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: Solar system sizes
Articles about solar system sizes: From 1.5kW, 5kW, 10kW to 100kW solar PV systems and beyond, for commercial and residential applications.
Solar Panels Sydney: Compare Costs & Installers
Sydney is a leading city for residential solar power installations, with suburbs like Schofields seeing over 70% of homes fitted with solar panels, according to the Australian Photovoltaic Institute. If […]
How is Solar Energy used? Self-consumption explained
Solar self-consumption is the key to maximising the return on your solar energy system. As feed-in tariffs continue to decrease across Australia, optimising how you use the solar energy produced […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Solar Choice Brokers 80kW solar system for Strathfield Council Library & Innovation Hub
The Strathfield Council Library & Innovation Hub located on Rochester Street in Homebush was built in 2004 and has been a pillar of the community ever since. The internal space was refurbished […]
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 […]
Commercial Solar Panels in Darwin, NT – learn & compare options
This article provides a guide on what you need to know when considering installing a commercial solar system in Darwin. What are the benefits of Commercial Solar Power in Darwin? […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Commercial Solar PV Price Index for August 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 upwards shift in average dollar […]
Off grid power systems: can you go off the grid with a 10kW solar system plus battery storage?
We previously wrote an article about the feasibility of an Australian home going off-grid with a 3kW solar system – quite a small system size for such an ambitious endeavour. […]
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 […]
Is home solar battery storage worth it? (updated 2019)
This article has since been updated for 2019. Click here to see the updated version. Since 2015 Australians have been talking about home battery storage being on the cusp of […]
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 […]
