Home
  • Residential
    • Residential Solar & Battery Guide
    • Residential Solar System Prices
    • Solar PV System Finance Options
  • Commercial
    • Commercial Solar Power Overview
    • Commercial Solar Project Portfolio
    • Commercial Solar System Prices
    • Commercial Solar Finance Options
    • Solar Farms
    • Utility-scale solar farms: Landowner benefits
  • Solar Rebates
    • Solar Power Rebates Overview
    • Federal Incentives for Solar Power
    • State Solar Feed-in Tariffs
  • Solar Power
    • Solar Power System Prices
    • Solar Power in Australia: The Basics
    • How Solar PV Works
    • Questions to Ask When Considering Solar
    • Accredited Solar Installers across Australia
    • Home Solar Battery Storage: The Basics
    • Battery Storage Prices
    • Solar & Battery Calculator Tools
  • Solar Choice
    • What does Solar Choice do?
    • Solar Choice: Customer Benefits
    • Feedback & Testimonials
    • Management Team
    • Contact Us
    • Privacy Policy
    • Installer Signup Form
    • Solar Choice: Installer Benefits
    • Solar Choice Blog
    • News
  • Solar Quote Comparison
    • Residential solar quote comparison
    • Commercial solar quote comparison
HOME SOLAR & BATTERIES
RESIDENTIAL SOLAR & BATTERY QUOTE COMPARISONS
Free, Instant Solar & Battery Quote Comparisons for Homes
INSTANT, IMPARTIAL & INFORMATIVE
Since 2008 over 140,000 Australian households served
-Instantly compare deals for your home from leading installers in your local area
-Take full control over which three installers call you
-Australia's only database of products, prices & warranties, across a network of over 120 installers
COMPARE QUOTES
Slider
HOME SOLAR & BATTERIES
RESIDENTIAL SOLAR & BATTERY QUOTE COMPARISONS
Free, Instant Solar & Battery Quote Comparisons for Homes
INSTANT, IMPARTIAL & INFORMATIVE
Since 2008 over 140,000 Australian households served
-Instantly compare deals for your home from leading installers in your local area
-Take full control over which three installers call you
-Australia's only database of products, prices & warranties, across a network of over 120 installers
COMPARE QUOTES
HOME SOLAR & BATTERIES
RESIDENTIAL SOLAR & BATTERY QUOTE COMPARISONS
Free, Instant Solar & Battery Quote Comparisons for Homes
INSTANT, IMPARTIAL & INFORMATIVE
Since 2008 over 140,000 Australian households served
-Instantly compare deals for your home from leading installers in your local area
-Take full control over which three installers call you
-Australia's only database of products, prices & warranties, across a network of over 120 installers
COMPARE QUOTES
HOME SOLAR & BATTERIES
RESIDENTIAL SOLAR & BATTERY QUOTE COMPARISONS
Free, Instant Solar & Battery Quote Comparisons for Homes
INSTANT, IMPARTIAL & INFORMATIVE
Since 2008 over 140,000 Australian households served
-Instantly compare deals for your home from leading installers in your local area
-Take full control over which three installers call you
-Australia's only database of products, prices & warranties, across a network of over 120 installers
COMPARE QUOTES
HOME SOLAR & BATTERIES
RESIDENTIAL SOLAR & BATTERY QUOTE COMPARISONS
Free, Instant Solar & Battery Quote Comparisons for Homes
INSTANT, IMPARTIAL & INFORMATIVE
Since 2008 over 140,000 Australian households served
-Instantly compare deals for your home from leading installers in your local area
-Take full control over which three installers call you
-Australia's only database of products, prices & warranties, across a network of over 120 installers
COMPARE QUOTES
Slider

From the category archives:

Solar and Renewable Energy Policy

ACT Government: Actsmart Business Energy and Water Program

April 24, 2019
Thumbnail image for ACT Government: Actsmart Business Energy and Water Program

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 […]

Read the full article →

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

April 23, 2019
Thumbnail image for Australian-designed ‘Solpod’ creating a buzz in the Commercial solar market

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, […]

Read the full article →

Tesla wants grid blue-print to reflect lower battery costs, greater flexibility

April 19, 2019
Thumbnail image for Tesla wants grid blue-print to reflect lower battery costs, greater flexibility

