One of the much-touted advantages of solar panels as an energy generation technology is their low maintenance requirements. Once installed, a solar panel array will continue to produce power for […]
Commercial solar power in Fyshwick, ACT
Fyshwick, ACT is an industrial area whose high concentration of flat, solar-ready roof space makes it a great spot for businesses interested in commercial-scale solar power. This article provides an overview […]
South Australia feed-in tariff recipients could lose benefit by installing energy storage
SA electricity distribution company South Australia Power Networks mentioned in a recently released ‘PV Process Update‘ (PDF) that anyone currently receiving one of the state’s solar feed-in tariffs (premium or transitional) […]
Renusol’s CS60: An innovative approach to solar panel mounting for flat surfaces
Renusol GmbH is a leading innovator in the field of solar module mounting. The company and its US subsidiary Renusol America design and manufacture solutions for both ground-mounted and rooftop […]
RESA’s VoltLogic to be used for limiting solar export in NT demo project
Renewable Energy Systems Australia (RESA) has announced that its STATCOM/inverter, VoltLogic, will be deployed at Palmerston Golf Club in Darwin, Northern Territory in a partnership with the club, a prominent local solar installation […]
Solar Choice sponsors 10kW solar power system for Manly Surf Life Saving Club
Commercial solar project tender management company and residential solar system brokerage Solar Choice has sponsored the installation of a 10kW solar power system for Manly Surf Life Saving Club. The system […]
Could solar system owners face additional power bill charges?
Since covered in an article in the Australian last week, sparks have been flying about the Australian Energy Market Commission’s (AEMC’s) stated ‘strategic priorities’ for the future development of Australia’s National […]
Solar power in Gippsland, Vic: Compare prices & installers
Considering installing a solar power system in Gippsland, Victoria? This article covers almost everything you need to know about having solar panels in stalled in Gippsland, including solar PV system […]
Compare solar power deals in the Southern Highlands, NSW: Bowral, Mittagong & surrounds
Considering investing solar power for your home or business in the Southern Highlands, NSW? This article covers the things that Bowral, Mittagong, and other Southern Highlands residents will need to […]
Solar power in Nowra, NSW: Compare solar deals
Looking for a solar power system in Nowra, NSW? This article covers (nearly) everything you need to know about installing solar panels in Nowra, including incentives, solar system size, system […]
Compare solar panel deals in Warrnambool, Victoria
Thinking about installing a solar power system in Warrnambool, Victoria? This article is an overview of (nearly) everything you need to know about going solar there, including solar system prices, […]
Australia’s largest tracker-equipped rooftop solar array goes online in Victoria
Steel products manufacturer Hilton Manufacturing has commissioned a one-of-a-kind project on the roof of its factory in Dandenong South, outside Melbourne, Victoria. The commercial-scale solar array is unique in Australia […]
Find the best solar deals in Bathurst, NSW
This article is an overview of (almost) everything you need to know if you’re considering installing a solar PV system in Bathurst, NSW. What size system do you need for […]
Solar PV Price Index–Oct 2013
Solar PV system prices dropped notably in Adelaide between September and October, likely as a result of installers addressing new realities in light of the closure of SA’s transitional feed-in […]
Are solar panels still worth it in Queensland? 100MW of new installations say ‘yes’
In a bit of good news for the Queensland solar scene, the state has become the first in Australia to achieve 1 gigawatt (GW) of rooftop solar capacity, according to network […]
New South Australian solar feed-in tariff draft rate: 7.6c/kWh
South Australia has come a step closer to determining the rate at which homes and businesses that have installed a rooftop solar system will be reimbursed for the excess solar […]
World energy mix may shift towards renewables faster than expected
Renewable energy is making headway in ways unanticipated just 5 years ago, according to a report from Citi Research. Some of the key details of Citi’s report–provocatively titled ‘Energy Darwinism–the […]
Compare solar panel installation deals in Orange, NSW: Benefits & options
Thinking about installing solar panels in Orange, NSW? The world has entered a new era of affordability for solar power, and more and more Australians–including Orange residents–are considering solar power […]
Energy storage options are growing (Part 1): What are the benefits?
Energy storage systems are a hot topic, and conditions are ripe for the solar PV/energy storage industry set to take off globally for residential, commercial, and industrial applications. Part 1 of this […]
Are solar panels worth it in Adelaide, SA? Before and after the feed-in tariff
With the deadline for SA’s transitional feed-in tariff looming (30 Sept 2013), Adelaide residents are doubtless asking themselves whether solar panels will be worth the investment after the subsidy is […]
Solar farm projects near airports: Is glare an issue?
The Canberra Times recently published a piece about the concerns about potential glare from the solar panels of the proposed 4 megawatt (MW) Mount Majura Solar Farm, given its proximity to Canberra […]
Compare solar panel installation deals in Port Lincoln, SA
Thanks to a number of different factors–including consistent sunshine, the falling price of solar systems as well as South Australia’s solar feed-in tariff (which will close to new applicants on […]
Residential solar PV/energy storage market poised for rapid growth: Lux Research
Hybrid solar photovoltaic (PV) cum energy storage systems are set to see rapid growth, according to a report by Lux Research, corroborating similar predictions put out by IMS earlier this year. […]
Is it wise to go with cheap solar panels in Adelaide, SA?
Price is understandably one of the first things that someone considering an investment in a solar PV system will ask about. ‘Can I get cheap solar panels in Adelaide?’ is […]
Among Coalition’s changes to renewable support schemes, an ARENA budget cut for the 1m solar homes program
The Coalition, as largely anticipated, has come to power following the 7 September election, riding a wave of anti-Labour sentiment. Everyone involved in renewables or with an interest in renewable […]
Solar PV Price Index–September 2013
Thanks to a change in Solar Choice database functionality, figures from a larger number of installers than usual was used in calculating solar PV system installation prices for September 2013. […]
Solar power poised to go big-time in Africa
A recent article from CNN news shines a light on the solar boom is currently underway in Africa. In particular, the country of South Africa now boasts the highest renewable […]
Solar inverter decibel levels: Do solar farms make noise?
With the number of utility-scale solar installations and solar farms growing across Australia, it seems inevitable that concerns will be raised as this relatively new technology gains prominence in the country’s […]
The post-election trajectory of solar power in Australia
Australia will vote for a new federal government on 7 September 2013–less than a week away–and although by no means a certainty, polls show the Lib-Nats tipped to win, ushering in […]
Tasmania’s feed-in tariff rate drops; South Australia’s is the next to go
Tasmania’s 1-for-1 solar feed-in tariff closed to new applicants over the weekend, with Solar Choice seeing a surge in Tasmanian enquiries leading up to the deadline. What’s next for solar […]
Compare solar panel prices & installers in Murray Bridge, SA
If you’re thinking about installing solar panels in Murray Bridge, SA, it’s first important to understand exactly how installing a solar power system will benefit your home or business there. […]
