South Australia’s transitional feed-in tariff incentive for solar power closed to new applicants on 30 September 2013. Many of those who are considering going solar but have not yet made the […]
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South Australia feed-in tariff recipients could lose benefit by installing energy storage
SA electricity distribution company South Australia Power Networks mentioned in a recently released ‘PV Process Update‘ (PDF) that anyone currently receiving one of the state’s solar feed-in tariffs (premium or transitional) […]
New South Australian solar feed-in tariff draft rate: 7.6c/kWh
South Australia has come a step closer to determining the rate at which homes and businesses that have installed a rooftop solar system will be reimbursed for the excess solar […]
World energy mix may shift towards renewables faster than expected
Renewable energy is making headway in ways unanticipated just 5 years ago, according to a report from Citi Research. Some of the key details of Citi’s report–provocatively titled ‘Energy Darwinism–the […]
Are solar panels worth it in Adelaide, SA? Before and after the feed-in tariff
With the deadline for SA’s transitional feed-in tariff looming (30 Sept 2013), Adelaide residents are doubtless asking themselves whether solar panels will be worth the investment after the subsidy is […]
Compare solar panel installation deals in Port Lincoln, SA
Thanks to a number of different factors–including consistent sunshine, the falling price of solar systems as well as South Australia’s solar feed-in tariff (which will close to new applicants on […]
Is it wise to go with cheap solar panels in Adelaide, SA?
Price is understandably one of the first things that someone considering an investment in a solar PV system will ask about. ‘Can I get cheap solar panels in Adelaide?’ is […]
Tasmania’s feed-in tariff rate drops; South Australia’s is the next to go
Tasmania’s 1-for-1 solar feed-in tariff closed to new applicants over the weekend, with Solar Choice seeing a surge in Tasmanian enquiries leading up to the deadline. What’s next for solar […]
Compare solar panel prices & installers in Murray Bridge, SA
If you’re thinking about installing solar panels in Murray Bridge, SA, it’s first important to understand exactly how installing a solar power system will benefit your home or business there. […]
Adelaide solar panels: Compare prices & installers
Solar panels have grown hugely in popularity in the past few years, with over 1 million Australian homes having installed solar systems. Adelaide remains one of the best places in […]
Compare solar power deals in Whyalla, South Australia
Whyalla is a great place to install a solar power system. Thanks in part to South Australia’s solar feed-in tariff (set to expire 30 Sept 2013) and the falling cost […]
Are solar panels worth the investment in South Australia?
Are solar panels worth it in South Australia? Thousands of homes and businesses in the state have made an investment in a solar system to date, with installations skyrocketing in […]
South Australia Solar Feed-in Tariff: Premium rate to see no increase
The Essential Services Commission of South Australia (ESCOSA), has recommended decreasing the ‘Solar Feed-in Tariff Premium’ for next year from 11.2c per kilowatt-hour (kWh) to 9.8c/kWh in order to reflect […]
NSW electricity prices to even out in 2013-2014
After 2 years of dramatic hikes, NSW electricity prices are likely to start to cool off, according to a draft report by the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART). IPART […]
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 […]
South Australia Transitional Feed-in Tariff reminder: Apply by 30 Sept 2013
The deadline for South Australia residents to secure the state’s 16c per kilowatt-hour (kWh) solar feed-in tariff rate is 30 September 2013, leaving a window of about 6 months remaining […]
South Australia’s solar panel success story
South Australia is Australia’s renewable energy leader in terms of per-capita power generation. Although wind power, accounting for over 20% of the state’s power generation, has clearly had the biggest […]
Take a tour of Tindo Solar’s first Australian solar PV manufacturing plant
Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, recently opened Tindo Solar’s first Australian manufacturing plant and took a tour of the company’s facilities, Tindo Solar have extended this invitation to members of the […]
South Australia leading the country in renewable energy
The renewable energy landscape in Australia, much like the country itself, is one of contrasts. While we have seen announcements from some State Governments that appear to be in favour […]
Commercial-scale solar power farming in South Australia: 10kW, 30kW, 50kW, 100kW and beyond
Commercial-scale solar systems and farming are becoming increasingly popular investment options in South Australia. Large-scale solar installations and solar farms in SA offer owners and operators either an additional, low-input […]
South Australia Solar Feed-in Tariff increase: 25.8c/kWh from 1 July 2012
The minimum retailer payment portion of South Australia’s Solar Feed-in Tariff was increased from 7.1c per kilowatt-hour (kWh) to 9.8c/kWh on 1 July 2012. The minimum retailer payment […]
Find the Best Solar PV Power System Deals in Port Augusta, SA
Port Augusta is located in what is arguably Australia’s most ambitious state for renewable energy uptake–South Australia. A number of factors make SA a great place to install a solar PV […]
Big Solar Power for Port Augusta, SA
Renewable Energy thinktank Beyond Zero Emissions (BZE) has called for Port Augusta, South Australia’s ageing Playford B and Northern coal-fired power plants, which currently provide roughly 40% of […]
Find the Best Solar PV Power System Deals in Mount Gambier, SA
Mount Gambier is the second most populous city in what is arguably Australia’s most ambitious state for renewable energy uptake. A number of factors make SA a great place to […]
First Tindo Karra 240 Solar Installation in Adelaide
The first installation using Australia’s own Tindo Karra 240 solar panels has been installed in Adelaide. […]
1-to-1 Solar Buyback vs Solar Feed-in Tariffs: The Economics
Most states in Australia currently have or have had some sort of Solar Feed-in Tariff scheme in place. Solar Feed-in Tariffs, which pay solar system owners a premium per kilowatt-hour […]
South Australia Solar Feed-in Tariff: Minimum retailer payment comes into effect
A provision for a mandatory ‘retailer payment’ under South Australia Solar Feed-in Tariff scheme has come into effect as of 29 January 2012. The state’s Solar Feed-in Tariff scheme is […]
SA and Victoria Solar Feed-in Tariff Schemes enter next phase
30 Sept 2011 was the last day for paperwork to be in for both the 44c/kWh South Australia solar feed-in tariff and the 60c/kWh Victoria Premium solar feed-in […]
Changes to South Australia Solar Power Feed-in Tariff Legislation
Some of the information below may be out of date. For the most up-to-date information on the state of South Australia Solar Feed-in Tariff incentives, see the South Australia Solar […]
SA Feed-in Tariff: Rumours about sudden changes
SA solar customers must have received approval to connect to the grid by 30 September in order to take advantage of South Australia’s 44c/kWh feed-in tariff. (Get a free solar quote comparison of the […]
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 […]
