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 […]
Category: Solar Panel & Renewable Energy Policies
Solar Choice articles about solar pv, solar power policy and renewable energy policy. Solar Choice is Australia’s solar power installation brokering and solar quote comparison service. Contact Solar Choice for a free comparison of solar power quotes.
Solar Battery Price Index – May 2022
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 […]
Most Efficient Solar Panels in Australia
Once you have decided to install a residential solar system to power your home, and maybe even your electric car, you have a few other important decisions to make. […]
Fronius Solar Inverters: An Independent Review by Solar Choice
Overview of Fronius – Company History Founded in Austria on June 20th 1945, Fronius is an international company with a 75 year history in the manufacture of welding equipment and […]
Solar Panels Darwin, NT – Compare prices & installers
Darwin is one of Australia’s northernmost cities, and its location in the sunny tropics makes it one of the best places in Australia to install a solar PV system. This article […]
Msquare 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. Msquare Energy Pty Ltd – Company History Msquare […]
15kW solar systems: A great size for large homes & businesses
A 15kW solar system for Kennards Hire in Rutherford, NSW. 15kW solar systems are a great system size for homes with high levels of energy consumption or businesses with small […]
The ACT’s solar battery storage incentive program
The ACT government’s Next Generation Energy Storage (Next Gen) program, initially launched in 2016, is one of the most ambitious battery storage incentive schemes in Australia, aiming to subsidise the […]
Solar Panels Canberra, ACT: Compare costs & installers
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 […]
Solar Panels Brisbane: Compare installers & prices
Well over 30% of the homes in the Brisbane area have solar panels on their roofs – one of the highest rates of any of Australia’s capital cities. Why have […]
Melbourne solar panels: Compare system prices and installers
Are solar panels still worth the investment in Melbourne? It would seem so: According to data from the Australian Photovoltaic Institute some sububs in Melbourne (such as Clyde) have over […]
Solar power in Sydney: Compare Costs & Installers
Sydney holds one of the leading install rates for solar power across the world. In fact in certain suburbs of Sydney (such as Schofields) the data from the Australian Photovoltaic […]
6kW & 6.6kW Solar Systems: Costs, Output, and Returns
6kW or now more commonly seen 6.6kW solar systems are becoming increasingly popular amongst Australian homes thanks to a number of factors, including their affordability, ample size & ease of […]
LG to Close Down Solar Panel Business
In an astonishing move LG have decided to close down their solar panel business to focus on other aspects of the energy market. The decision was made by the company’s […]
10 Greenest Energy Providers in Australia
The availability of renewable energy sourced from solar, wind and hydro is rapidly increasing right across Australia. At the same time, consumer demand for products that are sourced and produced […]
Solar power in Adelaide, SA: Compare prices & installers
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 […]
Solar Panels Perth, WA: All you need to know (almost)!
Perth, WA is one of the best places in the country (and the world) to install a solar power system. Like most of Australia, in Perth retail electricity rates are […]
5kW Solar Systems: Pricing, Output, and Returns
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 […]
Book a Free Inspection for Hail Storm Damage – Rebuild Relief
Book a free inspection for your property now How it works: About Rebuild Relief: Rebuild Relief offer a free service to help customers through the complex insurance […]
What size battery do I need?: A quick guide
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 […]
3kW Solar Panel Systems: Costs, 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 […]
LG Solar Panels- Independent Review
Overview of LG – Company History LG initially entered the solar market in 1985 as the company ‘Lucky-GoldStar’. The company developed its first portable solar cell technology in 1988, ‘The […]
Leapton 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. Leapton Solar- Company History Leapton Solar is a […]
1.5kW solar PV systems: Pricing, outputs and payback
1.5kW solar systems were once the most popular system size in Australia. As solar technology prices have come down in recent years, however, most homes are now tending to opt […]
Payback periods for commercial-scale solar PV systems: State by state
There has never been a better time for Australian businesses to invest in commercial solar power. Last year Solar Choice analysed electricity bills & meter data to generate free indicative […]
Is home solar power in Australia still worth it in 2022?
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 […]
Solar Power Wagga Wagga, NSW – Compare outputs, returns and installers
Approximately 17.3% of dwellings in Wagga have solar panels according to data from the Australia Photovoltaic Institute. With rising electricity rates and solar panels costs as all time lows – […]
Solar panels Newcastle, NSW: Compare prices & installers
Approximately 42MW of solar has been installed on rooftops in Newcastle, including 15.9% of the residential rooftops, according to data recorded by the Australia Photovoltaic Institute. This article examines the […]
Boort Poultry Farm Installs 200kW Solar
A new poultry farm was constructed in 2020 in Boort and is now powered by 200kW of solar panels. Solar Choice have partnered with Santrev, Australia’s leading poultry shed builder, […]
Solar Pool Pumps: Costs, Options and Benefits Explained
A backyard pool is the quintessential lifestyle accessory in Australia, and around 13% of Australian homes have a pool in the backyard. Having a pool provides relief from summer heat […]
Solar meets more than 100 per cent of local demand in South Australia again
Solar power, the vast majority of it generated on household and business rooftops, has again delivered more than 100 per cent of local demand in South Australia, in what is […]
