Average residential solar system prices have decreased to $1.05 per watt ($/W) this month on the back of several factors, including changes to the composition of the Solar Choice installer […]
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Backup power with home solar battery storage: What are your options?
Home battery storage is becoming increasingly popular in Australia, and one of the most in-demand features is backup power, which provides electricity to a home even when the grid is […]
9 things you should know if you’re considering home battery-storage
For several years now, home solar battery storage has been a hot topic in Australia, and 2019 looks set to be the best year yet for batteries. If you’re actively […]
Residential Solar PV Price Index – May 2019
Average residential solar system prices have increased to $1.17 per watt ($/W) this month on the back of several factors, including changes to the composition of the Solar Choice installer […]
Time of use vs flat rate electricity tariffs with solar & batteries
If you’re connected to the grid and own your home, you pay for electricity. In most places, in Australia, there are basically two types of tariffs: Flat rate tariffs (aka ‘peak […]
Solar system size limits: How much does your local network allow?
What’s the upper limit to the amount of solar panel capacity that you can put on your roof? This is actually a multi-layered question that involves your roof area, your […]
Residential Solar PV Price Index – April 2019
Average residential solar system prices have decreased to $1.16 per watt ($/W) this month on the back of several factors, including changes to the composition of the Solar Choice installer […]
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 […]
Residential Solar PV Price Index – February 2019
Average residential solar system prices have increased to $1.18 per watt ($/W) this month on the back of several factors, including changes to the composition of the Solar Choice installer […]
Solar Choice brokers 100kW solar installation for Dunstan Farmers Engineering
Solar Choice has brokered the installation of a 100kw solar array for Dunstan Farmers’ head office located in Kerang near the NSW/Vic border. The Dunstan brand has been established for […]
100kW Solar Installation at Lake Jindabyne Hotel – Solar Choice
Lake Jindabyne Hotel – one of the famous pubs in near the Snowy Mountains and Kosciusko National Park – has installed a 100kW grid-tied solar system in December 2018. Solar […]
Solar Choice attends NSW Smart Energy Summit
Solar Choice were “out of the office” last Tuesday 4th December to watch the Smart Energy Council play host to the NSW Smart Energy Summit. Pre-arrival the buzz was centred around […]
Residential Solar PV Price Index – November 2018
Average residential solar system prices have dipped down to $1.17 per watt ($/W) this month on the back of several factors, including changes to the composition of the Solar Choice […]
A list of Australian battery support schemes (existing & proposed) as of Nov 2018
If you care about battery storage and distributed energy in Australia, you’re probably aware that a number of battery incentive programs are now available through various state & territory governments […]
Solar Choice Brokers 90kw solar array for Vegefresh Pty Ltd
Wholesale Fruit & Vegetable operator in Gatton installed a 90kw solar system using Phono solar panels and Fronius inverters. The client came to Solar Choice with previous solar experience having had a large array […]
Solar Choice Brokers 36kw solar system for Prospect Medical Centre
Prospect Medical Centre is committed to ongoing development & improvement and remains dedicated to providing its patients with the highest quality healthcare. Due to a steep rise in energy costs […]
Solar Choice brokers 100kW solar installation for Foodbank Victoria
Solar Choice has managed the tender for a 100kW solar system now installed at non-for-profit organisation Foodbank Victoria. With just under 90 years of food experience they are the states […]
Solar a “no-brainer” for Victorian dairy co-op – batteries next
A Victorian dairy farming co-operative has turned to solar, and is considering plans to add battery storage, as it seeks to cut grid power consumption and change the way it […]
Different Types of Solar Panels – Which is best?
At Solar Choice we very commonly get asked about the different types of solar panels and what we recommend. This article attempts to explain the science behind the common panel […]
100kW solar installation for Alpha Hotel – Eastern Creek (brokered by Solar Choice)
In 2014 Solar Choice Commercial began discussions with Alpha Hotel (Eastern Creek Holdings) on a potential 100kW system for their property in Sydney, NSW. The system, now fully installed, consists of Canadian Solar […]
SwitchDin paves the way for virtual power plants & microgrids
SwitchDin is a Newcastle-based energy technology startup aiming to crack open the enormous potential of distributed energy resources (like small-scale solar and battery storage) in Australia’s energy future. The company […]
100kW solar installation for SwanCare Aged Care (brokered by Solar Choice)
In 2014 Solar Choice Commercial began discussions with SwanCare Aged Care on a potential 100kW system for their property in Bently, WA. The system, now fully installed, consists of Trina panels coupled with SMA inverters. The competitive […]
81kW solar installation for NSW Teachers Federation (brokered by Solar Choice)
Solar Choice Commercial has brokered an 81kW solar system for NSW Teachers Federation located on Mary Street, Sydney CBD NSW. The system, now fully installed, consists of Talesun panels coupled with SolarEdge inverters. The non-for-profit organisation […]
Battery Storage Price Index – August 2018
Last month we posted an article informing our readers that due to stabilisation of battery and solar pricing in recent times, we will now be publishing quarterly indexes as opposed […]
30kW solar installation for Nepean Health Care (brokered by Solar Choice)
Solar Choice Commercial has brokered a 30kw solar system for Nepean Health Care on the Nepean Highway in Highett Victoria. The system is using Trina panels and a Fronius inverter. The Medical Centre first approached Solar Choice in mid-2017 looking […]
Residential Solar PV Price Index – August 2018
Average residential solar system prices have dipped down to $1.24 per watt ($/W) this month on the back of several factors, including changes to the composition of the Solar Choice […]
65kW solar installation for Coastal Cold Storage (brokered by Solar Choice)
Solar Choice has brokered optimal value on a 65 kilowatt (kW) solar system for Coastal Cold Storage in Geelong. Coastal Cold Storage is a family-owned company that has been specialising […]
50kW solar system for Concept Caravans (brokered by Solar Choice)
Concept Caravans has installed a 50kW solar system for their facilities in Campbellfield, Victoria. The company is an Australian designer, manufacturer and retailer of ‘innovative and stylish’ caravans for camping […]
Reposit First energy monitoring system reviewed
Since February of this year I’ve had Reposit Power’s Reposit First monitoring system installed at my Newcastle home. The goal has always been to write a review of how the […]
140kW over three roofs for Artarmon Mazda: Brokered by Solar Choice
Different types of businesses have different energy requirements, but solar will work for virtually any of them – including car dealerships. Concerned about already high – and rising – electricity […]
Considering battery storage? Do these 5 things first
In April last year, we got 7.8kW of solar with a SolarEdge inverter, including consumption monitoring. In November, we got a 9.3kWh LG Chem battery. From this experience, we have […]