Tesla has called on the Australian grid operator to change the nation’s 20-year grid blue-print to reflect rapid technology developments in battery storage, including the rapidly falling cost of the technology. In a submission to the Australian Energy Market Operator about its Integrated System Plan, Tesla suggests modelling should reflect battery life of 15 years, rather than […]

Read the full article →

Renewables job numbers hit three-year high – led by Australia’s coal states

April 18, 2019
Thumbnail image for Renewables job numbers hit three-year high – led by Australia’s coal states

Full time jobs in renewable energy reached a three-year high in 2016-17, led by industry growth in two of Australia’s most coal-dependent states, NSW and Queensland. Full-time equivalent (FTE) jobs created by the renewable energy industry has been estimated at 14,820 in 2016-17, a 33 per cent jump in from the 2015/16 period, and the […]

Read the full article →

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

April 17, 2019
Thumbnail image for Solar system size limits: How much does your local network allow?

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 […]

Read the full article →

Butler: If Australia doesn’t embrace EVs, it’ll end up like Cuba

April 15, 2019
Thumbnail image for Butler: If Australia doesn’t embrace EVs, it’ll end up like Cuba

The Driven Labor climate spokesman Mark Butler says Australia has to embrace electric vehicles or risk becoming a living museum of outdated vehicles. “If Barnaby Joyce had his way, we’d end up like Cuba,” Butler told RenewEconomy. We’d be stuck … because of his ideological opposition to electrification of transport, all tuning up 1970s Commodores.” […]

Read the full article →

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

April 11, 2019
Thumbnail image for Which electricity retailer is giving the best solar feed-in tariff? (April 2019 update)

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 […]

Read the full article →

Australia’s Clean Technology Future Event

April 10, 2019
Thumbnail image for Australia’s Clean Technology Future Event

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 […]

Read the full article →

Solar Choice attend the Smart Energy Conference & Exhibition 2019

April 8, 2019
Thumbnail image for Solar Choice attend the Smart Energy Conference & Exhibition 2019

Smart Energy Council is the peak body for the solar, storage and smart energy in Australia. An annual event hosted by the Smart Energy Council provides an opportunity for renewable advocates both inside and outside the industry to come together and learn. This year the hall was split into 3 presentation rooms (Smart Energy Solutions, […]

Read the full article →

Residential Solar PV Price Index – April 2019

April 5, 2019
Thumbnail image for Residential Solar PV Price Index – April 2019

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 […]

Read the full article →

Australia: 100% renewables could be cheaper, quicker and easier than thought

April 5, 2019
Thumbnail image for Australia: 100% renewables could be cheaper, quicker and easier than thought

CSIRO spin-off and renewables developer Windlab says modelling from a detailed study reveals that taking Australia to 100 per cent renewables could be cheaper, faster and easier than previously thought. The research combines existing wind and solar, identifies the best resources for more capacity, factores in existing hydro and then adds battery storage from household […]

Read the full article →

Solar industry backs Steggall, as symbolic end to Abbott-era energy policies

April 4, 2019
Thumbnail image for Solar industry backs Steggall, as symbolic end to Abbott-era energy policies

The solar industry has thrown its weight behind the Independent candidate for Warringah, Zali Steggall, in her bid to oust former prime minister and chief renewables obstructionist, Tony Abbott, in the coming federal election. Smart Energy Council CEO John Grimes publicly backed Steggall at the industry group’s Sydney conference and exhibition on Wednesday, and called […]

Read the full article →

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

April 2, 2019
Thumbnail image for Is home solar battery storage worth it? (April 2019 update)

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 […]

Read the full article →

Zali Steggall Hosts: Australia’s Clean Technology Future

April 1, 2019
Thumbnail image for Zali Steggall Hosts: Australia’s Clean Technology Future

Solar Choice has been at the forefront of the push to solar energy here in Australia for over a decade. With our National Head Office being located in Manly since 2008, our team are very excited about what has been happening lately in our local electorate and are looking forward to attending the ‘Australia’s Clean […]

Read the full article →

The lies being told by coal lobby to push for Queensland coal plant

March 29, 2019
Thumbnail image for The lies being told by coal lobby to push for Queensland coal plant

