Developers and owners of new wind and solar projects in Victoria and New South Wales have been warned of delays of up to seven years for grid connection at a […]
Albanese downbeat on zero carbon bill, but describes new coal plant as “unicorn”
The leader of the federal opposition has downplayed the prospects of a cross-bench bill to commit Australia to a target of net-zero emissions by 2050, saying there was little chance […]
Morrison’s refusal to move on climate, and the “prosperity doctrine”
How do you explain a prime minister who says he accepts the science of climate change, acknowledges the link between it and the devastating bushfires, and then chooses to do […]
AEMO takes control of S.A. big batteries to help manage isolated grid
South Australia’s three big battery storage systems have been commandeered by the Australian Energy Market Operator, to help usher the state’s grid after it was isolated from the rest of […]
Battery Storage Price Index – February 2020
Solar Choice has previously been publishing average solar PV system prices on a monthly basis since August 2012 in our Solar PV Price Index, which focused on household solar prices […]
Indonesian 145MW Floatovoltaic Plant to be built in West Java
Masdar a UAE based renewables developer has contracted a Solar Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Indonesia’s state-owned electricity company. The offtake agreement greenlights the countries first floating solar photovoltaic plant […]
Australia wind and solar investment plunges as Coalition turns blind eye to transition
Investment in large-scale renewable energy in Australia plunged by 60 per cent in 2019, according to new data released by Bloomberg New Energy Finance, after a year of continued energy […]
Angus Taylor’s secret consultation on emissions cuts stacked towards big emitters
An “expert panel” hand-picked by federal energy minister Angus Taylor to identify new opportunities for emissions reduction in Australia has been heavily stacked towards the fossil fuel industry, new evidence […]
Commercial solar finance: Cash, loan, PPA or operating lease?
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 […]
Solar power in Hobart, Tasmania: Compare prices & installers
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 […]
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 […]
Residential Solar PV Price Index – January 2020
Average residential solar system prices have slightly decreased to $1.07 per watt ($/W) this month on the back of several factors, including changes to the composition of the Solar Choice […]
Is Solar still worth it in Australia in 2020?
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 […]
Is home solar battery storage worth it? (2020 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 2020? We’ve crunched the number for […]
Ground Mount Solar Panels – Learn about your solar options
Rooftop solar has become mainstream in Australia and covers the vast majority of the systems installed in Australia. Some households and businesses don’t have the convenience of suitable roof-space and […]
How is Solar Energy used? Self-consumption explained
When it comes to solar power in Australia, lots of things have changed in the last few years. If you’re currently shopping around for a solar system, perhaps the most important thing […]
Solar Analytics Monitoring – A complete review
[This article was originally published in May 2018] I’ve had Solar Analytics installed on my home now for about 3 months. Since that time I’ve referred to and shared screenshots […]
Should Australia carry-over Kyoto Protocol units for Paris agreement?
As delegates from the COP25 UN climate talks make their way home from Madrid, attention has focused on one of the core sticking points – the issue of surplus emissions […]
AEMO outlines plan to reach 90% renewables by 2040
The Australian Energy Market Operator has warned the national grid will need at least 30GW of new wind and solar capacity to replace outgoing coal power plants over the next […]
Solar for strata & apartment blocks: Everything you need to know (almost)
Strata blocks are one of the final frontiers for rooftop solar, a ripe opportunity just waiting for the right solution. We regularly receive enquiries from apartment blocks and other strata […]
Always know which electricity plan is best for you: WATTever launches Deal Tracker service
Choosing the right electricity retailer & plan is an essential first step in keeping power bills under control. For Australia’s nearly 2 million solar households, the question is arguably even […]
SAPN offering cheaper costs for energy used during solar hours
South Australia Power Networks is proposing to introduce a new electricity tariff structure offering residential customers significant discounts to encourage them to shift their consumption to the middle of the […]
The 2013 Adelaide City solar panel rebate scheme
Note: This rebate finished in 2013. To read about the current STC scheme which all Adelaide homeowners, landlords and businesses can acess – click here! […]
A $20b plan to power Singapore with 10GW of Solar PV in the N.T.
A $20 billion plan to power Singapore with Australian solar power is likely to be completely feasible and very profitable, but has required some ‘crazy folks’ to get it off […]
100kW solar PV systems: Compare prices and installer options
100kW solar systems are among the most popular commercial solar system sizes in Australia, as this size is the cutoff point for up-front incentives through the federal government (larger systems […]
Solar Power for Small Businesses (what you need to know)
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 […]
The ACT to host Australia’s largest community solar farm
The ACT remains on track to become home to Australia’s largest community-owned solar farm after early site preparation works including test pitting for Aboriginal artefacts recently commenced for the 1MW […]
100MW Solar Farm in Clare Valley submitted for DA
Plans for a 100MW solar and battery project in South Australia’s Clare Valley have been submitted for development approval by FRV Services Australia. The proposed Chaff Mill Solar Farm would […]
A Complete Buyers Guide to Solar Panels 2019
On this page How do Solar Panels work? Different Types of Solar Panels Three tests to determine if a Solar Panel brand is good Industry Standards for Warranties How much […]
Rooftop Solar contributes 64% of SA’s demand at intraday peak
The Australian Energy Market Operator says South Australia’s push towards “net 100 per cent renewables” is accelerating rather than slowing down, with the 2018/19 contribution of wind and solar providing […]
Residential Solar PV Price Index – December 2019
Average residential solar system prices have slightly increased to $1.08 per watt ($/W) this month on the back of several factors, including changes to the composition of the Solar Choice […]
