A crucial element to a commercial or residential apartment EV charging project is the Load Management System. What is an EV Charging Load Management System? The purpose of these systems […]
EV Charging: Load Management Systems
Solar Battery Costs – Are They Worth It?
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 […]
Solar Battery Costs: Solar Battery Price Index
In 2017 we launched this Solar Choice Battery Price Index which is updated every 3 months. Solar Choice has previously been publishing average solar PV system prices on a monthly […]
Commercial Solar Prices: Current Averages by Capital City
Since May 2014, Solar Choice has been publishing average commercial solar panel prices providing based on live information. The data we use comes from our installer network database, which consists […]
Northern Territory Apartment Solar Scheme Guide
The Northern Territory Government, in partnership with the Australian Government, has launched the Northern Territory Solar for Multi Dwellings Grant Scheme on October 24, 2024. This NT solar incentive is […]
Commercial Solar Adelaide: Maximizing Solar Benefits for Businesses
Adelaide businesses are in an ideal position to benefit from commercial solar systems. Despite being in the southern part of Australia, Adelaide’s classification under STC Zone 3 means businesses can […]
Guide to Queensland’s Battery Booster Rebate for Homeowners
[Program closed] The Battery Booster program closed to new conditional approval applications on 8 May 2024. After receiving a conditional approval letter, householders will still have up to 90 days […]
Solar Panel Cleaning: Should You Hire a Professional Cleaner?
Solar panel cleaning affects your systems ability to take in sunlight and convert it into usable energy. Anything that blocks the sunlight from reaching the silicon on the solar panels […]
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 […]
Apartment EV Charging: All You Need To Know
With the rapid rise of electric vehicle (EV) adoption in Australia, apartment residents and building managers are facing unique challenges around installing EV charging infrastructure in strata buildings. From navigating […]
Solar Panels Comparison: Types & Brands
There are over 100 solar panel brands approved by the Clean Energy Council for sale under Australia’s federal rebate scheme. As the most valuable part of your solar system, the […]
Solar Panels Melbourne: Compare solar prices and installers in Victoria
Considering solar panels in Melbourne, Victoria & wondering if they’re still worth it in 2024? You’re not alone. With rising energy prices, many Victorian homeowners are switching to solar and […]
Heat Pump Hot Water Systems – A Complete Buyers Guide
Last year 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 […]
Heat Pump Hot Water System Savings Calculator
One of the fundamental pieces of information most buyers want to understand is ‘how much money will I save by upgrading to a hot water heat pump?’. The below calculator […]
Kurraba Point Apartment Building Installs EV Charging Solution
Solar Choice was initially engaged by a strata committee member in December 2023 to complete an EV Charging feasibility study for the building which clearly set out the different options […]
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 […]
Solar Batteries: Comparison and Benefits
As it stands today, most home solar systems in Australia do not have a solar battery attached. Mainly due to their high upfront cost when compared to the savings they […]
Solar Panels Brisbane: Compare installers & prices
Well over 30% of the homes in Brisbane have solar panels on their roofs – one of the highest rates of any of Australia’s capital cities. Why have Brisbane residents […]
80 Royal St installs 100kW Solar System in Embedded Network
Solar Choice was engaged by the chairperson of the strata committee for Eastbrook Village which is a high rise apartment building in East Perth. Amongst other motivations, the committee was […]
Strata building in Bardon, QLD installs 22kW solar
A 3 unit commercial strata building has installed 22kW of solar split across 4 individual solar systems. The best value solution in this instance was to allocate some roof space […]
Strata Apartment Building in Alexandria installs 26kW shared solar system
A 14 unit residential apartment building in Alexandria has installed a shared solar system to provide renewable energy to all the individual apartments in the building. Solar Choice was initially […]
Apartment building in Balgowlah installs shared solar system
A 4-storey, 8 unit building in Balgowlah, NSW has installed a shared solar system which will deliver renewable energy to all of the units in the building and to the […]
Solar power in Adelaide, SA: Compare prices & installers
Did you know that in Adelaide, SA, a whopping 30-40% of homes have rooftop solar panels installed? With historic lows in Adelaide solar panel prices and soaring electricity rates, more […]
Solar Panels For Home – All You Need to Know About Solar Systems
Before making the transition to solar energy and installing solar panels in your home, it’s crucial to understand how solar systems work, the different types of installation options, costs involved, […]
360 Early Education Installs 64kW Solar System
360 Early Education is a leader in early childcare with sites across the ACT and NSW. The business has taken a positive stance on minimising their carbon footprint through capitalising […]
74 Northbourne Ave installs 100kW Solar System
James Court is a multi-level apartment building located on Northbourne Avenue in Braddon. The building was well-suited to a large solar system to tackle the common area electricity which covered […]
Solar Panels Canberra, ACT: Compare costs & installers
At Solar Choice, we offer an unbiased guide on solar panels and solar installation in Canberra, ACT, because we’re independent from installers and manufacturers. This means you get the honest […]
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 […]
Solar Panels Perth, WA: Compare prices & installers
Looking to reduce your electricity bills in Perth and take advantage of Western Australia’s abundant sunshine? Installing solar panels in WA is one of the smartest investments you can make. […]
South Australian Small Business Energy Efficiency Grant: Ultimate Guide (2024)
The round 2 South Australian Small Business Energy Efficiency Grant was launched on the 27th of August as part of the $154 million Economic Recovery Fund (ERF) by the Malinauskas […]
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, […]