The federal government has bowed to the push for a new coal-fired power generator in Queensland, and agreed to a feasibility study for around Gladstone, or at the site of the former Collinsville power station near Townsville. We can save them the trouble by making the following observations. First, the need for new supply has […]

Read the full article →

Coalition climate scare campaign continues, in desperate pitch to farmers

March 28, 2019
Thumbnail image for Coalition climate scare campaign continues, in desperate pitch to farmers

The federal Coalition’s carbon scare campaign continues this week with claims from the Morrison government agriculture minister, David Littleproud, that just a 1 per cent cut to national emissions could carve livestock numbers by more than 8 million. Littleproud, who is based in Queensland, said federal Labor could not possibly achieve a 45 per cent […]

Read the full article →

Solar for Schools

March 27, 2019
Thumbnail image for Solar for Schools

Solar Choice is experienced in School Projects “Education is what remains after one has forgotten what one has learned in school” Albert Einstein Schools possess Australia’s next generation of bright minds and thought leadership. This explains why many high schools and universities have led the way into the renewable energy revolution. A solar project in […]

Read the full article →

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

March 26, 2019
Thumbnail image for Is home solar power still worth it in Australia in 2019?

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 […]

Read the full article →

Total Facilities 2019

March 25, 2019
Thumbnail image for Total Facilities 2019

Solar Choice have been regular visitors and exhibitors at a number of renewable energy conferences such as Smart Energy and Australian Energy Storage , however last week we tried our hands at something new. The conference, held annually between Sydney and Melbourne, is touted as “the nations single most important business event for Facilities Management and like-minded professionals with […]

Read the full article →

UNSW says home hydrogen storage for rooftop solar could be real by 2020

March 22, 2019
Thumbnail image for UNSW says home hydrogen storage for rooftop solar could be real by 2020

The University of New South Wales is working with Tamworth-based company H2Store to develop renewable hydrogen storage solutions it says could rival lithium-ion battery technology – and within a couple of years. The ambitious project – which includes the development of a 5kWh home solar storage system – last week received backing of $3.5 million […]

Read the full article →

Australia renewables share rises to 21.2%, but transport emissions soar

March 20, 2019
Thumbnail image for Australia renewables share rises to 21.2%, but transport emissions soar

New data has has clocked the share of renewable energy in Australia’s electricity generation at 21.2 per cent, as the contributions from wind and solar continue to grow. The latest National Energy Emissions Audit from The Australia Institute also points to a decline in overall gas use by industry and households, due to its high […]

Read the full article →

Genex finalises NSW solar purchase, as progress continues on Kidston hydro

March 15, 2019
Thumbnail image for Genex finalises NSW solar purchase, as progress continues on Kidston hydro

The Australian company behind the ground-breaking Kidston solar and pumped hydro storage project in north Queensland has completed the acquisition of an 50MW solar project in NSW. Genex Power said on Tuesday that it had finalised the purchase of the 50MW Jemalong solar farm, near Forbes – an undeveloped project put up for sale by […]

Read the full article →

Germany sources 65% of electricity production from renewables in last week

March 14, 2019
Thumbnail image for Germany sources 65% of electricity production from renewables in last week

Germany’s 2040 target of 65 per cent renewable electricity generation is looking more and more achievable, with the EU nation managing to hit 64.8 per cent just this month, in the week ending March 10. The bulk of renewable generation over that period came from wind (48.4 per cent), with solar contributing 5.1 per cent, […]

Read the full article →

Solar Choice manages tender for Mclean Poultry Farms

March 12, 2019
Thumbnail image for Solar Choice manages tender for Mclean Poultry Farms

McLean Farms located 2 hours west of Brisbane is a leader in Australia in the farming and supply of free range chicken eggs. Like many businesses in the Agricultural Sector, energy costs are one of their major annual expenses. In 2016 Solar Choice was consulted to help explain the potential of solar at the farm […]

Read the full article →

Solar Choice develops 1.7MW Solar Project with Pace Farms

March 11, 2019
Thumbnail image for Solar Choice develops 1.7MW Solar Project with Pace Farms

Solar Choice worked closely with the CEO and CFO of Pace Farms to understand their business needs and layout of the chicken egg farm to help design an optimal solar system to provide long term long cost energy and greater independence from the volatile energy market. A ground mount system was preferred at a number […]

