James Martin

Is battery storage worth it in your city?

Which Australian capital cities currently have the best conditions for home solar battery storage? We’ve crunched the numbers and ranked…

March 14, 2017

A quick guide to energy management systems

Home energy management systems are fast becoming a popular way to get the most out of solar and batteries. Here's…

February 3, 2017

How low do battery prices need to go?

Early adopters are already getting their batteries installed around the country, and it’s only a matter of time before more…

October 26, 2016

Solar Choice PV price index: Why bigger could be better

Average solar system prices for Australia’s capital cities rose slightly between September and October, mostly among smaller systems.

October 18, 2016

Residential rooftop solar PV prices at record lows in Australia

Average residential solar system prices for September 2016 have matched the all-time low seen in December of last year.

September 21, 2016

The fall and fall of rooftop solar prices: four years of data

After four years of tracking Australia's rooftop solar system prices, we take a look back over our data at some…

August 17, 2016

Solar Choice PV price index: August 2016

This August marks four full years of Solar Choice’s PV Price Index. Here are some charts following the changes in…

August 9, 2016

NSW solar bonus scheme ends this year: what are your options?

As NSW's relatively generous solar rates come to a close, 150,000-odd solar homes are looking to make the transition as…

July 27, 2016

Solar Choice PV price index: May 2016

Average solar PV system prices changed little between April and May, with the current national average sitting at about $1.66…

May 11, 2016

Why Queensland should trade premium solar tariffs for battery storage

What if the Queensland government sought to buy out some of the Queensland solar bonus tariffs by installing battery storage.

April 12, 2016