December’s Solar Choice Price Index will be the last to include the 2x multiplier after the Australian Federal Government announced mid-November that the Solar Credit scheme will end 6 months […]
Queensland’s solar PV system owners help reduce peak demand
The recent record temperatures across Queensland have helped demonstrate the positive contribution that residential solar PV systems make to the grid, that’s the word from utilities company Ergon Energy. Commenting […]
Solar PV system owners in Queensland fight back
The Newman Government has been forced to make a statement reassuring solar PV system owners across Queensland that they will not be charged special fixed tariff fees. The announcement comes […]
Get the best solar PV deals in South Sydney and Sutherland Shire
Solar Choice has welcomed a new team member, Ben Fingleton, to help our customers in South Sydney & Sutherland Shire get the best solar PV deals. About Ben Ben completed […]
Northern Beaches Solar – meet our local expert
Customers looking for the best solar PV deals on Sydney’s Northern Beaches can benefit from the expertise of the new addition to the Solar Choice Team, Ivor Kades. Bringing considerable experience in […]
Canadian Solar’s tutorial on solar power systems, solar PV panels and solar PV cells
At Solar Choice we find ourselves in the very fortunate position that some of the world’s biggest solar manufacturers are happy to give up some of their time to visit […]
Schletter – professional solar mounting systems for solar farms and commercial projects
German engineering firm, Schletter, is a medium-sized, family owned business now operating across Australia. Run from their head office in near Haag, Germany, Schletter produces professional solar mounting systems for solar […]
ABB inverters for commercial scale solar PV sytems
ABB are one of the world’s largest manufacturers of inverters for commercial scale solar PV systems over 100kW. The company itself is a world leading electrical engineering firm with over […]
Diamond Energy feed-in bonus shines in Victoria!
Electricity retailer Diamond Energy has signed a deal with some leading solar PV installers in Victoria, allowing customers to access an additional 25 c/kWh feed-in bonus over and above the […]
Solar credit multiplier to end on 1 January 2013
The Australian Federal Government has announced that the Solar Credits mechanism will end six months ahead of schedule on 1 January 2013. What this means for customers is, those who […]
The ACT aims for 90% clean energy by 2020
Following the recent re-election of the Labour Party in the Australian Capital Territory, residents and commercial business owners can look forward to some certainly in their solar energy investments thanks to the […]
The Shire of East Pilbara invests in commercial solar power in the traditional mining town of Marble Bar
Solar Choice’s Commercial Solar Power Team recently helped the Shire of East Pilbara increase the size of their solar energy portfolio in the traditional mining town of Marble Bar. The […]
Cheap solar deals – 1.5 kW solar PV systems for under $500
Solar Choice Brokers are being advised by a growing number of customers that they have been offered cheap solar deals – with some installers sending out quotes for a 1.5kW […]
Southern Cross Care at Broken Hill install an 150kW solar panel system brokered by the Solar Choice Dubbo office
The Solar Choice Dubbo office has brokered a solar deal for Southern Cross Care at Broken Hill. The Residential Care facility purchased a commercial scale, 150kW solar PV, system that […]
Take a tour of Tindo Solar’s first Australian solar PV manufacturing plant
Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, recently opened Tindo Solar’s first Australian manufacturing plant and took a tour of the company’s facilities, Tindo Solar have extended this invitation to members of the […]
The Suntech fraud case, what it means for Suntech customers and the Australian solar market
Chinese manufacturer, Suntech, is out to address the question mark that has hovered over the future of the company since May 2012 , following the widely misreported Global Solar Fund (GSF) fraud […]
Solar Choice Price Index – November 2012
Using data from Solar Choice’s Australia wide network of installers, the Solar Choice Price Index provides a monthly up-date on the price of solar across the country and including variations […]
Diamond Energy, Australia’s solar-friendly energy retailer, secures investment from SunPower Corporation
Australian owned energy retailer Diamond Energy has recently announced that Amercian solar manufacturer SunPower has bought a ‘cornerstone shareholding’ in the company. The investment will allow Diamond Energy to expand […]
Solar power in NSW – the benefits for customers thinking of going solar
Since the NSW State Government removed the mandatory feed-in tariff in early 2012 there has been ongoing discussion about the value of solar power in NSW. With energy prices skyrocketing as […]
Instant solar quotes from Solar Choice
Solar Choice has been offering instant solar quotes through our Solar Quote Comparison since 2008, we’ve provided free and impartial advice to over 50,00 Australians at both residential and commercial […]
Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, opens Australia’s only solar PV manufacturing plant
Australia’s only solar PV manufacturing plant was opened last week by the Prime Minister of Australia, the Honorable Julia Gillard. The plant, owned by Australian solar PV manufacturer Tindo Solar, […]
Find the best North Shore solar and Northern Beach solar deals with Solar Choice’s team of Solar Brokers
Customers looking for the best North Shore solar and Northern Beaches solar deals will benefit from the expertise of local solar brokers, Solar Choice. Since 2008, Solar Choice has helped […]
Best Solar Systems Deals in the Hunter Valley, NSW
Getting the best solar system deal in the Hunter Valley, NSW, can really made a difference to your energy bills. Solar Choice provides customers with instant solar quotes based on […]
Queensland gross feed-in tariff rejected by utilities companies and energy retailers
A gross feed-in tariff for small scale solar PV owners in Queensland has been widely rejected by energy retailers and utilities companies, as well as solar PV owners and the […]
Solar Choice Price Index – October 2012
The Solar Choice Price Index is created using data from Solar Choice’s installer network database, this information is updated based on the prices on offer from installers operating in Australia’s […]
Australian Government commissions report on 100% renewable sceanario
The Australian Government has commissioned the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) to model and produce a report on 100 per cent renewable energy scenarios for 2030 and 2050. AEMO will […]
Sharp develops see through solar panels
Japanese electronics manufacturer, Sharp, has developed the worlds first see-through solar panel. The solar panel generates energy using modified photovoltaic technology but, due to the unique design, light can partially pass through […]
Victorian government applauded for energy efficiency project
The Victorian Government has been applauded by the Clean Energy Council for their ‘Switch On’ project. The scheme will allow residents of Victoria to take control of their energy bills […]
Canadian Solar Panels in Australia
Canadian Solar manufacture a range of solar related products including ingots, wafers, cells, solar PV modules, inverters and custom-designed solar power applications. The company produces a number of solar panels which are […]
South Australia leading the country in renewable energy
The renewable energy landscape in Australia, much like the country itself, is one of contrasts. While we have seen announcements from some State Governments that appear to be in favour […]
ACT Greens propose Feed-in Tariff incentive for small- and medium-scale solar systems
The ACT Green Party has announced their intention to introduce a bill into the ACT Legislative Assembly that would incentivise ACT households and businesses for producing solar power. The “Renewable Generator Guarantee” […]