Read the full article →

Scientists slap down Australia government over fake climate claims

March 8, 2019
Thumbnail image for Scientists slap down Australia government over fake climate claims

A group of leading Australian climate scientists, academics and former heads of energy companies have slapped down the federal government for its continued claims that Australia is pulling its weight on climate action, and on track to meet its international obligations. The group of 28 released a joint statement on Monday reminding those who need […]

Read the full article →

Networks unveil “safe and fair” rooftop solar, battery connection standards

March 7, 2019
Thumbnail image for Networks unveil “safe and fair” rooftop solar, battery connection standards

Energy Networks Australia has this week released what it says mark the first nationally consistent approach for the installation of distributed energy resources. The standardised guidelines aim, in particular, to govern the “safe, consistent and efficient” installation of rooftop solar and storage across Australia’s National Electricity Market. The guidelines come as rooftop solar continues to […]

Read the full article →

PV Performance Checker

March 6, 2019
Thumbnail image for PV Performance Checker

“These days, solar panels are a commonsense investment decision for virtually any Australian home with a roof and a bit of daytime electricity usage.” – SolarChoice – One of the reason I am a regular consumer of the SolarChoice blog is the common sense advice they provide to everyday Australians who are considering making an […]

Read the full article →

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

March 5, 2019
Thumbnail image for 3kW solar PV systems: Pricing, output, and returns

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 […]

Read the full article →

Commercial Solar PV Price Index for February 2019

February 26, 2019
Thumbnail image for Commercial Solar PV Price Index for February 2019

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 […]

Read the full article →

Residential Solar uptake: Poorer homes purchasing quicker than the rich

February 25, 2019
Thumbnail image for Residential Solar uptake: Poorer homes purchasing quicker than the rich

The long entertained myth that solar is a form of luxury for the rich, that the poor aren’t able too afford has definitely passed its expiry date. In a new report undertaken by the Victoria Energy Policy Centre, contrary to the myth mentioned above it clearly shows that solar installation uptake is more common in […]

Read the full article →

← Previous Entries

  • Click your state to learn about the benefits of going solar!

    Western Australia Northern Territory South Australia Queensland New South Wales Australian Capital Territory Victoria Tasmania

    ----------

    Or learn about solar in your city:

    Adelaide | Brisbane

    Canberra | Darwin

    Hobart | Melbourne

    Perth | Sydney

    ----------

    SOLAR ROI & PAYBACK


    Check out our Solar Power System ROI Calculator

    ----------

    BATTERY STORAGE


    Solar + Battery Storage Overview

    Solar Plus Battery Storage Sizing & Payback Calculator

    ----------

  • Connect with us:

    Solar Choice Facebook Solar Choice Linkedin Solar Choice Twitter Solar Choice Google+

  • Categories

    • Solar and Renewable Energy Policy
      • Federal Government solar incentives
        • Renewable Energy Target
      • State Government solar feed-in tariffs
        • ACT
        • NSW
        • NT
        • QLD
        • SA
        • TAS
        • VIC
        • WA
    • Installation advice
      • Historic Solar PV Power System Prices
        • Battery storage system prices
        • Commercial solar system prices
        • Residential solar system prices
      • Solar system sizes
        • 1kW
        • 1.5kW
        • 2kW
        • 3kW
        • 4kW
        • 5kW
        • 7kW
        • 8kW
        • 9kw
        • 10kW
        • 100kW
        • 15kW
        • 30kW
        • 50kW
        • 70kW
      • Solar leasing/Free solar panel deals
      • What are the right solar PV cells for you?
      • Positioning solar PV panels
      • Off-grid solar power, Stand-alone solar power, Remote solar power
      • Building-Integrated PV (BIPV)
      • New technologies
      • Saving energy
      • Solar & battery tips
      • Solar-friendly retail electricity plan comparisons
    • Commercial solar power
      • Commercial battery storage
      • Commercial solar & solar farm projects by Solar Choice
      • Solar Farms
    • Solar System Products
      • Solar Panels/Modules
      • Inverters
        • Microinverters & Power optimisers
      • Batteries & Energy Storage
        • Battery storage examples & case studes
        • Brisbane & Queensland
      • Balance of System
      • Solar mounting systems
      • Solar tracking systems
      • Energy Management Systems
      • Hot water diverters
      • Solar system monitoring
    • Solar Choice News
    • Solar Choice Company News
    • Useful solar tools and resources
    • Solar Flagship Projects
    • Solar Communities
    • Book reviews
    • Living with solar & batteries
      • James' Solartopia Project
    • Solar industry press releases & announcements
  • Solar Choice News
    Recent news
    News archive
    Contributors
Close

