One of the fundamental pieces of information most buyers want to understand is ‘how much money will I save by upgrading to a hot water heat pump?’. The below calculator […]
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Kurraba Point Apartment Building Installs EV Charging Solution
Solar Choice was initially engaged by a strata committee member in December 2023 to complete an EV Charging feasibility study for the building which clearly set out the different options […]
Solar Batteries: Comparison and Benefits
As it stands today, most home solar systems in Australia do not have a solar battery attached. Mainly due to their high upfront cost when compared to the savings they […]
80 Royal St installs 100kW Solar System in Embedded Network
Solar Choice was engaged by the chairperson of the strata committee for Eastbrook Village which is a high rise apartment building in East Perth. Amongst other motivations, the committee was […]
Strata building in Bardon, QLD installs 22kW solar
A 3 unit commercial strata building has installed 22kW of solar split across 4 individual solar systems. The best value solution in this instance was to allocate some roof space […]
Strata Apartment Building in Alexandria installs 26kW shared solar system
A 14 unit residential apartment building in Alexandria has installed a shared solar system to provide renewable energy to all the individual apartments in the building. Solar Choice was initially […]
Apartment building in Balgowlah installs shared solar system
A 4-storey, 8 unit building in Balgowlah, NSW has installed a shared solar system which will deliver renewable energy to all of the units in the building and to the […]
360 Early Education Installs 64kW Solar System
360 Early Education is a leader in early childcare with sites across the ACT and NSW. The business has taken a positive stance on minimising their carbon footprint through capitalising […]
74 Northbourne Ave installs 100kW Solar System
James Court is a multi-level apartment building located on Northbourne Avenue in Braddon. The building was well-suited to a large solar system to tackle the common area electricity which covered […]
How is Solar Energy used? Self-consumption explained
Solar self-consumption is the key to maximising the return on your solar energy system. As feed-in tariffs continue to decrease across Australia, optimising how you use the solar energy produced […]
South Australian Small Business Energy Efficiency Grant: Ultimate Guide (2024)
The round 2 South Australian Small Business Energy Efficiency Grant was launched on the 27th of August as part of the $154 million Economic Recovery Fund (ERF) by the Malinauskas […]
What Size Solar System Do I Need? A Comprehensive Guide
It can be difficult to know what the best size solar system for you is. Solar salesmen frequently receive incentives to encourage customers to purchase the largest possible system. Usually, […]
Heat Pump Hot Water Systems Melbourne Victoria | Buyers Guide
At Solar Choice, we give you a simple and honest look at heat pump hot water systems in Melbourne, Victoria. Solar Choice doesn’t sell or install heat pumps, and its […]
50kW solar systems: Compare prices and installers
50kW is one of the most popular solar system sizes for commercial solar applications in Australia. Any business owner can attest that grid electricity prices have risen dramatically in the […]
20kW commercial solar power systems: Pricing, output, and returns
20kW solar power systems are becoming an increasingly worthwhile and attractive investment for small to medium businesses (or households with very large energy consumption) across Australia, with payback periods in […]
30kW Commercial Solar: Pricing, Output, and Returns
30kW solar power systems are becoming an increasingly worthwhile and attractive investment for small to medium businesses across Australia, with payback periods in the 3-5 year range in most parts […]
15kW solar systems: A great size for large homes & businesses
15kW solar systems are a great system size for homes with high levels of energy consumption or businesses with small to middling energy needs – provided that they have sufficient […]
6.6kW Solar Systems: Costs, Output, and Returns
6kW solar systems or now more commonly seen as 6.6kW solar systems are becoming increasingly popular amongst Australian homes thanks to a number of factors, including their affordability, ample size […]
Top 5 Problems with Cheap Heat Pump Installations & How To Avoid Them
There are attractive rebates to reduce the upfront cost of heat pump hot water systems including the federal STC rebate and state rebates in NSW and Victoria. Like many rebate […]
Heat Pump Hot Water System Rebate NSW – Explained
The great news for NSW customers is that there are 2 governments rebates that are available for customers looking to upgrade their hot water system to an energy-efficient heat pump […]
BYD Battery: An Independent Review by Solar Choice
Background on BYD – Company History BYD Co Ltd was founded in 1995 in Shenzen, China. They are a manufacturer of automobiles, buses, forklifts, trucks, solar panels, and rechargeable batteries […]
Commercial Solar Perth – Prices, Output and Payback Periods
Solar power is an attractive investment option and great way to save money for businesses in Perth and across the rest of Western Australia. Solar Choice is not a solar […]
Commercial Solar Brisbane QLD: All you need to know!
Solar power is an attractive investment option and great way to save money for businesses in Brisbane and across the rest of Queensland. This article provides an overview of commercial solar […]
Commercial Solar Melbourne VIC: Costs, Savings and Finance Options
Solar power is an attractive investment option and great way to save money for businesses in Melbourne and across the rest of Victoria. This article provides an overview of the […]
Commercial Solar Sydney NSW – Prices, Output and Returns
Solar Choice’s head office is based in Sydney and we have proven track record in commercial solar projects all across Australia over the last 16 years. This article provides an […]
Electric Vehicle Charger Grants Scheme for the Northern Territory
The Northern Territory Government has recently announced an Electric Vehicle Charger Grants Scheme for residential homes and businesses. Designed to help people switch to electric vehicles by making it easier […]
Bifacial Solar Panels – Are they worth it? Solar Choice
Bifacial solar panels have appeared on the market in recent years and offer some key differences to traditional mono-facial solar panels. As consumers, you need to know whether its worth […]
Compare Solar Feed-in Tariffs – State by State
State Solar Feed-In Tariffs State and Territory governments across Australia have adopted different approaches to what is normally referred to as a solar feed-in tariff, sometimes known as a solar bonus scheme […]
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 […]
Heat Pump Hot Water System Rebate Victoria – Explained
In Victoria, consumers have the luxury of applying three different rebates to reduce the upfront cost of installing a heat pump hot water system. Through the federal government a heat […]
How Do Solar Panels Work: A Complete Guide
Step-by-Step Quick Guide: How Solar Panels Work 1. Sunlight Activation 2. Photovoltaic Effect 3. Generation of Direct Current (DC) Electricity 4. Conversion to Alternating Current (AC) 5. Distribution to the […]
