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 […]
Category: Solar Panel & Renewable Energy Policies
Solar Choice articles about solar pv, solar power policy and renewable energy policy. Solar Choice is Australia’s solar power installation brokering and solar quote comparison service. Contact Solar Choice for a free comparison of solar power quotes.
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 […]
Summary table of WA feed in tariff options
WA customers receiving both the residential net feed in tariff as well as the Renewable Energy Buy Back Scheme will have the credit received for each scheme separately itemised on […]
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 […]
Submissions for review of NSW Gross Feed In Tariff to be lodged by 30 Sept 2010
Earlier today the NSW Govt invited submissions from the solar energy industry and members of the public on what changes, if any, should be applied to the immensely popular Gross […]
Getting Grid-Connected in your State or Territory
You are a faced with a slight conundrum: you’re considering installing a solar energy system (photovoltaic or PV) in your home and you’re looking into connecting solar to the grid […]
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 […]
Recap: Who is truly advocating Solar Power?
As election day draws closer, the three different camps are going to be talking about each others policies and how they are trying to keep the best interests of the […]
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 […]
