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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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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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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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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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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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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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10kW solar power systems: Price, output & returns

February 20, 2019
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10kW solar systems are a great investment for Australian homes with high levels of electricity consumption or businesses with relatively small electricity needs. This article takes a look at 10kW solar system pricing, energy production and returns in Australia. How many panels & how much roof space for a 10kW solar system? A modern-day 10kW solar […]

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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 Darwin, NT – Compare prices & installers

February 12, 2019
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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. The 1-for-1 Solar Buyback scheme on offer through NT PowerWater means great returns on investment for those who find the best deal on solar power. This article […]

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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 Brisbane: Compare installers & prices

February 12, 2019
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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 Brisbane residents taken such a shine to solar power? This article take a look and the benefits of going solar for households in Brisbane (and […]

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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 Perth, WA: Compare prices & installers

February 12, 2019
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Perth, WA is one of the best places in the country to install a solar power system. Like most of Australia, in Perth retail electricity rates are rising, and solar installation prices have fallen significantly over the past few years, thanks in part to the financial incentives available through the federal government. This article covers 5 […]

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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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Melbourne solar panels: Compare system prices and installers

February 12, 2019
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Are solar panels still worth the investment in Melbourne? It would seem so: Tens of thousands of Victorian households have installed solar PV systems in the last few years alone, with 10-20% of homes in the Melbourne area now meeting at least part of their energy needs with the sun. This article takes a look […]

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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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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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A list of Australian battery support schemes (existing & proposed) as of Nov 2018

November 30, 2018
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If you care about battery storage and distributed energy in Australia, you’re probably aware that a number of battery incentive programs are now available through various state & territory governments (not counting the federal Labor party’s election promise). Interestingly, they are being delivered by governments from both of the major political parties – a fair […]

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Commercial Solar PV Price Index for November 2018

November 30, 2018
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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 downwards shift in average dollar per watt ($/W) prices for commercial solar systems – down about 2c/W from August 2018 to $1.15/W. Commercial solar system prices (10kW-100kW) All prices in the tables below […]

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Victoria now have time-varying solar tariffs

September 24, 2018

EnergyAustralia offers 29c kWh peak feed-in tariff. EnergyAustralia is the first retailer to provide time-varying solar feed-in tariffs in Victoria. On September 15 2018, four residential electricity plans were launched that pay solar owners almost triple their standard feed-in during peak times. We’ll look at how time-varying tariffs stack up against single rate solar tariffs and […]

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100kW solar installation for SwanCare Aged Care (brokered by Solar Choice)

September 3, 2018
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In 2014 Solar Choice Commercial began discussions with SwanCare Aged Care on a potential 100kW system for their property in Bently, WA. The system, now fully installed, consists of Trina panels coupled with SMA inverters. The competitive tender went to 5 highly competent installers in the area ensuring our client got the best price and ensuring the solution matched their needs. The […]

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Battery Storage Price Index – August 2018

August 24, 2018
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Last month we posted an article informing our readers that due to stabilisation of battery and solar pricing in recent times, we will now be publishing quarterly indexes as opposed to monthly.  Welcome to our first Quarterly Battery Storage Price Index! Next article will be published in November 2018. Solar Choice has previously been publishing […]

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30kW solar installation for Nepean Health Care (brokered by Solar Choice)

August 20, 2018
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Solar Choice Commercial has brokered a 30kw solar system for Nepean Health Care on the Nepean Highway in Highett Victoria. The system is using Trina panels and a Fronius inverter. The Medical Centre first approached Solar Choice in mid-2017 looking for a solar solution whilst the building was just about to start construction. Drawings and plans for the building were provided to our in-house Engineering […]

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Ergon announces new technology roll-out to align with thriving rooftop solar uptake

August 7, 2018
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Regional Queensland network operator Ergon Energy has announced the roll-out of technology it says will allow more solar generated power generated on rooftops to be exported to the grid, without disrupting supply. The Satcom Solutions technology is being installed at the poles and wires level, to manage voltage swings on the network – a problem […]

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Residential Solar PV Price Index – August 2018

August 3, 2018
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Average residential solar system prices have dipped down to $1.24 per watt ($/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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Commercial Solar PV Price Index for August 2018

August 3, 2018
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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 downwards shift in average dollar per watt ($/W) prices for commercial solar systems – down about 2c/W from June 2018 to $1.17/W. Commercial solar system prices (10kW-100kW) All prices in the tables below […]

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Should you get Victoria’s time-varying solar feed-in tariff? (Analysis & calculator)

July 24, 2018
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The Victorian government announced that it would be introducing a time-varying solar feed-in tariff (TV FiT) earlier this year, and the tariff came into effect on the first of July. Now that the time-varying feed-in tariff is available as an alternative to the standard flat rate feed-in tariff, should you opt for your own solar […]

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