This morning the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) has announced that most states will be facing a price increase of 20 to 22 percent while Victorian consumers are looking at an […]
Category: Federal Government solar panel incentives
Solar Choice Blog entries about Australian government Solar Power incentive schemes
Is home solar power in Australia still worth it in 2023?
Solar Energy provides many benefits for the environment, this article examines the costs, benefits and payback period of installing solar panels on a residential rooftop. What is the average […]
Next DC installs 300kW at Macquarie Park site
Next DC’s data centres are recognised world-wide for their engineering and service delivery excellence, and now they are sustainable as well. Solar Choice developed a business case for Next DC […]
Mad Molecules Installs 12.6kW Solar System
Director Martin Hockey had just purchased the factory in mid-2021. They had previously been spending around $5-6k at the previous location and felt “a-close to” 10kw solution was best suited […]
Electric Vehicle Charging in Apartment Buildings (Strata)
The main challenge: Buildings power supply vs EV charging load You may think, why can’t the new owners of the electric vehicle just pay for their own chargers to be […]
The Jade Cosmetic Clinic Installs 10kW Solar System
The Jade Cosmetic Clinic provides an extensive range of medical treatments and have locations in Cairns, Brisbane and Trinity Beach. In early 2021 quarterly power bills were around $2,500 so […]
Sydney Amateur Sailing Club Installs 10kW Solar System
Founded in 1872, The Amateurs is one of the oldest yacht clubs in Australia. In a stunning location on the shore of Mosman Bay, The Amateurs is home to a […]
Which electricity retailer offers the best solar feed-in tariff?
Feed-in tariffs in Australia: How they’ve changed Solar feed-in tariffs are arrangements where a solar system owner is paid for the solar energy that they send into the grid. At one point […]
Albert Johnson Installs 83kW Solar System
Albert Johnson are a family-owned company proudly supplying timber to the mining industry for over 80 years. Priding themselves in supplying quality product and utilising their own fleet of transport […]
Boortmalt installs 95kW Solar System at Minto Malt Plant
Boortmalt is the world’s leading malting company with a 3 million tonnes production capacity. The group is present on 5 continents with 27 malting plants. Solar Choice assisted the plant […]
Time is almost up to capitalise on Temporary Full Expensing of solar projects
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic the Australian government introduced an incentive to promote business activity which greatly improves the ROI for solar projects. Essentially solar projects can be expensed […]
SwitchDin features in US-based VPP Partnership
Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) has announced the formation of a Virtual Power Plant Partnership (VP3) which is an initiative that works to mobilise the industry and transform policy to support […]
Club Totem installs 50kW solar system
Club Totem is one of the leading clubs across the northern beaches with fantastic food options at Forty Baskets restaurant and a number of function rooms along with their […]
Australian Wildflowers Installs 55kW of Solar
Australian Flower Investment Company is a leader in growing, picking, bunching and packaging Australian wildflowers which are sold across Australia. In May 2021 Jo Gardner, Managing Director, approached Solar Choice […]
Terra Madre rolls out 238kW of solar panels across 3 sites
Terra Madre is a leader in affordable organic foods with a 28-year history based in Melbourne. Owner, Sam McGinley, pursued the solar project with the intention of lowering the business’s […]
Commercial Solar Maintenance: Why, how and how often
Many commercial solar installations across Australia have been sold on the premise of ‘set and forget’, the idea that once the solar system is installed, it will run flawlessly […]
Gympie Council installs 27kW solar panel system
Solar Choice has been helping Gympie Council assessing the potential for a solar installatin across more than 10 buildings ranging from simple office spaces to sewage treatment plants. The first […]
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 […]
Genex and Solar Choice sign deal on 2,000MW Bulli Creek Solar Farm & Energy Storage Project
Solar Choice has today executed transaction documents with experienced energy storage and solar farm developer Genex Power Limited (ASX: GNX) to progress the multi-staged 2,000MW Bulli Creek Solar Farm & […]
Most Efficient Solar Panels in Australia
Once you have decided to install a residential solar system to power your home, and maybe even your electric car, you have a few other important decisions to make. […]
Fronius Solar Inverters: An Independent Review by Solar Choice
Overview of Fronius – Company History Founded in Austria on June 20th 1945, Fronius is an international company with a 75 year history in the manufacture of welding equipment and […]
Msquare 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. Msquare Energy Pty Ltd – Company History Msquare […]
LG to Close Down Solar Panel Business
In an astonishing move LG have decided to close down their solar panel business to focus on other aspects of the energy market. The decision was made by the company’s […]
10 Greenest Energy Providers in Australia
The availability of renewable energy sourced from solar, wind and hydro is rapidly increasing right across Australia. At the same time, consumer demand for products that are sourced and produced […]
Book a Free Inspection for Hail Storm Damage – Rebuild Relief
Book a free inspection for your property now How it works: About Rebuild Relief: Rebuild Relief offer a free service to help customers through the complex insurance […]
LG Solar Panels- Independent Review
Note: Solar Choice is not a solar installer and has no financial or other incentives to promote any product brand over another. Overview of LG – Company History LG initially […]
Leapton 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. Leapton Solar- Company History Leapton Solar is a […]
Boort Poultry Farm Installs 200kW Solar
A new poultry farm was constructed in 2020 in Boort and is now powered by 200kW of solar panels. Solar Choice have partnered with Santrev, Australia’s leading poultry shed builder, […]
Solar Pool Pumps: Costs, Options and Benefits Explained
A backyard pool is the quintessential lifestyle accessory in Australia, and around 13% of Australian homes have a pool in the backyard. Having a pool provides relief from summer heat […]
Solar meets more than 100 per cent of local demand in South Australia again
Solar power, the vast majority of it generated on household and business rooftops, has again delivered more than 100 per cent of local demand in South Australia, in what is […]
Half of world’s planned solar projects in 2022 at risk due to rising costs
A new report has warned that more than half of the 90GW of large-scale solar projects planned for development next year could be delayed or even cancelled, due to a […]
