What is an Inverter? The solar panel inverter is what turns the solar energy generated by solar panels into the useable electricity that powers households. They are an essential component […]
Best Solar Inverters in Australia
What is the best inverter in Australia to use in your solar power system? There are many factors and options to consider. This article attempts to give our own opinion […]
Home EV Chargers: Do you need one and what to look for?
In the last 12 months around 120,000 Australians bought and EV or a plug-in hybrid. All of these people face the same question – what is the best way to […]
NSW Solar Rebates & Incentives (2026): Homeowners Guide
If you live in New South Wales and you are thinking about solar or a home battery in 2026, the first thing to know is that the incentive landscape has […]
Virtual Power Plants (VPP) Explained: Australia’s Ultimate Guide 2025
Virtual Power Plants (VPPs) in Australia are reshaping how energy is generated, stored, and shared. But what is a virtual power plant, how does it actually work, and is it […]
Solar Rebates in Australia 2025: Ultimate Guide
Looking to save on solar panel installation in 2025? Australian solar rebates are designed to significantly reduce the upfront costs of solar systems for homeowners and businesses. By taking advantage […]
The Suntax: What Australian Homeowners Need to Know
The push for renewable energy has transformed how Australians power their homes, with solar panels becoming a common sight across the country. But with this shift, terms like “suntax” have […]
Bunnings blunders into EV charger market: Accidental $1,300 discount!
Bunnings is the latest company to try and tackle the growing demand for EV chargers. While the EV chargers don’t appear to be in their stores they are available through […]
Best Virtual Power Plant (VPP) Providers in Australia Compared (2026)
Comparing Virtual Power Plant (VPP) providers in Australia? By joining a VPP, your home battery can earn you extra income, improve payback, and support grid reliability especially when paired with […]
All EV Charger Reviews in Australia: Compare Price, Features & More
Home EV chargers are now an essential consideration for residential home owners with over 120,000 electric vehicles sold in the last 12 months. According to estimates from the Electric Vehicle […]
Making Apartments EV-Ready: JMI’s Latest Policy Insights
The electric vehicle (EV) revolution is here, but for many apartment residents, charging their EVs at home feels like a distant dream. The challenges are real—ranging from infrastructure limitations to […]
South Australia Solar Battery Scheme Explained
South Australia’s Home Battery Scheme has now [CLOSED], and no new applications are being accepted. This program previously offered subsidies of up to $2,000 for battery storage systems to homeowners […]
Queensland Solar Rebates & Incentives: Ultimate Guide
Are you looking to save on solar & battery installation costs in Queensland? Solar rebates and incentives are designed to make clean energy more affordable for homeowners and businesses across […]
Guide To Commercial Solar Rebates & Incentives: LRETs & LGCs
Australia’s Large-scale Renewable Energy Target (LRET) and Large-scale Generation Certificates (LGCs) provide substantial financial incentives that act as commercial solar rebates for businesses investing in solar energy. By leveraging these […]
10 Cheapest Electricity Providers in Brisbane
So just who is the cheapest electricity provider in Brisbane? Let’s face it, working out the best deal on electricity is complicated, no matter where you live in Australia. There […]
Monocrystalline vs Polycrystalline Solar Panels: Busting Myths
Choosing Between Monocrystalline and Polycrystalline Solar Panels When investing in solar energy, a common question homeowners and businesses face is whether to choose monocrystalline or polycrystalline solar panels. Each type […]
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. STCs are a component of the federal governments Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme (SRES), […]
EV Charging: Load Management Systems
A crucial element to a commercial or residential apartment EV charging project is the Load Management System. What is an EV Charging Load Management System? The purpose of these systems […]
Northern Territory Apartment Solar Scheme Guide
The Northern Territory Government, in partnership with the Australian Government, has launched the Northern Territory Solar for Multi Dwellings Grant Scheme on October 24, 2024. This NT solar incentive is […]
Commercial Solar Adelaide: Maximizing Solar Benefits for Businesses
Adelaide businesses are in an ideal position to benefit from commercial solar systems. Despite being in the southern part of Australia, Adelaide’s classification under STC Zone 3 means businesses can […]
Solar Panels Comparison: Types & Brands
There are over 100 solar panel brands approved by the Clean Energy Council for sale under Australia’s federal rebate scheme. As the most valuable part of your solar system, the […]
Heat Pump Hot Water System Savings Calculator
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
