Off-grid solar systems tend to require significantly more caution, care, and maintenance than grid-connected systems, where you can plug in and use any appliance you want without having to think about […]
Category: Off-grid solar power, Stand-alone solar power, Remote solar power
Solar Choice blog articles about off-grid solar power, stand-alone solar power, or remote solar power systems. Read about off-grid solar inverters, batteries for off-grid solar power systems, and other issues related to remote area solar power systems
Batteries for Stand Alone Solar Power Systems: Sizing Battery Banks
Part 1 of 4 Previously we here at Solar Choice wrote a bit about some of the things you would need to take into consideration when thinking about installing an […]
Solar Panels on your roof and where else?
This week we’ll take a brief look at the versatility of solar power and what people are doing with their photovoltaic panels. This first segment will take a look at […]
Solar Panel System Design and Reliability for non-grid-connected systems
One of the biggest decisions for any engineer when designing a system is reliability. However, you don’t have to be an engineer to design your own Solar Energy Panel system. […]
Solar powered plane set to circumnavigate the globe
In 1903 two audacious young men set human kind into a new era with their bold attempt at flight. They were the Wright brothers, and their pioneering invention, which got […]
Remote Power Rebate still available in Western Australia
On the 22nd of June, 2009, the Renewable Remote Power Generation Program (RRPGP) was closed to all Australian States and Territories except Western Australia. Households, businesses and community buildings in […]
Media Release from Senator Milnes on axing of remote power rebate
The following is a copy of today’s media release by Green’s Senator Chistine Milne, concerning yesterday’s abrupt cancellation of the remote power rebate: […]
Remote power rebate axed on 22 June 09, except for WA
The Federal Government announced yesterday that the Renewable Remote Power Generation Program (RRPGP) – that provided a 50% subsidy for off grid solar and wind power – is now closed […]
Solar installations – a short 101
There are two main types of solar installations. The first and most common system connects your solar energy system with the main electricity grid. This Grid Connect system allows you […]
