A dramatic rise in generation from both small-scale and large-scale solar installations around Australia has seen solar overtake wind as the country’s largest source of renewable electricity for the first […]
New Energy Solar sells NSW solar farms to complete exit from Australia
A week after lamenting the state of Australia’s regulatory and policy environment, New Energy Solar has announced it has sold its two local solar farms as part of a shift […]
Solar Battery Price Index – May 2021
Solar Choice has previously been publishing average solar PV system prices on a monthly basis since August 2012 in our Solar PV Price Index, which focused on household solar prices […]
Bracalba Quarry installs 50kW Solar PV System
Bracalba Quarry contains decomposed granite, granite hard rock and greenstone hard rock which is used in asphalt aggregates and other road materials. The quarry is owned and operated by Brisbane […]
How Long do Solar Panels Last?
Solar panel lifespan A common question that your typical residential solar panel customer asks is “how long do solar panels last?” As a general rule of thumb, the solar panel […]
Demartini Fletcher Installs 79kW Solar PV System
DeMartini Fletcher Property has over 100 years of combined development experience across the property and investment sectors and a track record of identifying emerging market opportunities. Demartini Development Director John […]
Flexible rooftop solar exports could be a reality next year after trial success
Flexible rooftop solar exports could become an option for South Australian households within months, after a trial successfully showed that virtual power plant participants were able to export more than […]
Community battery finally installed in bushfire-prone Mallacoota
Victorian distribution network company AusNer Services has installed the first in a series of grid connected batteries in Gippsland in the state’s south-east, as part of a state government-backed plan […]
Best Solar Inverters in Australia 2021
What is the best inverter in Australia to use in your solar power system? There are many factors and options to consider. This article attempts to give our own opinion […]
Residential Solar PV Price Index – June 2021
Average residential solar system prices remains at the level of $0.91 per watt ($/W) this month on the back of several factors, including changes to the composition of the Solar […]
SunPower Solar Panels- Independent Review
Overview of SunPower – Company History SunPower was co-founded in April 1985 by Dr Richard Swanson a Professor of Electrical Engineering at Stanford and is now an industry-leading residential and […]
Solar Panels Comparison: Types & Brands
On this page How do Solar Panels work? Different Types of Solar Panels Three tests to determine if a Solar Panel brand is good Industry Standards for Warranties How much […]
Utility PV Tracker Market Review – Australia
The Australian utility PV tracker supplier market has eight suppliers, with NEXTracker and Array Technologies (ATI) being the main players in the market. Together they account for 5.8 gigawatts of […]
Tesla cuts price of Powerwall home battery in Australia
Tesla has reduced the Australia retail price of its Powerwall 2, delivering a welcome $A550 discount to the cost of the popular home battery system after two consecutive price increases. […]
NSW smart meter program to soak up solar with “everyday batteries”
New South Wales electricity distribution company Endeavour Energy has launched a new “solar soaker” program that will use smart meter technology to share surplus rooftop generation between households to […]
C3 Church goes solar in the ACT
C3 Church is an Evangelical church located in Watson in the ACT. Solar Choice were contacted in late 2019 by the church to assist on their intentions to install […]
5 Advantages of Solar Energy
The growth of solar panels being installed on both residential and commercial levels has accelerated in the last 10 years. There are many advantages of transitioning from relying on the […]
Carbon tariffs will be great for Australia’s solar exports, says Sun Cable CEO
The looming threat of carbon border adjustment taxes from governments in Europe, Asia, the US and elsewhere will turbocharge demand for clean energy, according to Sun Cable chief David […]
Lightsource bp to create 600MW solar hub that will be one of biggest on grid
A 600MW solar hub is a step closer to being delivered in New South Wales after the state’s department of planning approved the 400MW (dc) Wellington North solar farm […]
Plans for big solar thermal micro-grid at Mt Isa gain momentum
Plans to establish a major hybrid renewable and battery storage microgrid that would include novel solar thermal generation technology have gained momentum this week, with a call for expressions […]
Hawaii approves massive battery storage project to help end coal power
A 185/565Mwh big battery proposed for construction on the Hawaiian island of Oahu has been approved by state regulators, putting it on track to be completed in 2022, around […]
Doorstep Organics installs a 39kW Solar System
Doorstep organics is Australia’s original online organic food delivery service covering everything from organic meat and fish to seasonal vegetable boxes. Fitting with the companies brand and vision, Peter […]
Cooroy Hotel installs 90kW of Solar Power
The Cooroy Hotel, located 25mins west of Noosa Beach, operate a lively bar and bistro with a unique Drive Thru takeaway service. The hotel features modern Australian cuisine along […]
10 Best Solar Panels in Australia 2021
We often get asked, what are the best quality solar panels in Australia? It’s not a straightforward question to answer, however in the below table is our attempt to provide […]
Rooftop solar tax could bite twice as hard as was modelled, says report
The cost of proposed charges for rooftop solar exports to the grid could be more than double that projected by the Australian Energy Market Commission, a new study has found, […]
Solar research drone washes ashore on Victorian beach after 18-month voyage
A wind and solar-powered research drone that went missing 18 months ago has washed up on a beach in Victoria, putting an end to two mysteries. The first mystery was […]
Ausgrid unveils new community battery project in Sydney’s Bankstown
Electricity distribution company Ausgrid is trialling the use of a centralised “community battery” in the Sydney suburb of Bankstown, that will allow local households to store their excess solar power, […]
Commercial Solar PV Price Index – May 2021
Average commercial solar system prices increases $0.01 per watt ($/W) for the last three months which lies at the level of $1.18 per Watt. Commercial solar system prices (10kW-100kW) All […]
Residential Solar PV Price Index – May 2021
Average residential solar system prices increases to the level of $0.91 per watt ($/W) this month on the back of several factors, including changes to the composition of the Solar […]
Victoria puts out call for virtual power plants with rooftop solar and batteries
A virtual power plant pilot is being launched by the Victorian Labor government that will bundle together the energy from the state’s booming installations of rooftop solar installations and household […]
Solar and sheep: Farmers say they want renewables to boost income, cut costs
Developing renewable energy projects on farmland is becoming an increasingly attractive way for farmers to reduce their costs and potentially help diversify income streams, a New South Wales conference will […]
