The great news for NSW customers is that there are 2 governments rebates that are available for customers looking to upgrade their hot water system to an energy-efficient heat pump […]
Heat Pump Hot Water Systems – A Complete Buyers Guide
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In 2023 the number of heat pump hot water systems installed in Australia increased by 70%. The rise of this technology has been linked with improvements in performance, the ability […]
BYD Battery: An Independent Review by Solar Choice
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Background on BYD – Company History BYD Co Ltd was founded in 1995 in Shenzen, China. They are a manufacturer of automobiles, buses, forklifts, trucks, solar panels, and rechargeable batteries […]
Commercial Solar Adelaide: Understanding your options
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Despite being on the south side of Australia, Adelaide and the rest of South Australia is classified as STC Zone 3, meaning businesses are able to access the same rebate […]
Commercial Solar Perth – Prices, Output and Payback Periods
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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 […]
Commercial Solar Brisbane QLD: All you need to know!
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Solar power is an attractive investment option and great way to save money for businesses in Brisbane and across the rest of Queensland. This article provides an overview of commercial solar […]
Commercial Solar Melbourne VIC: Costs, Savings and Finance Options
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Solar power is an attractive investment option and great way to save money for businesses in Melbourne and across the rest of Victoria. This article provides an overview of the […]
Commercial Solar Sydney NSW – Prices, Output and Returns
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Solar Choice’s head office is based in Sydney and we have proven track record in commercial solar projects all across Australia over the last 16 years. This article provides an […]
Electric Vehicle Charger Grants Scheme for the Northern Territory
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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 […]
Bifacial Solar Panels – Are they worth it? Solar Choice
Bifacial solar panels have appeared on the market in recent years and offer some key differences to traditional mono-facial solar panels. As consumers, you need to know whether its worth […]
Redx Battery: An Independent Review by Solar Choice
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Note: Solar Choice is not a solar installer and has no financial or other incentives to promote Redx or any product brand. Overview of Redx– Company History Redx Technologies Australia […]
Solar Panel Costs: Solar Choice Price Index | July 2024
The Solar Choice Price Index measures the cost of solar power systems on a dollar per watt ($/W) basis. This pricing metric helps consumers and industry stakeholders understand the average […]
Apartment EV Charging: All You Need To Know
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Introduction Electric vehicles (EVs) are revolutionizing the way we think about transportation, offering a greener and more sustainable future. However, strata apartment EV charging presents unique challenges. This guide aims […]
DAS Solar Panels: An Independent Review by Solar Choice
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Note: Solar Choice is not a solar installer and has no financial or other incentives to promote DAS Solar or any other brand Overview of DAS – Company History DAS […]
10 Cheapest Electricity Providers in Brisbane
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So just who is the cheapest electricity provider in Brisbane? Let’s face it, working out the best deal on electricity is complicated, no matter where you live in Australia. There […]
Best Solar Inverters in Australia 2024
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What is the best inverter in Australia to use in your solar power system? There are many factors and options to consider. This article attempts to give our own opinion […]
Solar Panels For Home – All You Need to Know About Solar Systems
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 energy adoption has been […]
Solar Power Gold Coast: All you need to know!
About 30% of the homes in the Gold Coast, Queensland area have solar panels on their roofs. There are many good reasons why so many Gold Coast homes have gone […]
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 Panels Melbourne: Compare solar prices and installers in Victoria
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Are solar panels still worth the investment in Victoria? It would seem so: According to data from the Australian Photovoltaic Institute, some suburbs in Melbourne (such as Clyde) have over […]
Compare Solar Feed-in Tariffs – State by State
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State Solar Feed-In Tariffs State and Territory governments across Australia have adopted different approaches to what is normally referred to as a solar feed-in tariff, sometimes known as a solar bonus scheme […]
Which electricity retailer offers the best solar feed-in tariff?
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Solar 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 […]
Best SA Solar Feed-In Tariffs
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Residents in South Australia have the highest electricity rates in Australia. This explains why going solar is a big motivation for household owners there, with one in three having a […]
Best QLD Solar Feed-In Tariffs
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Queensland, otherwise known as the Sunshine state has a perfect environment for solar panel installations. With 300 days of sunshine per year and an average of 8-9 hours of sun […]
Best VIC Solar Feed-In Tariffs
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There is a wide variety of different reasons for residential homeowners to switch to solar energy in Victoria. This includes the cost savings of relying less on the grid or […]
Best NSW Solar Feed-In Tariffs
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Solar feed-in tariffs are a payment that you receive from your chosen electricity supplier in exchange for any surplus clean energy that your solar panels feed back into the grid. […]
Chelion Battery: An Independent Review by Solar Choice
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Note: Solar Choice is not a solar installer and has no financial or other incentives to promote Chelion or any product brand over another. Overview of Chelion – Company History […]
Alchemy Charge SmartPoint: An Independent Review by Solar Choice
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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 […]
Solar Panels Canberra, ACT: Compare costs & installers
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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 […]
Solar Power for Small Businesses (what you need to know)
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As a small business you will have a number of on-going expenses to consider. A few of these would be licences & insurance, staffing & wages, stock purchases, marketing and […]
Solar Battery Costs – Are They Worth It?
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Many of us in the solar industry and PV system owners have long awaited the day when the cost of home solar batteries drops enough to offer a reasonable financial […]