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About: Jeff Sykes

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Jeff has consulted on over 20MW of commercial solar projects, ranging from SMEs to ASX top 100 companies. Jeff has also provided independent advice to 100s of residential solar, battery and EV charging customers across every state in Australia. He holds an MBA from the Australian Graduate School of Management and is an expert in business strategy and financial analysis.

Posts by Jeff Sykes:

  • Commercial Solar Perth – Prices, Output and Payback Periods By Jeff Sykes last updated 29 October, 2024 in By Location&Commercial solar power
  • Commercial Solar Brisbane QLD: All you need to know! By Jeff Sykes on 9 July, 2024 in By Location&Commercial solar power
  • Commercial Solar Melbourne VIC: Costs, Savings and Finance Options By Jeff Sykes on 9 July, 2024 in By Location&Commercial solar power
  • Commercial Solar Sydney NSW – Prices, Output and Returns By Jeff Sykes last updated 29 October, 2024 in By Location&Commercial solar power
  • Bifacial Solar Panels – Are they worth it? Solar Choice By Jeff Sykes on 4 July, 2024 in Solar Panels&Solar Panels&Solar Panels/Modules&Solar System Products
  • Compare Solar Feed-in Tariffs – State by State By Jeff Sykes on 17 June, 2024 in Electricity Plans&Energy&Feed-in tariffs&Learn
  • How Do Solar Panels Work: A Complete Guide By Jeff Sykes on 24 May, 2024 in Learn
  • EV Charger Installation Melbourne: Costs & Installation By Jeff Sykes last updated 14 January, 2025 in EV Charger Installation&EV Charging
  • EV Charger Installation Sydney, NSW: Costs & Info By Jeff Sykes last updated 14 January, 2025 in EV Charger Installation&EV Chargers
  • Solar Panel Sizes and Dimensions By Jeff Sykes last updated 7 February, 2024 in Solar Panel Sizes&Solar Panels
  • Solar Inverter Sizing to Improve Solar Panel Efficiency By Jeff Sykes last updated 27 June, 2024 in Balance of System&Installation advice&Solar Panel Inverters
  • EV Chargers Hobart, TAS: Costs & Installation By Jeff Sykes last updated 14 January, 2025 in EV Charger Installation&EV Charging
  • EV Charger Installation Adelaide, SA By Jeff Sykes last updated 14 January, 2025 in EV Charger Installation&EV Charging
  • EV Chargers Canberra, ACT: Costs & Installation By Jeff Sykes last updated 14 January, 2025 in EV Charger Installation&EV Charging
  • E-Tex installs 1.4MW Solar PV System By Jeff Sykes last updated 9 July, 2024 in Solar Choice Company News
  • EV Chargers Brisbane, QLD: Costs & Installation By Jeff Sykes last updated 14 January, 2025 in EV Charger Installation&EV Charging
  • EV Chargers Perth, WA: Costs & Installation By Jeff Sykes last updated 14 January, 2025 in EV Charger Installation&EV Charging
  • EV Charging Stations and Costs in Australia By Jeff Sykes last updated 14 January, 2025 in EV Charger Installation&EV Charging
  • NSW Government’s EV Charging Grants for Strata Apartments Explained By Jeff Sykes last updated 30 November, 2023 in EV Charger Installation&EV Charging
  • Western Australia’s Charge Up Workplace EV Charging Grants: A Step Towards a Sustainable Future By Jeff Sykes last updated 30 November, 2023 in EV Charger Installation&EV Charging
  • 13kW Solar Systems: Price, Output & Payback By Jeff Sykes last updated 14 December, 2023 in Federal Government solar panel incentives
  • 5kW Solar Systems: Pricing, Output, and Returns By Jeff Sykes last updated 24 September, 2024 in 5kW&Archives of solar panel systems & information in the ACT&Archives of Solar panel systems information in NT&Archives of Solar panel systems information in QLD&Archives of Solar panel systems information in Tasmania&Archives of Solar panel systems information in Victoria&Solar information in NSW&Solar information in SA&Solar Panel & Renewable Energy Policies&Solar panel system information in Western Australia&State Government Solar Panel Feed-In Tariffs
  • 4kW Solar Systems: Pricing, payback & returns By Jeff Sykes last updated 29 November, 2023 in Archives of solar panel systems & information in the ACT&Archives of Solar panel systems information in NT&Archives of Solar panel systems information in QLD&Archives of Solar panel systems information in Tasmania&Archives of Solar panel systems information in Victoria&Solar information in NSW&Solar information in SA&Solar Panel & Renewable Energy Policies&Solar panel system information in Western Australia&State Government Solar Panel Feed-In Tariffs
  • 8kW Solar Systems: Compare outputs, installers and returns By Jeff Sykes last updated 9 November, 2023 in 8kW&Commercial Solar&Historic Solar PV Power System Prices&Installation advice&Residential solar system prices&Solar system sizes
  • 3kW Solar Panel Systems: Costs, Output, and Returns By Jeff Sykes last updated 9 November, 2023 in 3kW solar panel systems&Archives of solar panel systems & information in the ACT&Archives of Solar panel systems information in NT&Archives of Solar panel systems information in QLD&Archives of Solar panel systems information in Tasmania&Archives of Solar panel systems information in Victoria&Solar information in NSW&Solar information in SA&Solar panel system information in Western Australia&State Government Solar Panel Feed-In Tariffs
  • 5 Questions you should ask your Solar Installer! By Jeff Sykes last updated 29 November, 2023 in Solar Design Guide
  • Energy Bill Relief Fund: A Boost for Australian Households and Small Businesses By Jeff Sykes last updated 30 November, 2023 in Solar Choice News
  • Solar system size limits: How much does your local network allow? By Jeff Sykes last updated 30 November, 2023 in Solar Design Guide
  • Is it okay to put my solar panels flat on my roof, or should they be tilted? By Jeff Sykes last updated 29 November, 2023 in Solar Design Guide
  • Solar power and single-phase vs 3-phase power connections By Jeff Sykes on 8 August, 2023 in Solar Design Guide
  • How Much Electricity Does A Solar Panel Produce? By Jeff Sykes last updated 3 October, 2023 in Installation advice&What are the right solar PV cells for you?
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