About: Jeff Sykes

Profile: 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:

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?
Kilowatts vs kilowatt-hours in solar power & battery storage: Power, energy or capacity? By Jeff Sykes last updated 29 November, 2023 in Batteries & Energy Storage&Installation advice&Useful Solar System Tools and Resources
How are Solar Panels made? What are they made of? List of Solar Panel components By Jeff Sykes last updated 8 August, 2023 in Federal Government solar panel incentives
East or west orientation for solar panels? What to do when north is not an option By Jeff Sykes last updated 29 November, 2023 in Solar Design Guide
Solar Panels In Shade: Why even partial shading is bad By Jeff Sykes last updated 29 November, 2023 in Solar Design Guide
70kW solar systems: Compare prices & installers By Jeff Sykes last updated 2 August, 2024 in Commercial solar power&System Pricing
100kW Solar Systems: Costs, returns and everything you need to know By Jeff Sykes last updated 2 August, 2024 in Commercial solar power&System Pricing
Solar trackers By Jeff Sykes last updated 29 November, 2023 in Installation advice&Positioning solar PV panels&State Government Solar Panel Feed-In Tariffs
Solar Battery Size Calculator: What size battery do I need? By Jeff Sykes last updated 9 May, 2025 in 10kW solar panel systems&2kW solar panel systems&3kW solar panel systems&5kW&7kW&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&Batteries & Energy Storage&Installation advice&Solar information in NSW&Solar information in SA&Solar panel system information in Western Australia&Solar System Products&Solar system sizes&Useful Solar System Tools and Resources
Sydney to Byron EV Trip: What I learnt By Jeff Sykes last updated 7 August, 2023 in EV Charging
Ground Mount Solar Panels – Learn about your solar options By Jeff Sykes last updated 8 August, 2023 in Solar Design Guide
Sustainability Rebates in Randwick City Council, NSW: A Focus on Solar and Electric Vehicle Initiatives By Jeff Sykes last updated 30 November, 2023 in Learn&Solar Rebates
9kW solar PV systems: Compare installers & prices By Jeff Sykes last updated 12 September, 2025 in 9kw&Solar system sizes
1MW Solar Panel Systems: Compare prices and installer options By Jeff Sykes last updated 29 November, 2023 in Commercial solar power&Solar Farms&System Pricing
500kW Solar Systems: Compare prices and installer options By Jeff Sykes last updated 29 November, 2023 in Commercial solar power&System Pricing
200kW solar PV systems: Compare prices and installer options By Jeff Sykes last updated 29 November, 2023 in Commercial solar power&Solar Farms&Solar system sizes&System Pricing
10kW Solar System: Price, Output & Payback By Jeff Sykes last updated 12 September, 2025 in 10kW solar panel systems&Solar & battery tips
7kW Solar Systems: Prices, Output & Return on Investment By Jeff Sykes last updated 12 September, 2025 in 7kW&Commercial Solar&Historic Solar PV Power System Prices&Installation advice&Residential solar system prices&Solar system sizes
Solar Panel Maintenance Guide By Jeff Sykes last updated 23 February, 2024 in Cleaning and maintenance&Solar Panels
ACT Apartment Solar Rebate By Jeff Sykes last updated 29 November, 2023 in Learn&Solar Rebates
How to Choose the Best Solar Installer for Your Home By Jeff Sykes last updated 30 November, 2023 in Installation advice
North Curl Curl SLSC installs Solar and Battery By Jeff Sykes on 22 June, 2023 in 50kW&Commercial battery storage&Commercial solar power
Adare Poultry Farm installs 200kW across 2 farms By Jeff Sykes last updated 29 November, 2023 in Federal Government solar panel incentives
Walgett Shire Councils installs 79kW across 2 buildings By Jeff Sykes last updated 29 November, 2023 in Federal Government solar panel incentives
Albanese Government Introduces Tax Deduction for Electrification By Jeff Sykes last updated 29 November, 2023 in Federal Government solar panel incentives
Australian Energy Regulator advises of 20-30% electricity price increases on the way By Jeff Sykes last updated 29 November, 2023 in Federal Government solar panel incentives