Average prices for systems of all common sizes included (1.5kW-10kW) in almost all cities have increased this month, with 1.5kW systems rising the most. Systems in Canberra appeared to undergo a decrease […]
Category: Archives of solar panel systems & information in the ACT
Solar Power Incentives, Installers, and Quotes for Canberra and ACT. Solar Choice articles about solar PV, solar power installers and solar power policy in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT). Contact Solar Choice for a free comparison of solar power quotes. Solar Choice is Australia’s solar power installation brokering and solar quote comparison service.
Solar PV Price Index–Dec 2013
Nationwide, average system prices across all solar system sizes (1.5kW-5kW) increased slightly between November and December, although this trend was not as noticeable with 3kW–5kW systems as with 1.5kW and 2kW system. […]
Australia achieves its next solar milestone: 3 gigawatts of rooftop solar installed
The solar panel odometer has ticked over yet again for Australia, with the country reaching 3 gigawatts (GW) of installed rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity, according to figures from the […]
Solar PV Price Index–Nov 2013
Solar PV system prices held steady in Adelaide for November, while ACT prices saw an increase. Average system installation prices for Brisbane and Melbourne fell, while Perth and Sydney remain […]
Commercial solar power in Fyshwick, ACT
Fyshwick, ACT is an industrial area whose high concentration of flat, solar-ready roof space makes it a great spot for businesses interested in commercial-scale solar power. This article provides an overview […]
Solar PV Price Index–Oct 2013
Solar PV system prices dropped notably in Adelaide between September and October, likely as a result of installers addressing new realities in light of the closure of SA’s transitional feed-in […]
Solar farm projects near airports: Is glare an issue?
The Canberra Times recently published a piece about the concerns about potential glare from the solar panels of the proposed 4 megawatt (MW) Mount Majura Solar Farm, given its proximity to Canberra […]
Solar PV Price Index–September 2013
Thanks to a change in Solar Choice database functionality, figures from a larger number of installers than usual was used in calculating solar PV system installation prices for September 2013. […]
ACT announces next 20MW of large-scale solar projects
The Australian Capital Territory has announced the winners of the second round of its ‘reverse auction’ feed-in tariff for large-scale solar projects. This time, the 20 megawatt (MW) allotment of […]
Solar PV Price Index–August 2013
The August 2013 Solar PV Price Index marks 1 year since Solar Choice began publishing solar system installation prices in August 2012. While it is clear that figures have come […]
Australia’s largest solar farm gets planning approval from ACT minister
The 20 megawatt (MW) Royalla solar farm has been granted planning approval by ACT Environment and Sustainable Development minister Simon Corbell. This approval marks the next step in putting the […]
The ACT’s net Solar Buyback scheme: Going solar after 30 June 2013
Now that ACT utility ActewAGL has closed its gross 1-for-1 Solar Buyback scheme to new applicants, many ACT residents may be asking themselves the question: Are solar panels still worth […]
Solar PV Price Index–July 2013
The Solar PV Price Index for July 2013 shows average solar installation prices dropping in the ACT across all system sizes. Prices have also fallen across the board for Melbourne, […]
Compare solar power prices, installers in Gungahlin, ACT
Solar Choice can help you choose the best solar panel installer for your needs and budget in the Gungahlin section of Canberra. The ACT is a good place to go […]
Compare solar power prices & installers in Belconnen, Canberra
Looking for solar power in Belconnen, Canberra? Thanks to the rapidly dropping cost of installing solar power and federal and local incentives, Belconnen is a great place to go solar. This article provides an […]
Compare solar power deals in Tuggeranong, ACT
Let Solar Choice help you find the best solar power deals in the Tuggeranong, ACT. Tuggeranong is a great place to install solar panels, thanks to the falling cost of installing solar […]
Are solar panels worth the investment in Canberra?
Changing incentives for solar power both on the federal level and in the ACT have led many ACT residents to wonder: ‘Are solar panels worth it in Canberra?’. The short […]
Find the best solar panel deals in the Australian Capital Territory
Let Solar Choice help you find the best solar power deals in the Australian Capital Territory. The ACT is a great place to install a solar PV system, thanks to the […]
ACT Solar Feed-in Tariff: Apply by 30 June to receive generous 1:1 rate
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
Australia hits 1 million solar homes
The number of Australian homes that have installed a solar photovoltaic (PV) system surpassed the 1 million mark in March, according to the Clean Energy Regulator. This milestone, while not […]
Solar Choice PV Price Index–April 2013
Solar photovoltaic (PV) system prices at the beginning of April 2013 are on average lower than they were for the previous month. However, further examination of figures from each of […]
Solar Choice Mount Majura Solar Farm in the Canberra Times
Solar Choice Commercial, in partnership with a prominent solar power project developer, is in the Development Approval phase for its own utility scale solar farm in ACT. The project was […]
Solar Choice PV Price Index – March 2013
Previous Solar Choice Photovoltaic (PV) Price Indexes for 2013 reveal an industry in transition. Solar PV Prices in January were significantly more expensive than in December 2012, as a result of the […]
100% Renewables celebrates solar BBQ success
Solar-powered homes across the country were the setting for Australia’s first ever Summer Solar BBQs. Attended by MPs, councillors and local solar installers, as well as solar owners and members […]
Solar Choice Price Index – February 2013
Prior to the early closure of the Solar Credit Scheme on 1 January 2013, installers on the Solar Choice network began updating their prices to reflect the new cost of solar […]
Solar output driving energy prices down in Europe
The increasing price of electricity and rising energy bills have become a common theme in many Australian newspapers. Although many articles point to ‘gold plating’ of the network as the source of […]
Electricity demand continues to decline
Information released by the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) on the National Energy Market (NEM), revealed that energy consumption has dropped for a fourth consecutive year, 2012 showing the largest annual reduction […]
Solar Choice Price Index – January 2013
The Solar Choice Price Index for January 2013, is the first to contain updated installer prices in response to the early closure of the Solar Credit scheme on 1 January 2013. After the […]
