The solar industry has thrown its weight behind the Independent candidate for Warringah, Zali Steggall, in her bid to oust former prime minister and chief renewables obstructionist, Tony Abbott, in […]
Zali Steggall Hosts: Australia’s Clean Technology Future
Solar Choice has been at the forefront of the push to solar energy here in Australia for over a decade. With our National Head Office being located in Manly since […]
Solar Power in NSW: What are the benefits?
Solar power is still a great investment in NSW even in the absence a feed-in tariff incentive in the state. The fact that solar PV system prices have been declining […]
The lies being told by coal lobby to push for Queensland coal plant
The federal government has bowed to the push for a new coal-fired power generator in Queensland, and agreed to a feasibility study for around Gladstone, or at the site of […]
Coalition climate scare campaign continues, in desperate pitch to farmers
The federal Coalition’s carbon scare campaign continues this week with claims from the Morrison government agriculture minister, David Littleproud, that just a 1 per cent cut to national emissions could […]
Solar for Schools
Solar Choice is experienced in School Projects “Education is what remains after one has forgotten what one has learned in school” Albert Einstein Schools possess Australia’s next generation of bright […]
Is home solar power still worth it in Australia in 2019?
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 […]
Total Facilities 2019
Solar Choice have been regular visitors and exhibitors at a number of renewable energy conferences such as Smart Energy and Australian Energy Storage , however last week we tried our hands at something new. […]
UNSW says home hydrogen storage for rooftop solar could be real by 2020
The University of New South Wales is working with Tamworth-based company H2Store to develop renewable hydrogen storage solutions it says could rival lithium-ion battery technology – and within a couple […]
Australia renewables share rises to 21.2%, but transport emissions soar
New data has has clocked the share of renewable energy in Australia’s electricity generation at 21.2 per cent, as the contributions from wind and solar continue to grow. The latest […]
Genex finalises NSW solar purchase, as progress continues on Kidston hydro
The Australian company behind the ground-breaking Kidston solar and pumped hydro storage project in north Queensland has completed the acquisition of an 50MW solar project in NSW. Genex Power said […]
Germany sources 65% of electricity production from renewables in last week
Germany’s 2040 target of 65 per cent renewable electricity generation is looking more and more achievable, with the EU nation managing to hit 64.8 per cent just this month, in […]
Solar Choice manages tender for Mclean Poultry Farms
McLean Farms located 2 hours west of Brisbane is a leader in Australia in the farming and supply of free range chicken eggs. Like many businesses in the Agricultural Sector, […]
Solar Choice develops 1.7MW Solar Project with Pace Farms
Solar Choice worked closely with the CEO and CFO of Pace Farms to understand their business needs and layout of the chicken egg farm to help design an optimal solar […]
Scientists slap down Australia government over fake climate claims
A group of leading Australian climate scientists, academics and former heads of energy companies have slapped down the federal government for its continued claims that Australia is pulling its weight […]
Networks unveil “safe and fair” rooftop solar, battery connection standards
Energy Networks Australia has this week released what it says mark the first nationally consistent approach for the installation of distributed energy resources. The standardised guidelines aim, in particular, to […]
PV Performance Checker
“These days, solar panels are a commonsense investment decision for virtually any Australian home with a roof and a bit of daytime electricity usage.” – SolarChoice – One of the […]
Solar Choice experienced in Poultry Farm projects
Technology has driven poultry farming to a highly automated and computerised practice, enabling significant increases in the output for farmers. This has also dramatically increased the energy costs […]
Commercial Solar PV Price Index for February 2019
Changes in the composition of Solar Choice’s commercial solar installer network, combined with price updates from several companies have resulted in a slight upwards shift in average dollar per watt […]
Residential Solar uptake: Poorer homes purchasing quicker than the rich
The long entertained myth that solar is a form of luxury for the rich, that the poor aren’t able too afford has definitely passed its expiry date. In a new […]
SA Water on path to “net zero” power bills, with 154MW solar rollout
SA Water has contracted Adelaide-based company Enerven to roll-out a planned 154MW of solar PV and 34MWh of energy storage across more than 70 of the utility’s sites. SA Water […]
Why Solar Choice provides the highest quality residential leads for installers
2018 was a record year for the amount of solar panels being installed on rooftops in Australia. However for solar installers the growth in the residential market has led to […]
Networks unveil new plan that signals rapid decline of coal and gas
Final plans for a major new transmission line linking South Australia and New South Wales have been submitted, promising sizeable benefits to both the National Electricity Market and consumers. Transmission […]
Rooftop solar, batteries early winners in NSW election race
NSW major political parties have unveiled plans to boost solar and battery storage uptake in the state, in the lead-up to the March 23 election. The opposition Labor Party was […]
Energy efficient homes could save households $1,000-plus a year on bills
Australian households could save up to $1000 a year on electricity costs from energy efficiency measures alone, a new report has found – but only with the backing of strong […]
Musk says Tesla big battery to pay for itself within a few years, bigger ones on the way
South Australia’s $96 million “big battery” – the 100MW/129MWh Hornsdale Power Reserve – could pay for itself within just a few years, according the founder of company behind it, Tesla. […]
How solar is working for my home this summer (Solartopia #15)
Even after a year and a half of living in a solar-powered home, I get a warm fuzzy feeling every time I think about the panels on my roof. It’s […]
Talking To Your Builder About Incorporating Solar Into Your Build
Guest Blogger – Adam Gabay – Director, AAG Constructions When it comes to thinking about all the things that you should include in your new home or renovation, going solar should […]
Yurika! Queensland to install Tesla big battery in Townsville
Australia is set to get another Tesla battery system on its National Electricity Market, with Queensland’s government-owned utilities to install a 4MW/8MWh system in Townsville later this year. The new […]
Top 5 Reasons to go solar for a Business in 2019
Thinking about installing a solar system for your business? You may have looked at solar before however felt that the numbers were not quite what you were looking for. Why […]
Australia tipped to add 70,000 home batteries in 2019, lead global demand
Australia has been tipped to become the biggest home battery market in the world in 2019, with solar households forecast to install tens of thousands of energy storage systems. In […]
