Jarrah Harburn wrote this excellent piece a while back summarising the benefits of solar hot water systems, and the different types of systems that are available in the market. We […]
Category: Federal Government solar panel incentives
Solar Choice Blog entries about Australian government Solar Power incentive schemes
Australia’s Largest Rooftop Solar Installations
Do you know where Australia’s two largest rooftop solar power installations are located? This blog entry is an overview of what Australia’s two largest roof-mounted solar power installations–the Goyder Pavillion […]
Can I get more Solar Credits for a second solar system for my home?
A great number of people throughout Australia are taking advantage of the federal government’s Solar Credit scheme, which offers financial incentives for solar power installations on their homes. Many people […]
Amendments to Solar Credits Discount Scheme for 2011
(There is a new, up-to-date as of January 2011 blog entry regarding the Enhanced Renewable Energy Target here. If you have any comments or questions please see that article first!) […]
Update on Solar Feed In Tariff incentives – State by State
2010 is coming to an end. However, that only means that it is going to get warmer and that the days are going to get longer. Which means that there […]
ACT solar feed in tariff overview
The ACT feed-in tariff scheme has concluded, but a 1:1 net feed-in tariff (where you are paid the retail electricity rate for electricity you feed into the grid) is still […]
All Energy Conference in Melb, review
In a previous article (August) Solar Choice highlighted several key conferences that were focusing on renewable energy, and Solar Energy in particular. Improving technology and policy designed to deploy the […]
Update on ACT Feed-in-Tariff
Previously Iain McGregor talked about the commercial feed in tariff for the ACT, there were some updates and more details to add to the story. […]
The German experience – 9yrs of solar energy gross FiT has had only 0.43% impact on household electricity prices
Solar Choice has been meeting consistently over recent months with senior politicians responsible for renewable energy policy at both the Federal and State levels, with a view to helping them […]
NSW solar bonus scheme round up, the day after solar chaos
Wednesday 27 October 2010 will long go down as solar chaos day in NSW. In the same breath as the results of the review of the solar bonus scheme were […]
Shock news: NSW Solar Bonus Scheme closes to applications midnight tonight
Shock News – but THERE’S STILL TIME In a shock announcement an hour ago the NSW Govt has stated that the popular solar bonus scheme will be closed to all […]
Solar feed-in bonus increased in South Australia (SA)
Earlier this month Premier Rann made his long awaited announcement regarding the changes he wants to bring to the Solar Bonus scheme for South Australia. Here’s what he said: […]
Solar Panel Systems being monitored over the web!
Once you’ve understood the benefits behind Solar Panels you might go ahead and install one on your roof through us here at Solar Choice but that’s not the end of […]
ACT Announces Commercial Feed-In Tariff
The ACT government has announced the first large scale feed in tariff in Australia. The scheme puts ACT in the premier position for investment in medium and large scale solar […]
The US is taking directions on Solar Power from China
A law recently signed by Pat Quinn the Governor for the state of Illinois, the same state that President Barack Obama is from, is looking like the US is taking […]
Solar Energy Industry Reports with EurObserv’ER
EurObserv’ER Renewable Barometers Europe is the world-leader for renewable energy use. If you’re interested in keeping an eye on the installed renewable energy generation capacity there, the EurObserv’ER website is […]
Victoria to get serious about Solar Power!
Victoria is a state that is blessed with great wind sites and currently has 300 megawatts of wind power in operation. With a further 1000 megawatts of wind being approved […]
‘Green loans’ to ‘Green Start’
The Green Loans program will be phased out in the coming months and will transition to a new Green Start program. […]
Solar credits multiplier to possibly be reduced
The amount of Solar Credits you receive for installing a new solar system may be reduced in the later part of 2010, ahead of schedule. […]
The Enhanced Renewable Energy Target
The enhanced Renewable Energy Target (eRET) legislation has been passed by the Australian Parliament. It is projected to unlock between $20-25 billion in investment and create thousands of jobs. […]
Solar Panels and Smart-Grids!
What really are Smart Grids, what is Australia doing about it and what does it mean for the solar panels installed on your roof? […]
Queensland Solar Bonus Update
Launched in 2008, Queensland’s Solar Bonus Scheme encourages the expansion of clean energy by guaranteeing that homes and small businesses are paid a premium rate for surplus electricity generated by […]
Feed-in Tariff Scheme announced by Western Australia
–Update 22 August 2011: the WA solar feed-in tariff scheme has closed. For regularly-updated list of state-by-state feed-in tariffs, please visit out solar power feed-in tariff page or contact a Solar Choice broker […]
Ammendments to the Enhanced Renewable Energy Target (eRET)
Changes were made to the Renewable Energy Electricity Act as a result of the Enhanced Renewable Energy Target (eRET) and there is good news and bad news for all the […]
Details on Feed-in-Tariff income assessment for pension purposes
On 14 May 2010 the Government announced that feed-in tariffs paid as an electricity account credit will not be assessed as income for pension purposes. But what else will be […]
Australia’s Energy and Emissions plans after Copenhagen!
After a much disappointing summit in Copenhagen where key members of world politics assembled to ‘beat around the bush,’ what does Australia’s future look like with respect to a reduction […]
Sand to Solar Energy Panel!
That’s right! Your solar energy panel is primarily made from silicon, an element which is found in sand. Well how does it happen? […]
Australian Solar Cities & Communities Growing!
Adelaide, Townsville, Blacktown, Alice Springs, Central Victoria, Perth and Coburg are getting $75 Million dollars over 5 years to demonstrate high penetration uptake of solar technologies, energy efficiency and smart […]
Solar Power Update from Germany
Solar Powered Germany : a shining example The implementation and ongoing review of feed-in-tariff laws in Germany over the last 19 years has been hugely successful in encouraging solar PV […]
Australia’s Feed-in-Tariff debate
To Feed-in or not to Feed-in: Encouraging renewable energy electricity production The concept of a feed-in-tariff (FiT) has been around since the 70’s but it was only in the last […]
Solar Energy : UK FiT for action
Solar Energy Feed-in-Tariff (FiT) for UK Households At long last the clouds have parted and the UK has followed its European neighbours to announce a solar feed-in-tariff. The Clean Energy […]
