Before considering the transition to solar energy and the installation of solar panels in your home, we recommend reading this guide to understand the fundamentals. Solar panels are now a […]
Category: Solar Choice Company News
Important Australian solar PV industry updates and Solar Choice company news.
Top 5 Problems with Cheap Heat Pump Installations & How To Avoid Them
There are attractive rebates to reduce the upfront cost of heat pump hot water systems including the federal STC rebate and state rebates in NSW and Victoria. Like many rebate […]
Electric Vehicle Charger Grants Scheme for the Northern Territory
The Northern Territory Government has recently announced an Electric Vehicle Charger Grants Scheme for residential homes and businesses. Designed to help people switch to electric vehicles by making it easier […]
Alchemy Charge SmartPoint: An Independent Review by Solar Choice
Note: Solar Choice is independent from Alchemy Charge and is not affiliated with any EV charger manufacturer and has no incentive to promote any product over another. Ready to get […]
Guide to Queensland’s Battery Booster Rebate for Homeowners
Queensland government has launched a $10 million Solar Battery Booster rebate program for 2,000 households, or until funds run out. With rebates of $3,000 – $4,000 available for eligible households […]
Cricket for Climate & Cricket Australia’s Huge Step Towards Net Zero | Saves $1M | Solar Choice
Cricket for Climate was founded by Australia’s Test cricket captain Pat Cummins with a goal of making Cricket carbon neutral nationwide. Solar Choice was engaged at the start of the […]
E-Tex installs 1.4MW Solar PV System
The Etex Group is a global leader in lightweight construction, improving the quality of living with safe, sustainable, smart, and beautiful materials. The plant in Melbourne is a large manufacturing […]
What Size Solar System Do I Need? A Comprehensive Guide
It can be difficult to know what the best size solar system for you is. Solar salesmen frequently receive incentives to encourage customers to purchase the largest possible system. Usually, […]
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 – 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Is this Australia’s first utility to acknowledge death by solar?
The Northern Territory’s government-owned energy generation company has admitted to facing an “existential risk” from the rise of cheap solar power. The frank assessment was offered in Territory Generation’s 2019/2020 Statement […]
Residential Solar PV Price Index – September 2019
Average residential solar system prices have decreased to $1.03 per watt ($/W) this month on the back of several factors, including changes to the composition of the Solar Choice installer […]
Residential Solar PV Price Index – August 2019
Average residential solar system prices have decreased to $1.04 per watt ($/W) this month on the back of several factors, including changes to the composition of the Solar Choice installer […]
Residential Solar PV Price Index – July 2019
Average residential solar system prices continue to sit at about $1.05 per watt ($/W) for the second month in a row, including changes to the composition of the Solar Choice […]
A Virtual Power Plant case study: Vermont USA
As Solar Choice is currently undertaking the early stage preparations and structuring for a Virtual Power Plant (VPP) that can be made available for household, commercial and government premises across […]
Australia’s Clean Technology Future Event
Last night at Manly’s International College of Management Sydney located at St Patrick’s Estate, Zali Steggall hosted ‘Australia’s Clean Technology Future’ event. The event saw around 200 attendees young and […]
Solar Choice attend the Smart Energy Conference & Exhibition 2019
Smart Energy Council is the peak body for the solar, storage and smart energy in Australia. An annual event hosted by the Smart Energy Council provides an opportunity for renewable […]
Zali Steggall Hosts: Australia’s Clean Technology Future
Solar Choice has been at the forefront of the push to solar energy here in Australia for over a decade. With our National Head Office being located in Manly since […]
Total Facilities 2019
Solar Choice have been regular visitors and exhibitors at a number of renewable energy conferences such as Smart Energy and Australian Energy Storage , however last week we tried our hands at something new. […]
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 […]
Commercial Solar PV Price Index for February 2019
Changes in the composition of Solar Choice’s commercial solar installer network, combined with price updates from several companies have resulted in a slight upwards shift in average dollar per watt […]
Why Solar Choice provides the highest quality residential leads for installers
2018 was a record year for the amount of solar panels being installed on rooftops in Australia. However for solar installers the growth in the residential market has led to […]
NSW utilising water for energy: with numerous planned pumped hydro projects on the way
At the NSW Smart Energy Summit 2018 there was a lot of talk regarding the future of pumped hydro in NSW and the talk was promising. Mr Turnbull of course talked […]
Solar Choice attends NSW Smart Energy Summit
Solar Choice were “out of the office” last Tuesday 4th December to watch the Smart Energy Council play host to the NSW Smart Energy Summit. Pre-arrival the buzz was centred around […]
Commercial Solar PV Price Index for November 2018
Changes in the composition of Solar Choice’s commercial solar installer network, combined with price updates from several companies have resulted in a slight downwards shift in average dollar per watt […]
Manly’s “Solar Beach” – 2018 Christmas Drinks
Manly has become recognised internationally as a vibrant and flourishing hub for businesses engaged in the Australian solar industry. Manly is now known in our sector as “Solar Beach”. Last […]
Mount Majura Solar Farm – ENERGEIA
The Mount Majura Solar Farm north of Canberra Airport (co-developed by Solar Choice and Solar Fields, commissioned in 2016) was proud host last weekend to an engaging and talented performance […]
