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 […]
Solar Panels Darwin, NT – Compare prices & installers
Solar Panels Melbourne: Compare solar prices and installers in Victoria
Are solar panels still worth the investment in Victoria? It would seem so: According to data from the Australian Photovoltaic Institute, some suburbs in Melbourne (such as Clyde) have over […]
Solar Panels 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 […]
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 some of the key […]
5 Questions you should ask your Solar Installer!
1. How do you calculate the optimal system size for my energy use and financial return? All solar installers should be able to provide you with an estimate of the […]
Energy Bill Relief Fund: A Boost for Australian Households and Small Businesses
In a move that underscores the Australian Government’s commitment to supporting its citizens in managing their energy costs, a new initiative has been launched in partnership with state and territory […]
AE 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. AE Solar – Company History AE Solar Energy […]
Myenergi Zappi EV Charger: An Independent Review by Solar Choice
Note: Solar Choice has no affiliation with Zappi or any EV Charging company and is here to offer an honest review for anyone looking to buy an EV Charger in […]
Solar system size limits: How much does your local network allow?
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 […]
Is it okay to put my solar panels flat on my roof, or should they be tilted?
Solar panel tilt angle and orientation are two of the most important factors in determining how much electricity your solar panel array will generate. If you live in Australia and […]
Can I add more panels to my existing solar system?
Some of the most common questions we receive at Solar Choice are about adding solar panels to an existing solar PV system. This article takes a look at the situations in […]
Solar power and single-phase vs 3-phase power connections
Depending on where you live, your home may be fed by single-phase or 3-phase electrical connection. What relevance does this have for your solar PV installation? 3-phase and single-phase power Both […]
How Much Electricity Does A Solar Panel Produce?
The amount of electricity a solar panel produces is obviously one of the crucial things that you need to know when looking to install a solar system. Some solar energy companies are […]
Kilowatts vs kilowatt-hours in solar power & battery storage: Power, energy or capacity?
If you’re shopping around for solar panels or battery storage for your home, you’re undoubtedly come across the terms ‘kilowatt’ (abbreviated as kW) and kilowatt-hour (kWh). These terms might be […]
How are Solar Panels made? What are they made of? List of Solar Panel components
When you think about it, the ability to make electrical power from sunlight is a marvellous process. Key take-aways on power made from solar Solar power 100% carbon free, renewable, […]
East or west orientation for solar panels? What to do when north is not an option
Determining the orientation and tilt angle of your solar power generation system is one of the most important considerations in designing your solar power system. As we have mentioned before, […]
Solar Panels In Shade: Why even partial shading is bad
Solar panels work best when there is no shade cast upon them. In fact, a shadow cast on even just part of one solar panel in your solar array can […]
Expanding an existing solar system with more panels and/or batteries? Know your options
There are nearly 2 million Australian households with solar panels installed on their roofs. Many of these households would like to add more solar and/or batteries to their systems, but […]
Ocular EV chargers: An Independent Review by Solar Choice
Note: Solar Choice has no affiliation with any EV Charging company and is here to offer an honest review for anyone looking to buy an EV charger in Australia Company […]
Monocrystalline vs Polycrystalline Solar Panels: Busting Myths
One of the most common comments that the Solar Choice Energy Brokering team hear from our customers relates to the issue of monocrystalline vs polycrystalline (or ‘multicrystalline’) solar panels. Although […]
Whirlpool forums Australia: Are you looking for help with finding solar installers?
Our job here at Solar Choice is to offer quote comparisons on solar installers and help you find the system and company most appropriate to your project and preferences. If you […]
Solar Power Gold Coast: All you need to know!
About 30% of the homes in the Gold Coast, Queensland area have solar panels on their roofs. There are many good reasons why so many Gold Coast homes have gone […]
Solar trackers
NB: Some of the information about Solar Feed-in Tariffs and return on investment in this article may be out of date. See our Solar Feed-in Tariffs page for up-to-date information […]
STC Rebate Scheme: STCs, Prices & Calculations Explained
Small-scale Technology Certificates (STCs) is the official term of what is commonly deemed Australia’s residential solar rebate. STC’s are a component of the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme, this is the […]
Solar Battery Size Calculator: What size battery do I need?
What size solar panel array do you need for your home? And if you’re considering battery storage, what solar battery size would be most appropriate? This article includes tables that […]
Solar Panels Comparison: Types & Brands
How do Solar Panels work? Through the photovoltaic effect, solar panels convert sunlight into direct current (DC) electricity. Solar panels typically have 60 or 72 ‘cells’ which contain silicon. Silicon […]
Sydney to Byron EV Trip: What I learnt
I recently pick up a new BYD Atto 3 from the dealership in Southern Sydney and needed to drive back to my home north of Byron Bay. The total trip […]
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 […]
Sustainability Rebates in Randwick City Council, NSW: A Focus on Solar and Electric Vehicle Initiatives
Randwick City Council in New South Wales, Australia, is leading the way in promoting sustainable living through a series of rebates aimed at encouraging residents to adopt energy and water-saving […]
NSW Essential Energy customers: New procedures for connecting solar systems to the grid
NSW’s state government-owned utility Essential Energy has released new requirements, effective 1 July 2013, that affect retail customers interested in connecting a solar photovoltaic (PV) system to the electrical grid. […]
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 […]
