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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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
9kW solar PV systems: Compare installers & prices
Residential solar power has taken Australia by storm, with the roofs of more than 1 in 10 suitable homes now equipped with solar panels. What size solar system is right […]
How does maximum power point tracking (MPPT) work?
Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) is a technology approach used in solar PV inverters to optimise power output in less-than-ideal sunlight conditions. Most modern inverters are equipped with at least […]
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 […]
100kW Solar Systems: Costs, returns and everything you need to know
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. This article […]
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 […]
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 […]
Solar Panel Maintenance Guide
Salesmen in the solar industry will often play down the need for solar panel maintenance and exclude it altogether from a business case. Meanwhile, some solar panel cleaners might suggest […]
Dapcor Building Services Installs 20kW Solar System
Dapcor Building Services was established in Sydney as a family company in 1974. Since their foundation they have been a trusted building partner for more than 5,000 projects across Australia. […]
How to Choose the Best Solar Installer for Your Home
At Solar Choice, we understand the importance of finding a reputable solar installer to meet your energy needs. Going solar is a significant investment, and choosing the right installer is […]
North Curl Curl SLSC installs Solar and Battery
North Curl Curl Surf Life Saving Club has a proud history on the Northern Beaches of Sydney, supporting a safe environment for 160,000 annual visitors, 1,600 members and over 600 […]
Adare Poultry Farm installs 200kW across 2 farms
A new poultry farm has been built in Adare during 2021 and is now powered by 200kW of solar panels. Solar Choice have partnered with Santrev, Australia’s leading poultry shed […]
Next DC installs 300kW at Macquarie Park site
Next DC’s data centres are recognised world-wide for their engineering and service delivery excellence, and now they are sustainable as well. Solar Choice developed a business case for Next DC […]
Mad Molecules Installs 12.6kW Solar System
Director Martin Hockey had just purchased the factory in mid-2021. They had previously been spending around $5-6k at the previous location and felt “a-close to” 10kw solution was best suited […]
The Jade Cosmetic Clinic Installs 10kW Solar System
The Jade Cosmetic Clinic provides an extensive range of medical treatments and have locations in Cairns, Brisbane and Trinity Beach. In early 2021 quarterly power bills were around $2,500 so […]
Sydney Amateur Sailing Club Installs 10kW Solar System
Founded in 1872, The Amateurs is one of the oldest yacht clubs in Australia. In a stunning location on the shore of Mosman Bay, The Amateurs is home to a […]
Tulloch Business Offices lowers carbon footprint with solar
Tulloch Lodge is a historic building in Wagga Wagga owned by St Aidan’s Presbyterian Church, operated by Tulloch Business Offices, and offering leasable space to local businesses The Church sought […]
Albert Johnson Installs 83kW Solar System
Albert Johnson are a family-owned company proudly supplying timber to the mining industry for over 80 years. Priding themselves in supplying quality product and utilising their own fleet of transport […]
Boortmalt installs 95kW Solar System at Minto Malt Plant
Boortmalt is the world’s leading malting company with a 3 million tonnes production capacity. The group is present on 5 continents with 27 malting plants. Solar Choice assisted the plant […]
Club Totem installs 50kW solar system
Club Totem is one of the leading clubs across the northern beaches with fantastic food options at Forty Baskets restaurant and a number of function rooms along with their […]
Australian Wildflowers Installs 55kW of Solar
Australian Flower Investment Company is a leader in growing, picking, bunching and packaging Australian wildflowers which are sold across Australia. In May 2021 Jo Gardner, Managing Director, approached Solar Choice […]
Solar panels Newcastle, NSW: Compare prices & installers
Approximately 42MW of solar has been installed on rooftops in Newcastle, including 15.9% of the residential rooftops, according to data recorded by the Australia Photovoltaic Institute. This article examines the […]
Commercial Solar Maintenance: Why, how and how often
Many commercial solar installations across Australia have been sold on the premise of ‘set and forget’, the idea that once the solar system is installed, it will run flawlessly […]
Gympie Council installs 27kW solar panel system
Solar Choice has been helping Gympie Council assessing the potential for a solar installatin across more than 10 buildings ranging from simple office spaces to sewage treatment plants. The first […]
Origin Feed In Tariffs Explained
Origin Energy is Australia’s largest electricity retailer, servicing around a quarter of the residential electricity market. Though you may not know that Origin Energy is a relatively young company – […]
The ACT’s solar battery storage incentive program
The ACT government’s Next Generation Energy Storage (Next Gen) program, initially launched in 2016, is one of the most ambitious battery storage incentive schemes in Australia, aiming to subsidise the […]