Compare up to 7 installers covering your local area in 30 seconds for FREE

Take full control over which 3 installers have contact rights

Impartial Tender Management of best value deals from commercial installers

  • Residential
  • Commercial

Select Quotation Type *

  • Solar Energy
  • Battery Storage Only

First Name *

Surname *

Email Address *

Confirm Email *

Phone Number (Mobile Preferred) *

Address *

Suburb *

State or territory *

Postcode *

Which subsidy might you be eligible for? *

Property type *

Number of levels *

Roof material (tiles, slate etc.) *

Size of installation approx *

Size of installation approx *

What is your preferred time for
installation? *

Any special preferences for later discussion?

Please list any installers to whom you`ve previously provided your contact details (Why?)

Security Question 5 + 2 = ? *

Comments

I agree to inform Solar Choice of the name of the installer I eventually select -- Why?

 

By clicking "submit" I'm happy to receive contact from up to 3 installers on their offerings. *

Please only complete this form if your electricity bills exceed $1000 per month. If less than this amount, please complete the Residential Form

 

Business Name *

Address *

Suburb *

State or territory *

Postcode *

Contact Name *

Contact Phone (mobile preferred) *

Contact Email *

Security Question 20 + 3 = ? *

Installation Size approx. *


Optional
To assist with delivering an informative business case and optimal system size, please upload up to 3 recent electricity bills (PDF) below

 


  • RESOURCES
  • Compare Solar Quotes
  • Solar PV Price Index
  • Home Solar & Battery Guide
  • Commercial Solar Power
  • Solar & Battery Calculators
  • Solar Feed-in Tariffs
  • Solar Choice Blog
  • Contact Us


  • ©2008-2019 Solar Choice Pty Ltd
  • INFO BY SYSTEM SIZE
  • Solar System Sizing Guide
  • 3kW Solar Systems
  • 5kW Solar Systems
  • 7kW Solar Systems
  • 10kW Solar Systems
  • 30kW Solar Systems
  • 50kW Solar Systems
  • 70kW Solar Systems
  • 100kW Solar Systems
  • SOLAR BY CITY
  • Solar power in Brisbane
  • Solar Power in Canberra
  • Solar power in Sydney
  • Solar power in Perth
  • Solar power in Melbourne
  • Solar power in Adelaide
  • Solar power in Hobart
  • Contact
  • National Head Office:
  • 39 East Esplanade
  • Level 3
  • Manly, NSW 2095
  • P: 1300 78 72 73
  • sales@solarchoice.net.au

    • Connect with us:

    Solar Choice Facebook Solar Choice Linkedin Solar Choice Twitter

logo
  • Residential
    • Residential Solar & Battery Guide
    • Residential Solar System Prices
    • Solar PV System Finance Options
  • Commercial
    • Commercial Solar Power Overview
    • Commercial Solar Project Portfolio
    • Commercial Solar System Prices
    • Commercial Solar Finance Options
    • Solar Farms
    • Utility-scale solar farms: Landowner benefits
  • Solar Rebates
    • Solar Power Rebates Overview
    • Federal Incentives for Solar Power
    • State Solar Feed-in Tariffs
  • Solar Power
    • Solar Power System Prices
    • Solar Power in Australia: The Basics
    • How Solar PV Works
    • Questions to Ask When Considering Solar
    • Accredited Solar Installers across Australia
    • Home Solar Battery Storage: The Basics
    • Battery Storage Prices
    • Solar & Battery Calculator Tools
  • Solar Choice
    • What does Solar Choice do?
    • Solar Choice: Customer Benefits
    • Feedback & Testimonials
    • Management Team
    • Contact Us
    • Privacy Policy
    • Installer Signup Form
    • Solar Choice: Installer Benefits
    • Solar Choice Blog
    • News
  • Solar Quote Comparison
    • Residential solar quote comparison
    • Commercial solar quote comparison
Compare Quotes from up to 7 installers in your area