This article is an overview of (almost) everything you need to know if you’re considering installing a solar PV system in Bathurst, NSW. What size system do you need for […]
Solar PV Price Index–Oct 2013
Solar PV system prices dropped notably in Adelaide between September and October, likely as a result of installers addressing new realities in light of the closure of SA’s transitional feed-in […]
Are solar panels still worth it in Queensland? 100MW of new installations say ‘yes’
In a bit of good news for the Queensland solar scene, the state has become the first in Australia to achieve 1 gigawatt (GW) of rooftop solar capacity, according to network […]
New South Australian solar feed-in tariff draft rate: 7.6c/kWh
South Australia has come a step closer to determining the rate at which homes and businesses that have installed a rooftop solar system will be reimbursed for the excess solar […]
World energy mix may shift towards renewables faster than expected
Renewable energy is making headway in ways unanticipated just 5 years ago, according to a report from Citi Research. Some of the key details of Citi’s report–provocatively titled ‘Energy Darwinism–the […]
Compare solar panel installation deals in Orange, NSW: Benefits & options
Thinking about installing solar panels in Orange, NSW? The world has entered a new era of affordability for solar power, and more and more Australians–including Orange residents–are considering solar power […]
Energy storage options are growing (Part 1): What are the benefits?
Energy storage systems are a hot topic, and conditions are ripe for the solar PV/energy storage industry set to take off globally for residential, commercial, and industrial applications. Part 1 of this […]
Are solar panels worth it in Adelaide, SA? Before and after the feed-in tariff
With the deadline for SA’s transitional feed-in tariff looming (30 Sept 2013), Adelaide residents are doubtless asking themselves whether solar panels will be worth the investment after the subsidy is […]
Solar farm projects near airports: Is glare an issue?
The Canberra Times recently published a piece about the concerns about potential glare from the solar panels of the proposed 4 megawatt (MW) Mount Majura Solar Farm, given its proximity to Canberra […]
Compare solar panel installation deals in Port Lincoln, SA
Thanks to a number of different factors–including consistent sunshine, the falling price of solar systems as well as South Australia’s solar feed-in tariff (which will close to new applicants on […]
Residential solar PV/energy storage market poised for rapid growth: Lux Research
Hybrid solar photovoltaic (PV) cum energy storage systems are set to see rapid growth, according to a report by Lux Research, corroborating similar predictions put out by IMS earlier this year. […]
Is it wise to go with cheap solar panels in Adelaide, SA?
Price is understandably one of the first things that someone considering an investment in a solar PV system will ask about. ‘Can I get cheap solar panels in Adelaide?’ is […]
Among Coalition’s changes to renewable support schemes, an ARENA budget cut for the 1m solar homes program
The Coalition, as largely anticipated, has come to power following the 7 September election, riding a wave of anti-Labour sentiment. Everyone involved in renewables or with an interest in renewable […]
Solar PV Price Index–September 2013
Thanks to a change in Solar Choice database functionality, figures from a larger number of installers than usual was used in calculating solar PV system installation prices for September 2013. […]
Solar power poised to go big-time in Africa
A recent article from CNN news shines a light on the solar boom is currently underway in Africa. In particular, the country of South Africa now boasts the highest renewable […]
Solar inverter decibel levels: Do solar farms make noise?
With the number of utility-scale solar installations and solar farms growing across Australia, it seems inevitable that concerns will be raised as this relatively new technology gains prominence in the country’s […]
The post-election trajectory of solar power in Australia
Australia will vote for a new federal government on 7 September 2013–less than a week away–and although by no means a certainty, polls show the Lib-Nats tipped to win, ushering in […]
Tasmania’s feed-in tariff rate drops; South Australia’s is the next to go
Tasmania’s 1-for-1 solar feed-in tariff closed to new applicants over the weekend, with Solar Choice seeing a surge in Tasmanian enquiries leading up to the deadline. What’s next for solar […]
Compare solar panel prices & installers in Murray Bridge, SA
If you’re thinking about installing solar panels in Murray Bridge, SA, it’s first important to understand exactly how installing a solar power system will benefit your home or business there. […]
Compare solar panel prices & installers in Tasmania
If you’re shopping around for solar panels in Tasmania, it’s important to understand not only how the technology works, but also how it can benefit your home or business. Along […]
The Australian Solar Council
The Australian Solar Council is a not-for-profit, membership-based organisation devoted to the advancement of solar power and complementary technologies in Australia. Its primary activities include the promotion of research, development, […]
ACT announces next 20MW of large-scale solar projects
The Australian Capital Territory has announced the winners of the second round of its ‘reverse auction’ feed-in tariff for large-scale solar projects. This time, the 20 megawatt (MW) allotment of […]
Adelaide solar panels: Compare prices & installers
Solar panels have grown hugely in popularity in the past few years, with over 1 million Australian homes having installed solar systems. Adelaide remains one of the best places in […]
Compare solar power system deals in Devonport, Tasmania
Residents of Devonport, Tasmania who are looking to install a solar panel system will find themselves faced with a number of questions as well as a range of options to […]
Tasmania solar feed-in tariff: Deadline for applications is 30 August 2013
After months of waiting, the fate of Tasmania’s solar feed-in tariff as finally been decided. Premier Lara Giddings’ office has announced that Tasmanians who have applied for the scheme before […]
Solar PV Price Index–August 2013
The August 2013 Solar PV Price Index marks 1 year since Solar Choice began publishing solar system installation prices in August 2012. While it is clear that figures have come […]
Western Australia government backs away from retroactive solar subsidy cuts
In a sudden backflip spurred by a flood of phone calls and emails, the WA government has elected to reverse its decision to retroactively reduce the solar feed-in tariff incentive […]
Western Australia announces retroactive feed-in tariff cuts
The Western Australia state government has announced that it intends to retroactively cut the feed-in tariff rate for around 75,000 solar homes. In a budget announcement, the Barnett government said […]
AACo to receive financing through CEFC to solarise cattle facilities
Australian Agricultural Company Ltd (AACo), Australia’s biggest beef cattle producer, will install solar photovoltaic (PV) systems across 15 of its sites in Queensland, with financing help from the Clean Energy […]
Solar panels (for residential, commercial & utility projects) are here to stay: SMH
Even in the absence of state-based feed-in tariff incentives, solar panel installations continue to grow in Australia. This represents a major, irreversible shift in the way that Australians look at […]
Compare solar power deals in Whyalla, South Australia
Whyalla is a great place to install a solar power system. Thanks in part to South Australia’s solar feed-in tariff (set to expire 30 Sept 2013) and the falling cost […]
