In a world increasingly aware of the environmental impact of traditional transportation, the push towards electric vehicles (EVs) is gaining significant momentum. Western Australia (WA) is taking a proactive stance […]
13kW 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 […]
5 kilowatt (5kW) solar systems have become one of the most popular sizes in Australia. This due to the combination of high energy yields and great value for money that they […]
How much does a 4kW solar PV system cost in Australia, and what sort of return on investment can a household expect to see if they install one? This article […]
Rooftop solar power has taken Australia by storm, with more than 10% of suitable rooftops now decked out with solar panels across the country. Different sizes of solar PV systems […]
How much does a 3kW solar system cost in Australia, and how much energy can you expect it to produce? This article takes a look at these questions, as well […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
70kW solar photovoltaic (PV) systems are a popular system size for small and medium-sized businesses to cut their power bills in Australia. In this article, we look at the typical […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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’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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Systems over 100kW in size are considered a ‘power station’ meaning these systems create large-scale generation certificates which can be sold at the end of each year of production. Behind-the-meter […]
A 500kW commercial solar system can be a great step towards achieving business sustainability goals often eliminating over 12,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions. There is usually a compelling financial case […]
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