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 […]
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Solar Choice blog articles about solar farms–rural properties that become homes for large solar photovoltaic systems.
50kW solar systems: Compare prices and installers
50kW is one of the most popular solar system sizes for commercial solar applications in Australia. Any business owner can attest that grid electricity prices have risen dramatically in the […]
30kW Commercial Solar: Pricing, Output, and Returns
30kW solar power systems are becoming an increasingly worthwhile and attractive investment for small to medium businesses across Australia, with payback periods in the 3-5 year range in most parts […]
40kW Solar Systems: Pricing, Power Output and Returns
A 40kW (40kVA) Solar Power System is among the most popular system size for businesses in Australia as it fits below the requirement to install a Grid Protection Unit which […]
200kW solar PV systems: Compare prices and installer options
Systems greater than 100kW of Solar Panel capacity are not eligible for the Small-Scale Renewable Energy Scheme, meaning they typically have a larger upfront cost. These systems create large-scale generation […]
1MW Solar Panel Systems: Compare prices and installer options
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 […]
Commercial Solar Power in Sydney NSW – Prices, Output and Returns
Solar power is an attractive investment option and great way to save money for businesses in Sydney and across the rest of New South Wales. This article provides an overview […]
UPC acquires 250MW Baroota pumped hydro in SA
UPC Renewables and its Philippines partner AC Renewables have bought a majority stake in the 250MW Baroota pumped hydro project in South Australia – a vital component of the state’s […]
Terregra completes 5MW Solar Farm in SA
The 5MW Mobilong solar farm in South Australia has commenced first generation, marking the successful completion of the first Australian PV project for Indonesia-based Terregra Renewables. Generation from the solar […]
15GW hybrid renewables project in Pilbara WA
Plans to build a huge hybrid renewables project in Western Australia’s Pilbara region have grown even bigger, with a new target of 15GW of wind and solar laid down by […]
Twice defeated, Queensland government “finally” calls for solar industry round table
The Queensland government will meet with the state’s solar industry for an “urgent industry roundtable,” after its latest efforts to enforce controversial new panel installation rules were defeated in the […]
Clermont Solar Farm connects to the grid in Queensland
Wirsol’s 89MW Clermont Solar Farm has become the latest big solar project to start sending power to the grid in Australia, from its location north of Emerald in Queensland. The […]
Wind, solar and battery microgrid at W.A. gold mine an “Australian first”
An innovative renewable microgrid that will combine 18MW of wind with solar and battery storage to power a remote Western Australian gold mine has won $13.5 million in grant funding […]
Sydney Opera House turns to wind and solar, may add battery for perfect match
Australia’s iconic Sydney Opera House has inked a deal to source its electricity from a major wind farm and a large solar project, and may add batteries later, in a […]
Tesla big battery lifts revenues 20% in first quarter, Neoen eyes more storage
The Tesla big battery in South Australia has lifted its revenues by 20 per cent in the first three months of 2019, off the back of stronger frequency control and […]
Queensland councils say solar rule change will kill regional jobs
A new Queensland regulation that will restrict the installation of solar panels on projects of 100kW and over to licensed electricians only, has come under fire from local governments. The […]
Wind, solar push South Australia prices below zero for almost six hours
Wholesale electricity prices in South Australia dipped into negative territory for nearly six hours on Tuesday, thanks to a combination of strong wind and solar energy output in the state, […]
Solar takes biggest chunk out of grid emissions over summer
Australia’s booming rooftop and large-scale solar markets are being credited for the ongoing fall in electricity sector emissions – one of the only bright spots in Australia’s otherwise disappointing climate […]
Westpac taps NSW solar farm in shift to 100% renewables
Westpac has committed to source the equivalent of 100 per cent of its power needs from renewable energy resources by 2025, starting with a power purchase agreement with the Bomen […]
Solar Choice experienced in Poultry Farm projects
Technology has driven poultry farming to a highly automated and computerised practice, enabling significant increases in the output for farmers. This has also dramatically increased the energy costs […]
Yurika! Queensland to install Tesla big battery in Townsville
Australia is set to get another Tesla battery system on its National Electricity Market, with Queensland’s government-owned utilities to install a 4MW/8MWh system in Townsville later this year. The new […]
Deep dive into first year of Tesla big battery at Hornsdale
The first year of operations of the Tesla big battery in South Australia was celebrated this month by the battery’s owner, Neoen, and marked by the release of new data […]
NSW Emerging Energy Program
Earlier this month the NSW Government announced a $55 million program to encourage large scale electricity generation and storage projects. This comes as a welcome step forward, as NSW is […]
Tesla’s big battery completed at Gannawarra solar farm
Marking another milestone in Australia’s transition to renewables, Tesla’s second big battery in Australia has reached completion at the Gannawarra Solar Farm. The completion of the Ganawarra Energy Storage System […]
NSW Vales Point coal plant to add 55MW solar farm
New South Wales’ Department of Planning has approved plans to add a $117 million 55MW solar project to the ageing Vales Point coal plant on Lake Macquarie. The project, which […]
Australian councils inspired by a US city to develop solar as lack of federal climate policy
Lancaster, a city located in southern California has recently become the first city in the world to be zero net energy. This mean that the entire city produces more solar […]
Hawaii to add more than 1GWh of storage as it heads to 100% renewables
Hawaii looks set to get the largest infusion of renewable energy and storage capacity in the US island state’s history, as the utility considers plans for seven projects that would […]
Tesla big battery performance proves its worth and defies skeptics
Ten months on from its installation, the Tesla big battery has emphatically proven its worth – faster, quicker, more accurate, more reliable and more flexible than even the market operator […]
Adani are set to build a solar farm in Whyalla
The renewables arm of Indian energy giant Adani is set to begin work on a 140MW solar farm in South Australia, after getting the final green light for the project. […]
Australia’s large-scale solar pipeline leaps to 35 gigawatts
Australia’s pipeline of large-scale solar projects has leapt to 35GW, with another three PV farms preparing to connect to the grid. The Whitsunday and Hamilton solar farms in central Queensland, […]
Gannawarra Solar Farm opening ceremony [Photos & Video]
After a five-year journey, Gannawarra Solar Farm has been two thirds commissioned and will soon be sending clean energy into the grid at full production. The project, at 60MW DC […]
