CSIRO spin-off and renewables developer Windlab says modelling from a detailed study reveals that taking Australia to 100 per cent renewables could be cheaper, faster and easier than previously thought. […]
Category: Solar Choice News
Solar Choice’s news service about local, national and global developments about solar photovoltaics and related technology.
Solar industry backs Steggall, as symbolic end to Abbott-era energy policies
The solar industry has thrown its weight behind the Independent candidate for Warringah, Zali Steggall, in her bid to oust former prime minister and chief renewables obstructionist, Tony Abbott, in […]
Zali Steggall Hosts: Australia’s Clean Technology Future
Solar Choice has been at the forefront of the push to solar energy here in Australia for over a decade. With our National Head Office being located in Manly since […]
The lies being told by coal lobby to push for Queensland coal plant
The federal government has bowed to the push for a new coal-fired power generator in Queensland, and agreed to a feasibility study for around Gladstone, or at the site of […]
Coalition climate scare campaign continues, in desperate pitch to farmers
The federal Coalition’s carbon scare campaign continues this week with claims from the Morrison government agriculture minister, David Littleproud, that just a 1 per cent cut to national emissions could […]
Solar for Schools
Solar Choice is experienced in School Projects “Education is what remains after one has forgotten what one has learned in school” Albert Einstein Schools possess Australia’s next generation of bright […]
Total Facilities 2019
Solar Choice have been regular visitors and exhibitors at a number of renewable energy conferences such as Smart Energy and Australian Energy Storage , however last week we tried our hands at something new. […]
UNSW says home hydrogen storage for rooftop solar could be real by 2020
The University of New South Wales is working with Tamworth-based company H2Store to develop renewable hydrogen storage solutions it says could rival lithium-ion battery technology – and within a couple […]
Australia renewables share rises to 21.2%, but transport emissions soar
New data has has clocked the share of renewable energy in Australia’s electricity generation at 21.2 per cent, as the contributions from wind and solar continue to grow. The latest […]
Germany sources 65% of electricity production from renewables in last week
Germany’s 2040 target of 65 per cent renewable electricity generation is looking more and more achievable, with the EU nation managing to hit 64.8 per cent just this month, in […]
Solar Choice manages tender for Mclean Poultry Farms
McLean Farms located 2 hours west of Brisbane is a leader in Australia in the farming and supply of free range chicken eggs. Like many businesses in the Agricultural Sector, […]
Solar Choice develops 1.7MW Solar Project with Pace Farms
Solar Choice worked closely with the CEO and CFO of Pace Farms to understand their business needs and layout of the chicken egg farm to help design an optimal solar […]
Solar Choice experienced in Poultry Farm projects
Technology has driven poultry farming to a highly automated and computerised practice, enabling significant increases in the output for farmers. This has also dramatically increased the energy costs […]
Residential Solar uptake: Poorer homes purchasing quicker than the rich
The long entertained myth that solar is a form of luxury for the rich, that the poor aren’t able too afford has definitely passed its expiry date. In a new […]
Why Solar Choice provides the highest quality residential leads for installers
2018 was a record year for the amount of solar panels being installed on rooftops in Australia. However for solar installers the growth in the residential market has led to […]
Networks unveil new plan that signals rapid decline of coal and gas
Final plans for a major new transmission line linking South Australia and New South Wales have been submitted, promising sizeable benefits to both the National Electricity Market and consumers. Transmission […]
Energy efficient homes could save households $1,000-plus a year on bills
Australian households could save up to $1000 a year on electricity costs from energy efficiency measures alone, a new report has found – but only with the backing of strong […]
Talking To Your Builder About Incorporating Solar Into Your Build
Guest Blogger – Adam Gabay – Director, AAG Constructions When it comes to thinking about all the things that you should include in your new home or renovation, going solar should […]
Yurika! Queensland to install Tesla big battery in Townsville
Australia is set to get another Tesla battery system on its National Electricity Market, with Queensland’s government-owned utilities to install a 4MW/8MWh system in Townsville later this year. The new […]
Top 5 Reasons to go solar for a Business in 2019
Thinking about installing a solar system for your business? You may have looked at solar before however felt that the numbers were not quite what you were looking for. Why […]
Energy increase uncertainties prompt massive solar uptake
Australian’s truly did bask in the sun last year. Not only was 2018 one of the most hottest and driest years on record, it was also a year where PV […]
Residential Solar continues to Soar into 2019
Following another record breaking year in 2018 residential solar is continuing to soar with no signs of slowing down in 2019. Australia is quickly approaching a quarter of its residential […]
What happens to old Solar Panels?
Solar Panels have a warrantied lifetime of 25 years. That means for the vast majority of Solar Systems installed since the solar boom began in 2009 in Australia and sitting […]
Crossbench prevented coalition abolishing $23.4BN of investment to Renewable Energy
A new report from The Australia Institute (TAI) has shown the crossbench’s role in saving 3 renewable energy policies (The CEFC, ARENA and the RET) from being abolished by the […]
Solar Choice brokers 100kW solar installation for Dunstan Farmers Engineering
Solar Choice has brokered the installation of a 100kw solar array for Dunstan Farmers’ head office located in Kerang near the NSW/Vic border. The Dunstan brand has been established for […]
Vales Point coal plant owners sign deal with new 275MW solar farm
Power from one of Australia’s biggest solar farms will be used in combination with the New South Wales Vales Point coal plant, to deliver cheaper and cleaner “dispatchable” power for […]
100kW Solar Installation at Lake Jindabyne Hotel – Solar Choice
Lake Jindabyne Hotel – one of the famous pubs in near the Snowy Mountains and Kosciusko National Park – has installed a 100kW grid-tied solar system in December 2018. Solar […]
ANU-led research claims big breakthrough in next generation solar cell technology
The quest to boost the efficiency of silicon solar cells – and further reduce the cost of PV generation – has gained ground this week through an Australia National University-led […]
NSW utilising water for energy: with numerous planned pumped hydro projects on the way
At the NSW Smart Energy Summit 2018 there was a lot of talk regarding the future of pumped hydro in NSW and the talk was promising. Mr Turnbull of course talked […]
Solar Choice attends NSW Smart Energy Summit
Solar Choice were “out of the office” last Tuesday 4th December to watch the Smart Energy Council play host to the NSW Smart Energy Summit. Pre-arrival the buzz was centred around […]
Deep dive into first year of Tesla big battery at Hornsdale
The first year of operations of the Tesla big battery in South Australia was celebrated this month by the battery’s owner, Neoen, and marked by the release of new data […]
