The cataclysmic flooding in Queensland has devastated individuals and communities, taking and ruining lives, and leaving large sections of cities and towns underwater. As the flood waters recede and people […]
Category: Solar Choice Company News
Important Australian solar PV industry updates and Solar Choice company news.
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 […]
Solar Conferences Coming Up!
There are a lot of influential people talking about Solar Power and they will all engage in progressive and hopefully productive discussions over the course of the following conferences: […]
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 […]
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 […]
ACT Feed-in-Tariff (FiT) Revision
Important news for ACT customers only: Earlier this month a strategical recommendation was made by the Independent Competition and Regulatory Commission (ICRC in Canberra) that would directly affect the investment […]
What is Environmental Performance Disclosure?
Yet another reason to go solar! In the second half of this year mandatory disclosure will be introduced for commercial office buildings with a leasable space over 2000 square metres. […]
NSW feed-in tariff loophole to be closed
A loophole in the NSW Solar Bonus Scheme (the states feed-in tariff) that allowed energy retailers to only offer credit instead of cash will be closed. The NSW Energy Minister, John Robertson, […]
Make the Right Solar Choice – article in the Green Times
The following article, by Michael Salvatico, appeared in the Green Times. It talks about the service offering of Solar Choice and that fact that we are a carbon negative operation, through […]
Solar energy is lighting the way – article in the Western Advocate
The following article, by Louise Eddy, appeared in today’s Western Advocate. It talks about a major solar installation that Solar Choice brokered in Western NSW that will produce enough power to service […]
NSW Gross Feed In Reward Scheme – install within the next few months to guarantee your inclusion in such a generous scheme
It’s all good news for NSW customers who’ve installed solar energy, or will install it within the next few months. The NSW Govt released draft legislation a few hours ago […]
NSW Govt Announces Gross Feed In Reward Scheme
Wonderful news for NSW customers who will be going solar, or already have installed solar energy! NSW Govt announced an hour ago that the new feed in reward scheme starting […]
Victorian Feed-In Tariff Commences
After much deliberation the details of the Victorian feed-in reward rate have been announced, with a commencement date on the 1st of November, 2009. Official specifications for the reward rate […]
Solar Credit discounts legislated today!
Great news for all Australian residences and businesses looking to install solar energy. The Senate today passed the Renewable Energy Target (RET) bill, which includes legislation for the Solar Credit […]
Senate rejects climate change laws: solar credit discounts still on hold
The Senate today rejected the Government’s climate change package, leaving the solar credit legislation in limbo. Calls have been made by the Australian renewable industry for both major parties to […]
Senate should be asked to pass Solar Credits as separate legislation
Solar Credit discount legislation – which forms part of the Renewable Energy Target (RET) bill – is back before the Senate this week, together with the Emmissions Trading Scheme. The RET […]
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 […]
The Solar Sailor
There is a sleek looking vessel in Sydney Harbour that has been creating ripples of intrigue amongst tourists and locals. Noticeably quiet and modestly sized, it has attracted attention from […]
Solar Choice managing tenders for large solar projects
Solar Choice is regularly engaged to manage large scale solar energy tenders for Government, private commercial, School and community projects. As independent solar brokers with a comprehensive panel of prominent […]
Successful legal challenge: original follow up signatures for rebate applications can now be lodged by 17 July 2009
To all Solar Choice customers, The Renewable Energy Branch of the Department of Environment today responded favourably to Solar Choice’s legal challenge to Minister Garrett’s office regarding the status of […]
NSW Govt announces ‘feed in reward scheme’ for solar
It has been a long time coming. Yesterday the NSW Government finally announced that from 1 January 2010 households generating solar power will be paid 60c per kilowatt hour for […]
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 Credit legislation deferred until at least August 2009
This morning the Renewable Energy Target bill, under which the Solar Credits Scheme was due to operate, was deferred until at least August 2009. This was the result of a […]
How solar in Australia compares to Germany, Japan and USA
If one were to conduct an examination of the history of solar power across the world, a couple of countries would emerge as those that have set the standard of […]
How far away is the electric car?
Solar Choice customers all have an interest in how solar and other renewable energy installations can also make sound financial sense. We know you’ll be interested then to learn of […]
Fed Govt calls early finish to $8k rebate, effective 9 June 09
Below is a copy of the media release just provided this morning by the Federal Government, announcing that it will cease taking applications for an 8k rebate with immediate effect […]
WA govt backflip, solar feed in tariff for surplus solar energy only
Homeowners in WA have been dealt disappointing news today on solar energy feed in rewards … the state government has reneged on its promise to pay a gross feed in […]
$10k “Green Loans” for an energy efficient home
(Update: Unfortunately, as of 28 Feb 2011 the Federal Green Loans Program has closed. Please see the Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency website for further information.) We’re pleased […]
Federal budget provides an inspiring boost for solar
The Federal Government announced in it’s 12 May 09 budget a new $1.5 billion investment in renewable energy, including a new $1.35 billion Solar Flagships program to construct up to […]
Rebate pre-approval now down to 4 wks from 12 wks
We’ve recently been informed by the federal Solar Homes and Communities program (within the Dept of Environment, Water, Heritage and t he Arts) that the processing time for applications for […]
