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 power in Adelaide, SA: Compare prices & installers
Category: Installation advice
Solar Choice blog articles about what to consider when installing your solar power system.
Tesla Powerwall 3: Game Changer or Missed Opportunity?
Powerwall 3 pic.twitter.com/0OXw9hvZNp — Tesla Energy (@teslaenergy) February 25, 2024 Tesla has officially launched the Powerwall 3 in the US. This solar battery & inverter combo is the next generation […]
Solar Hot Water System: Everything You Need to Know
If you’re a Homeowner with roof top solar panels, you’ll want to make the most of the electricity they produce. The best way to reduce electricity costs and to increase […]
Sungrow Battery: An Independent Review by Solar Choice
Inverter manufacturer Sungrow has recently introduced its PowCube battery storage system into the Australian market. The PowCube system consists of a Sungrow SH5K Hybrid inverter and up to 3x SPB4K8 […]
Enphase Battery: An Independent Review by Solar Choice
We recently published an article on the topic of how much money a household could save with a Tesla Powerwall 2. Soon thereafter, we received two separate requests to do […]
TW 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 TW Solar – Company History TongWei […]
GoodWe 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 GoodWe Solar – Company History Established […]
Solar Inverter Sizing to Improve Solar Panel Efficiency
The efficiency of the inverter drives the efficiency of a solar panel system. Inverters change the Direct Current (DC) from solar panels into Alternating Current (AC), which is what we […]
10 Best Solar Panels in Australia 2024
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 […]
5kW Solar Systems: Pricing, Output, and Returns
5 kilowatt (5kW) solar systems have become one of the most popular sizes in Australia. This due to the combination of high energy yields and great value for money that they […]
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 […]
3kW Solar Panel Systems: Costs, Output, and Returns
How much does a 3kW solar system cost in Australia, and how much energy can you expect it to produce? This article takes a look at these questions, as well […]
Solar Panels Sydney: Compare Costs & Installers
Sydney holds one of the leading install rates for solar power across the world. In fact, in certain suburbs of Sydney (such as Schofields), the data from the Australian Photovoltaic […]
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 some of the key […]
How Much Electricity Does A Solar Panel Produce?
The amount of electricity a solar panel produces is obviously one of the crucial things that you need to know when looking to install a solar system. Some solar energy companies are […]
Kilowatts vs kilowatt-hours in solar power & battery storage: Power, energy or capacity?
If you’re shopping around for solar panels or battery storage for your home, you’re undoubtedly come across the terms ‘kilowatt’ (abbreviated as kW) and kilowatt-hour (kWh). These terms might be […]
Expanding an existing solar system with more panels and/or batteries? Know your options
There are nearly 2 million Australian households with solar panels installed on their roofs. Many of these households would like to add more solar and/or batteries to their systems, but […]
Solar trackers
NB: Some of the information about Solar Feed-in Tariffs and return on investment in this article may be out of date. See our Solar Feed-in Tariffs page for up-to-date information […]
Solar Battery Size Calculator: What size battery do I need?
What size solar panel array do you need for your home? And if you’re considering battery storage, what solar battery size would be most appropriate? This article includes tables that […]
15kW solar systems: A great size for large homes & businesses
15kW solar systems are a great system size for homes with high levels of energy consumption or businesses with small to middling energy needs – provided that they have sufficient […]
9kW solar PV systems: Compare installers & prices
Residential solar power has taken Australia by storm, with the roofs of more than 1 in 10 suitable homes now equipped with solar panels. What size solar system is right […]
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 […]
10kW Solar System: Price, Output & Payback
10kW solar systems are a great investment for Australian homes with high levels of electricity consumption or businesses with relatively small electricity needs. This article takes a look at 10kW solar […]
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 […]
How to Choose the Best Solar Installer for Your Home
At Solar Choice, we understand the importance of finding a reputable solar installer to meet your energy needs. Going solar is a significant investment, and choosing the right installer is […]
North Curl Curl SLSC installs Solar and Battery
North Curl Curl Surf Life Saving Club has a proud history on the Northern Beaches of Sydney, supporting a safe environment for 160,000 annual visitors, 1,600 members and over 600 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
Is An Off Grid Solar System Worth It?
Solar systems in Australia have become more popular over the last 10 years, mostly due to the price of renewable energy dropping materially. It comes to no surprise that some […]
