading data recorded that as a nation Australia tripled its solar capacity in 2018 from […]

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Residential Solar PV Price Index – February 2019

February 11, 2019
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Average residential solar system prices have increased to $1.18 per watt ($/W) this month on the back of several factors, including changes to the composition of the Solar Choice installer network and updated pricing from installers that we work with. Meanwhile, average prices for popular 5kW systems have reached their lowest ever, at $0.88/W, or […]

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What happens to old Solar Panels?

January 16, 2019
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Solar Panels have a warrantied lifetime of 25 years. That means for the vast majority of Solar Systems installed since the solar boom began in 2009 in Australia and sitting comfortably within their expected life. However over time the number of solar panels that are retired either through end of life, manufacturing faults or damage […]

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ANU-led research claims big breakthrough in next generation solar cell technology

December 20, 2018
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The quest to boost the efficiency of silicon solar cells – and further reduce the cost of PV generation – has gained ground this week through an Australia National University-led study. The ANU team, in collaboration with researchers from the California Institute of Technology, has focused on the way tandem solar cells – one cell […]

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Residential Solar PV Price Index – November 2018

December 6, 2018

Average residential solar system prices have dipped down to $1.17 per watt ($/W) this month on the back of several factors, including changes to the composition of the Solar Choice installer network and updated pricing from installers that we work with. This is a new historic low. Meanwhile, average prices for popular 5kW systems have […]

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