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Category: Historic Solar PV Power System Prices
See historic prices for residential & commercial solar PV systems across Australia. Solar Choice’s Solar PV Price Index articles for Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Darwin, Hobart, Melbourne, Perth & Sydney.
100kW Solar Systems: Costs, returns and everything you need to know
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 […]
Risen Solar Panels: An Independent Review by Solar Choice
Note: Solar Choice is not a solar installer and has no financial or other incentives to promote any product brand over another. Overview of Risen Energy – Company History Risen […]
Solar Panels Wollongong: Compare costs & installers
More than one in ten households in Wollongong have solar panels on their roof, according to the APVI. This article is an introduction to what you need to know before […]
Solar Panels Canberra, ACT: Compare costs & installers
Canberra, ACT is a great place to go solar in Australia, thanks primarily to the ever-improving economics of solar panel installations. This article takes a look at the some of the […]
Solar Panels Hobart, Tasmania: Compare prices & installers
Like the rest of Australia, solar power system prices in Hobart have been on a downwards trajectory for several years now, making solar panels an option to consider for anyone […]
10 Best Solar Panels in Australia 2022
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 […]
15kW solar systems: A great size for large homes & businesses
A 15kW solar system for Kennards Hire in Rutherford, NSW. 15kW solar systems are a great system size for homes with high levels of energy consumption or businesses with small […]
8kW Solar Systems: Compare outputs, installers and returns
Rooftop solar power has taken Australia by storm, with more than 10% of suitable rooftops now decked out with solar panels across the country. Different sizes of solar PV systems […]
Seraphim Solar Panels: An Independent Review by Solar Choice
Note: Solar Choice is not a solar installer and has no financial or other incentives to promote any product brand over another. Overview of Seraphim – Company History Seraphim is […]
1.5kW solar PV systems: Pricing, outputs and payback
1.5kW solar systems were once the most popular system size in Australia. As solar technology prices have come down in recent years, however, most homes are now tending to opt […]
Payback periods for commercial-scale solar PV systems: State by state
There has never been a better time for Australian businesses to invest in commercial solar power. Last year Solar Choice analysed electricity bills & meter data to generate free indicative […]
70kW solar systems: Compare prices & installers
70kW solar photovoltaic (PV) systems are a popular system size for small and medium-size businesses to cut their power bills in Australia. In this article we look at the typical […]
20kW commercial solar power systems: Pricing, output, and returns
20kW solar power systems are becoming an increasingly worthwhile and attractive investment for small to medium businesses (or households with very large energy consumption) across Australia, with payback periods in […]
7kW solar systems: Prices, output & return on investment
These days, depending on your state, the size range for a residential solar system is ordinarily between 3kW and 5kW. With 5kW being one of the most popular system sizes in […]
South Australia Solar Battery Scheme Explained
Initially launched in 2018, the SA Solar Battery Scheme was designed to give all grid-connected households access to an upfront rebate and low-interest loans for batteries. Who is eligible […]
Residential Solar PV Price Index – April 2021
Average residential solar system prices remain stable at the level of $0.90 per watt ($/W) this month on the back of several factors, including changes to the composition of the […]
Commercial Solar Hobart TAS: Compare Prices, Output and Returns
Installing solar panels presents one of the primary ways a business can reduce their electricity costs. Commercial solar panel projects in Hobart present an attractive return on investment, particular for […]
Residential Solar PV Price Index – March 2021
Average residential solar system prices remain stable at the level of $0.90 per watt ($/W) this month on the back of several factors, including changes to the composition of the […]
Residential Solar PV Price Index – February 2021
Average residential solar system prices drop to the level of $0.89 per watt ($/W) this month on the back of several factors, including changes to the composition of the Solar […]
Tesla Powerwall 2: A complete 2021 Buyers Guide
The world-famous Elon Musk, CEO Tesla, announced an entry to the energy storage market in 2015 with the launch of the home battery product, the Tesla Powerwall. Perhaps more famous […]
Residential Solar PV Price Index – January 2021
Average residential solar system prices remain stable at the level of $0.93 per watt ($/W) this month on the back of several factors, including changes to the composition of the […]
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 […]
Residential Solar PV Price Index – December 2020
Average residential solar system prices have dropped at the level of $0.93 per watt ($/W) this month on the back of several factors, including changes to the composition of the […]
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 Finance – Cash, Loan, PPA or Operating Lease?
Commercial Solar Financing options It’s a common misconception that a commercial solar system comes with a large upfront cost. For an attractive solar project the loan repayments will be lower than […]
500kW Solar Systems: Compare prices and installer options
A 500kW commercial solar system can be a great step towards achieving business sustainability goals often eliminating over 12,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions. There is usually a compelling financial case […]
Commercial Solar PV Price Index – November 2020
With heavy activity in Victoria and shifts in solar technology to half cut solar modules, price updates from several companies have resulted in a slight downwards shift in average dollar […]
Residential Solar PV Price Index – November 2020
Average residential solar system prices have remained stable at the level of $1.02 per watt ($/W) this month on the back of several factors, including changes to the composition of […]
Commercial Solar Perth – Prices, Output and Payback Periods
Solar power is an attractive investment option and great way to save money for businesses in Perth and across the rest of Western Australia. Solar Choice is not a solar […]
