The Smart Energy Council met with the Vic Government this week to discuss changes to the current Solar Homes Program, currently not favourable (putting it politely!) by many Victorian based […]
ACT shift to 100% renewables, electric vehicles next…
The ACT is shifting its focus to the electrification of the Territory’s transport sector as the next phase of its goal of zero emissions by 2045, and as the decarbonisation […]
Australia to finally have a transitional renewable energy plan
Finally, Australia’s transition to renewable energy is going to have a plan: the Australian Energy Market Operator is laying out a detailed plan on how to almost completely decarbonise the […]
Ageing coal-fired power plants put Australia on the map of global air pollution hotspots
Australia’s ageing coal-fired power plants have put the nation on a list of the world’s top emitting countries for toxic sulphur-dioxide, a new report has found. The report from […]
Sunport “MWT” solar panels launch in Australia
Sunport Power introduced their Metal Wrap Through (MWT) technology to the hundreds of attending Australian retailers and installers at the recent Game Changers event in Sydney. The MWT modules were […]
Innovative lightweight solar used in Sydney’s Darling Harbour
The Dr Zhengrong Shi, the founder of Suntech and the former UNSW PhD graduate, has launched an impressive 235kW install on the Australian Maritime Museum using lightweight solar technology to […]
UPC acquires 250MW Baroota pumped hydro in SA
UPC Renewables and its Philippines partner AC Renewables have bought a majority stake in the 250MW Baroota pumped hydro project in South Australia – a vital component of the state’s […]
Renewables Target of 50% to be set in Victorian law
Victoria’s Labor government has moved to lock in a state renewable energy target of 50 per cent by 2030, with the introduction of new legislation into parliament on Tuesday. The […]
Is home solar power still worth it in 2019?
Solar Energy provides many benefits for the environment, this article focuses on the financial feasibility of installing solar power on a residential rooftop. How much do solar panels […]
Residential Solar PV Price Index – August 2019
Average residential solar system prices have decreased to $1.04 per watt ($/W) this month on the back of several factors, including changes to the composition of the Solar Choice installer […]
NSW Liddell coal plant’s life extended by AGL
AGL Energy has pushed out the retirement date for its ageing Liddell Power Station, announcing last week that the NSW coal plant would be closed in April 2023 – a […]
Renewables amongst the causes of EnergyAustralia’s $1bn loss
Coal power troubles, the new energy market order, and a more than $A1 billion write-off of the value of its retail business have sent one of Australia’s big three generator-retailers […]
How much do solar panels cost in Townsville, Queensland?
Queensland is famous for its sunny weather, and Townsville is no exception, with an average of 6 peak sun hours across the year, making it an ideal location for installing […]
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 […]
Battery pricing, incentives & virtual power plants
Victoria’s home battery storage incentive came into effect from 1 July this year; South Australia, New South Wales, Queensland and the Australian Capital Territory have also introduced incentive programs that […]
Solar’s impact on the National Electricity Market
Australia’s solar boom that began in 2016 is having marked impact on the generation in the wholesale electricity market – even in winter, a new report has found. The report, […]
Tesla Unveils 3MWh “Megapack” Battery
Tesla has delivered its long-promised answer to the utility-scale energy storage boom, unveiling on Tuesday a 1.5MW/3MWh “megapack” battery that it says will go into direct competition with gas “peaking” […]
Danes Specialty Coffee installs 30kW Solar PV
Danes Specialty Coffee, located in Brookvale on Sydney’s Northern Beaches, is a global benchmark institute for barista training and education. In 2018 and again in 2019 they were crowned the […]
Tesla cuts Powerwall 2 price by $650
Tesla has cut the price of their popular Solar battery, the Powerwall 2, by $650 to $11,700 including supporting hardware. This is the listed price on their website for direct […]
NSW Govt to offer 8,000 interest free loans for Solar
The New South Wales government has called for industry feedback on its zero-interest loan program, that will offer up to $9,000 in finance for a home battery system, and up […]
Who will manage and control rooftop solar, batteries and electric vehicles?
The quest has begun to devise the best possible system to fully “integrate” Australia’s growing amounts of rooftop solar and battery storage, and ultimately electric vehicles, into the country’s electricity […]
Terregra completes 5MW Solar Farm in SA
The 5MW Mobilong solar farm in South Australia has commenced first generation, marking the successful completion of the first Australian PV project for Indonesia-based Terregra Renewables. Generation from the solar […]
GJS installs 20kW Solar PV System
Headquartered in Revesby, NSW, GJS is a leading provider of solutions and services for the textile, promotional products, custom photo gift, sign and display industries using their extensive range of […]
15GW hybrid renewables project in Pilbara WA
Plans to build a huge hybrid renewables project in Western Australia’s Pilbara region have grown even bigger, with a new target of 15GW of wind and solar laid down by […]
Changes requested to the Victorian Solar Rebates
A push to change the eligibility criteria for Victoria’s rooftop solar rebate is being resisted by state government, despite increasingly urgent appeals from industry to review the scheme. The push […]
Is home solar battery storage worth it? (updated 2019)
This article has since been updated for 2019. Click here to see the updated version. Since 2015 Australians have been talking about home battery storage being on the cusp of […]
Solar prices up 13% in Victoria in July 2019
The Solar Price Index for July 2019 as published monthly by Solar Choice noted a 13% rise in residential solar prices in Victoria following the re-opened rebate scheme being snapped […]
Residential Solar PV Price Index – July 2019
Average residential solar system prices continue to sit at about $1.05 per watt ($/W) for the second month in a row, including changes to the composition of the Solar Choice […]
Australia’s emissions now well behind Paris trajectory
A surge in Australia’s first-quarter greenhouse gas emissions is increasing the gap between reality and the targeted trajectory the federal government continues to insist will be met “in a canter,” […]
Solar Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs)
Note: Solar Choice is an independent expert in Solar PPAs with experience advising businesses across commercial solar projects and utility-scale solar farms. So how does a Solar PPA work? […]
ABB to exit solar inverter business
ABB have announced yesterday (9th July) that they have signed an agreement to sell their Solar Inverter business to FIMER S.p.A. for an undisclosed amount. ABB’s solar inverter business has […]
