With incentives having changed significantly both nationally and on the state level, many of those who are considering going solar ask themselves the question: “Is a solar system still worth […]
NSW feed-in tariff rates: IPART now preparing report for 2013-2014
NSW’s Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) has begun working on its recommendation for the state’s benchmark solar feed-in tariff rates for the financial year 2013-2014. IPART will be accepting submissions […]
Are solar panels worth the investment in Melbourne, Victoria?
Are solar panels worth it in Melbourne, Victoria? To date, a huge number of homes and businesses in Victoria have made the investment in solar panels, and this trend is […]
Solar panel installations in WA: Numbers steady, even without subsidies
If installation numbers are anything to go by, solar panels are still proving to be a worthwhile investment in Western Australia. The state continues to see a steady stream of […]
Solar PV Price Index–May 2013
The average price for installing a solar system at the beginning of May 2013 is down slightly from the previous month. System prices in Sydney, despite having risen slightly on […]
Solar power Kalgoorlie: Compare prices & installers
As electricity prices rise in WA–and in Kalgoorlie–more and more homes and businesses are looking towards solar power systems as a way to save money on their electricity bills. With […]
Compare solar power deals in Geraldton, WA
Why is Geraldton, Western Australia a good location for a solar photovoltaic (PV) system? Rising electricity prices are driving interest amongst home and business owners around the country in solar panels–Geraldton is […]
Find the best solar PV deals in Albany, WA
With electricity prices rising and solar system prices falling, Albany, Western Australia is a good place to install a solar PV system. Solar Choice is here to help our customers compare installers, […]
Breakthrough at UNSW could make solar panels cheaper, more efficient
A research team at the University of New South Wales’ ARC Photovoltaics Center of Excellence, led by Professor Stuart Wenham, has made a major breakthrough in silicon solar photovoltaic (PV) […]
Solar eCRM: Internet-based software for managing solar quotes, customers, and more
Solar eCRM is an online customer relationship management (CRM) software platform designed specifically for solar installation companies. Solar eCRM has features that allow companies to manage leads, compose quotes for […]
10 ways Solar Choice saves solar panel customers money
Since 2008, Solar Choice has helped over 105,000 Australians make an informed decision about going solar. By working with over a hundred solar system installation companies across Australia, Solar Choice […]
10 ways Solar Choice saves solar panel installers money
Since 2008, Solar Choice has been working with solar system installation companies across the country to bring transparency to the Australian solar market and to take the hassle out of […]
iEnergy microinverters in Australia
iEnergy is a power optimisation and power conversion product manufacturer whose microinverters have been available on the Australian market since the end of 2012. Microinverters have been growing in popularity […]
Solar Power in Broome, WA: Compare installers and prices
Broome is one of the sunniest places in Australia, making it a great spot to have a solar system. Solar systems have been growing in popularity across Australia, with over […]
Are solar panels worth the investment in South Australia?
Are solar panels worth it in South Australia? Thousands of homes and businesses in the state have made an investment in a solar system to date, with installations skyrocketing in […]
Find the best solar panel installation deals in Tamworth, NSW
Tamworth, NSW is a great place to install a solar photovoltaic (PV) system, thanks in great part to the falling price of solar panels globally and across Australia. Solar panels have become one of the […]
Solar energy storage market to see rapid expansion: IMS Research
Speculation that the market for storage solutions for solar photovoltaics (PV) is poised for huge growth has been given some additional credence thanks to a recent report published by IMS […]
Phase 2 of ACT large-scale feed-in tariff receives 15 applicants
The ACT is moving forward as planned with its ‘reverse auction’ feed-in tariff, or Solar Auction, for large-scale solar, with the submissions for Phase 2 of the program now in. In […]
Solar panels in Perth, WA: Compare prices & installers
Solar panels are a popular investment option for Perth homes and businesses, even without a strong state-sponsored feed-in tariff. Because of the high cost of electricity across Western Australia, the business case […]
Solar PV would be vital in a 100% renewable Australia: AEMO
The Australian Electricity Market Operator (AEMO), has released a draft version (pdf) of a study it is currently undertaking that investigates the possibility of an Australia that runs wholly on renewable […]
Japan will install the world’s largest battery bank to store solar energy
Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI) has announced that it will build the world’s largest battery at an electrical substation in the country’s northernmost island of Hokkaido. The […]
Clean Energy Council introduces a ‘Code of Conduct’ for solar PV system installers
The Clean Energy Council (CEC) is in the process of developing a ‘Code of Conduct’ for Australian solar photovoltaic (PV) system installers. The code, which installers will sign on to […]
South Australia Solar Feed-in Tariff: Premium rate to see no increase
The Essential Services Commission of South Australia (ESCOSA), has recommended decreasing the ‘Solar Feed-in Tariff Premium’ for next year from 11.2c per kilowatt-hour (kWh) to 9.8c/kWh in order to reflect […]
NSW electricity prices to even out in 2013-2014
After 2 years of dramatic hikes, NSW electricity prices are likely to start to cool off, according to a draft report by the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART). IPART […]
Supercapacitor graphene could revolutionise energy storage
It has yet to be commercialised, but graphene is a substance that promises to supercharge the field of energy storage. Graphene is a non-toxic, organic substance made purely of carbon […]
Australia hits 1 million solar homes
The number of Australian homes that have installed a solar photovoltaic (PV) system surpassed the 1 million mark in March, according to the Clean Energy Regulator. This milestone, while not […]
What is the future of Tasmania’s Solar Feed-in Tariff?
Recent developments in Tasmania have resulted in speculation that the state’s solar feed-in tariff incentive–currently among the most generous in all of Australia–will be reduced following the sell-off of state-owned […]
Solar Choice PV Price Index–April 2013
Solar photovoltaic (PV) system prices at the beginning of April 2013 are on average lower than they were for the previous month. However, further examination of figures from each of […]
Queensland’s solar feed-in tariff changes highlight the popularity of solar PV
The Queensland Competition Authority (QCA) has released its final report concerning the future of the state’s Solar Bonus feed-in tariff incentive scheme. Although the QCA’s new feed-in tariff rate recommendations–at […]
RPS: Innovative rooftop mounting solutions for solar panels and other applications
RPS is an Australian-owned company that specialises in roof clamps and roof mounting systems for a wide range of applications, including an innovative system for solar photovoltaic (PV) module arrays. […]
Sydney’s Mount St Benedict College self-funds 100kW solar system
Assisted by Solar Choice Commercial, Sydney’s prestigious Mount St Benedict College has decided to move forward on plans to install a solar photovoltaic (PV) system to reduce the school’s power expenses. […]
