Yesterday the Coalition announced an increase in the Instant Asset Write Off threshold from $30,000 to $150,000. Additionally the scope has been increased to include businesses with up to $500m […]
SA big batteries again steer state through interconnector dramas
South Australia’s three big batteries have once again played a crucial role in helping the state to avoid black-outs after it was ‘islanded’, once again, from the rest of […]
Solar projects, some wind farms hit by more transmission downgrades
Some of Australia’s key solar farms and wind projects have been hit by yet more transmission downgrades, while some have won a reprieve, in the latest draft inter-regional marginal […]
Residential Solar PV Price Index – March 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 […]
Another 100 stand-alone solar and battery systems to be installed by Western Power
Western Australia is forging ahead with its new approach to fringe-of-grid power supply, with the roll out of another 100 solar and battery-based stand-alone power systems. The solar and […]
Origin profit hit by outages and solar uptake, battery plans hostage to UNGI
Origin Energy says it is looking at opportunities to expand its portfolio in Victoria, including its first grid-connected big battery, after reporting a sharp fall in earnings from its […]
Victoria intervenes to try and solve wind and solar bottlenecks in local grid
Victoria’s state Labor government has announced a dramatic split from national electricity rules in a bid to fast-track urgent grid upgrades, unlock more large-scale renewables and encourage more big […]
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 […]
Rio Tinto joins iron ore mining giants making big switch to solar and batteries
Mining giant Rio Tinto has announced plans to spend $98 million on a new 34MW solar farm at the Koodaideri mine in the Pilbara, as well as a 45MW/12MWh lithium-ion […]
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 […]
Wind, solar projects warned of seven year delays in Victoria, NSW
Developers and owners of new wind and solar projects in Victoria and New South Wales have been warned of delays of up to seven years for grid connection at a […]
Albanese downbeat on zero carbon bill, but describes new coal plant as “unicorn”
The leader of the federal opposition has downplayed the prospects of a cross-bench bill to commit Australia to a target of net-zero emissions by 2050, saying there was little chance […]
Morrison’s refusal to move on climate, and the “prosperity doctrine”
How do you explain a prime minister who says he accepts the science of climate change, acknowledges the link between it and the devastating bushfires, and then chooses to do […]
AEMO takes control of S.A. big batteries to help manage isolated grid
South Australia’s three big battery storage systems have been commandeered by the Australian Energy Market Operator, to help usher the state’s grid after it was isolated from the rest of […]
Battery Storage Price Index – February 2020
Solar Choice has previously been publishing average solar PV system prices on a monthly basis since August 2012 in our Solar PV Price Index, which focused on household solar prices […]
Indonesian 145MW Floatovoltaic Plant to be built in West Java
Masdar a UAE based renewables developer has contracted a Solar Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Indonesia’s state-owned electricity company. The offtake agreement greenlights the countries first floating solar photovoltaic plant […]
Australia wind and solar investment plunges as Coalition turns blind eye to transition
Investment in large-scale renewable energy in Australia plunged by 60 per cent in 2019, according to new data released by Bloomberg New Energy Finance, after a year of continued energy […]
Angus Taylor’s secret consultation on emissions cuts stacked towards big emitters
An “expert panel” hand-picked by federal energy minister Angus Taylor to identify new opportunities for emissions reduction in Australia has been heavily stacked towards the fossil fuel industry, new evidence […]
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 Solar still worth it in Australia?
Rooftop solar on its own is already affordable enough to be a smart choice for virtually any Australian home with an unshaded roof and some daytime electricity usage. This is true even […]
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 […]
Should Australia carry-over Kyoto Protocol units for Paris agreement?
As delegates from the COP25 UN climate talks make their way home from Madrid, attention has focused on one of the core sticking points – the issue of surplus emissions […]
AEMO outlines plan to reach 90% renewables by 2040
The Australian Energy Market Operator has warned the national grid will need at least 30GW of new wind and solar capacity to replace outgoing coal power plants over the next […]
Always know which electricity plan is best for you: WATTever launches Deal Tracker service
Choosing the right electricity retailer & plan is an essential first step in keeping power bills under control. For Australia’s nearly 2 million solar households, the question is arguably even […]
SAPN offering cheaper costs for energy used during solar hours
South Australia Power Networks is proposing to introduce a new electricity tariff structure offering residential customers significant discounts to encourage them to shift their consumption to the middle of the […]
The 2013 Adelaide City solar panel rebate scheme
Note: This rebate finished in 2013. To read about the current STC scheme which all Adelaide homeowners, landlords and businesses can acess – click here! […]
A $20b plan to power Singapore with 10GW of Solar PV in the N.T.
A $20 billion plan to power Singapore with Australian solar power is likely to be completely feasible and very profitable, but has required some ‘crazy folks’ to get it off […]
The ACT to host Australia’s largest community solar farm
The ACT remains on track to become home to Australia’s largest community-owned solar farm after early site preparation works including test pitting for Aboriginal artefacts recently commenced for the 1MW […]
100MW Solar Farm in Clare Valley submitted for DA
Plans for a 100MW solar and battery project in South Australia’s Clare Valley have been submitted for development approval by FRV Services Australia. The proposed Chaff Mill Solar Farm would […]
Rooftop Solar contributes 64% of SA’s demand at intraday peak
The Australian Energy Market Operator says South Australia’s push towards “net 100 per cent renewables” is accelerating rather than slowing down, with the 2018/19 contribution of wind and solar providing […]
