Almost a quarter of all households in Wollongong have solar panels on their roof, according to the APVI. This article gives you an idea of why so many homeowners have […]
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.
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 […]
Solar power in Adelaide, SA: Compare prices & installers
Did you know that in Adelaide, SA, a whopping 30-40% of homes have rooftop solar panels installed? With historic lows in Adelaide solar panel prices and soaring electricity rates, more […]
Solar Panels Canberra, ACT: Compare costs & installers
At Solar Choice, we offer an unbiased guide on solar panels and solar installation in Canberra, ACT, because we’re independent from installers and manufacturers. This means you get the honest […]
10 Best Solar Panels in Australia 2025
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 […]
South Australia Solar Battery Scheme Explained
South Australia’s Home Battery Scheme has now [CLOSED], and no new applications are being accepted. This program previously offered subsidies of up to $2,000 for battery storage systems to homeowners […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Solar Panels Bendigo: Compare costs & installers
Data from the Australian Photovoltaic Institute finds that 15.3% of dwellings in Bendigo already have solar panels installed, with the majority of those being residential installs under 10kW in capacity. […]
Battery Storage Price Index – May 2020
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 […]
Solar Panels Sunshine Coast: Compare costs and installers
The Sunshine Coast, as the name would suggest, is one of the most ideal places in the world to install solar with over 30% of the homes in the Sunshine […]
Commercial Solar PV Price Index for February 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 – February 2020
Average residential solar system prices have slightly increased to $1.08 per watt ($/W) this month on the back of several factors, including changes to the composition of the Solar Choice […]
Battery Storage Price Index – February 2020
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 […]
Residential Solar PV Price Index – January 2020
Average residential solar system prices have slightly decreased to $1.07 per watt ($/W) this month on the back of several factors, including changes to the composition of the Solar Choice […]
Is home solar battery storage worth it? (2020 Update)
Since 2015 Australians have been talking about home battery storage being on the cusp of financial viability. Are home batteries worth the investment in 2020? We’ve crunched the number for […]
Residential Solar PV Price Index – December 2019
Average residential solar system prices have slightly increased to $1.08 per watt ($/W) this month on the back of several factors, including changes to the composition of the Solar Choice […]
Commercial Solar PV Price Index for November 2019
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 2019
Average residential solar system prices have slightly increased to $1.06 per watt ($/W) this month on the back of several factors, including changes to the composition of the Solar Choice […]
AGL suggests EVs will drive a 20 fold increase in battery storage
Major Australian energy generator and retailer AGL has signalled a new focus on the “shared economy” in electricity and transport, with the prediction that electric vehicle uptake will drive a […]
Battery Storage Price Index – November 2019
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 […]
Residential Solar PV Price Index – October 2019
Average residential solar system prices have slightly increased to $1.05 per watt ($/W) this month on the back of several factors, including changes to the composition of the Solar Choice […]
