ACT electricity ActewAGL will be reducing its current solar feed-in tariff incentive a generous 1-for-1 rate (gross) to 7.5c/kWh (net). Those who wish to receive the current rate must submit […]
$400m to be invested in off-grid renewables by 2018: ARENA
Australia’s clean energy investment body–the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) announced a $400 million fund for off-grid and ‘fringe-of-grid’ communities. The purpose of the fund–in addition to driving investment in […]
Reminder: Deadline for Queensland 44c feed-in tariff is 30 June
Thousands of Queensland homes applied to be eligible for the state’s 44c/kWh Solar Bonus feed-in tariff scheme before it closed to new applicants on 9 July 2012. The scheme, which […]
Solar PV Price Index–June 2013
Average solar PV system prices for the 7 Australian cities included in the PV Price Check have more or less held steady since the previous month, May 2013. The June […]
Solar power for car dealerships: Benefits and options
The popularity of solar panels as a cost-cutting measure has been growing quickly in popularity amongst a wide range Australian businesses. This article is about the potential of benefits for […]
Solar Choice’s new & improved Solar Quote Comparison system: Benefits for installers
Solar Choice has developed a new system for its residential Solar Quote Comparisons which is now in effect across Australia. The changes will have a significant impact on the way that […]
Solar Choice’s new Solar Quote Comparisons: Benefits to customers
Solar Choice, Australia’s free solar energy installation brokering and advice service, has developed a new format for its popular Solar Quote Comparisons. The new system will make solar photovoltaic (PV) […]
Hanwha Q-cells Solar Panels: Yes, the “Q” stands for “Quality”
The people behind Q CELLS solar panels believe that “Claiming leadership means proving it”, highlighting that R&D is the main focus of the company. Founded in 1999, Q CELLS was […]
Solar power in Port Maquarie, NSW: Compare solar installers and prices
In line with wider trends, a growing number of homes and businesses in Port Maquarie are installing solar power systems to save money on their power bills. Thanks to the […]
More Australian businesses turning on solar power to cut costs
As electricity prices rise, more and more Australian businesses have been turning to solar panels to cut their energy bills, with the number of 10 kilowatt (kW) solar systems installed in […]
Tasmania feed-in tariff development: Current 27c/kWh rate to remain for 3 years?
It appears that Tasmanians who install solar panels under current feed-in tariff arrangements will continue to be eligible to receive the generous 27c per kilowatt-hour (kWh) rate for at least […]
Are solar panels worth it in Perth, WA?
With incentives having changed significantly both nationally and on the state level, many of those who are considering going solar ask themselves the question: “Is a solar system still worth […]
NSW feed-in tariff rates: IPART now preparing report for 2013-2014
NSW’s Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) has begun working on its recommendation for the state’s benchmark solar feed-in tariff rates for the financial year 2013-2014. IPART will be accepting submissions […]
Are solar panels worth the investment in Melbourne, Victoria?
Are solar panels worth it in Melbourne, Victoria? To date, a huge number of homes and businesses in Victoria have made the investment in solar panels, and this trend is […]
Solar panel installations in WA: Numbers steady, even without subsidies
If installation numbers are anything to go by, solar panels are still proving to be a worthwhile investment in Western Australia. The state continues to see a steady stream of […]
Solar PV Price Index–May 2013
The average price for installing a solar system at the beginning of May 2013 is down slightly from the previous month. System prices in Sydney, despite having risen slightly on […]
Solar power Kalgoorlie: Compare prices & installers
As electricity prices rise in WA–and in Kalgoorlie–more and more homes and businesses are looking towards solar power systems as a way to save money on their electricity bills. With […]
Compare solar power deals in Geraldton, WA
Why is Geraldton, Western Australia a good location for a solar photovoltaic (PV) system? Rising electricity prices are driving interest amongst home and business owners around the country in solar panels–Geraldton is […]
Find the best solar PV deals in Albany, WA
With electricity prices rising and solar system prices falling, Albany, Western Australia is a good place to install a solar PV system. Solar Choice is here to help our customers compare installers, […]
Breakthrough at UNSW could make solar panels cheaper, more efficient
A research team at the University of New South Wales’ ARC Photovoltaics Center of Excellence, led by Professor Stuart Wenham, has made a major breakthrough in silicon solar photovoltaic (PV) […]
Solar eCRM: Internet-based software for managing solar quotes, customers, and more
Solar eCRM is an online customer relationship management (CRM) software platform designed specifically for solar installation companies. Solar eCRM has features that allow companies to manage leads, compose quotes for […]
10 ways Solar Choice saves solar panel customers money
Since 2008, Solar Choice has helped over 105,000 Australians make an informed decision about going solar. By working with over a hundred solar system installation companies across Australia, Solar Choice […]
10 ways Solar Choice saves solar panel installers money
Since 2008, Solar Choice has been working with solar system installation companies across the country to bring transparency to the Australian solar market and to take the hassle out of […]
iEnergy microinverters in Australia
iEnergy is a power optimisation and power conversion product manufacturer whose microinverters have been available on the Australian market since the end of 2012. Microinverters have been growing in popularity […]
Solar Power in Broome, WA: Compare installers and prices
Broome is one of the sunniest places in Australia, making it a great spot to have a solar system. Solar systems have been growing in popularity across Australia, with over […]
Are solar panels worth the investment in South Australia?
Are solar panels worth it in South Australia? Thousands of homes and businesses in the state have made an investment in a solar system to date, with installations skyrocketing in […]
Find the best solar panel installation deals in Tamworth, NSW
Tamworth, NSW is a great place to install a solar photovoltaic (PV) system, thanks in great part to the falling price of solar panels globally and across Australia. Solar panels have become one of the […]
Solar energy storage market to see rapid expansion: IMS Research
Speculation that the market for storage solutions for solar photovoltaics (PV) is poised for huge growth has been given some additional credence thanks to a recent report published by IMS […]
Phase 2 of ACT large-scale feed-in tariff receives 15 applicants
The ACT is moving forward as planned with its ‘reverse auction’ feed-in tariff, or Solar Auction, for large-scale solar, with the submissions for Phase 2 of the program now in. In […]
Solar panels in Perth, WA: Compare prices & installers
Solar panels are a popular investment option for Perth homes and businesses, even without a strong state-sponsored feed-in tariff. Because of the high cost of electricity across Western Australia, the business case […]
Solar PV would be vital in a 100% renewable Australia: AEMO
The Australian Electricity Market Operator (AEMO), has released a draft version (pdf) of a study it is currently undertaking that investigates the possibility of an Australia that runs wholly on renewable […]
