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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:

  • Terra Madre rolls out 238kW of solar panels across 3 sites By Jeff Sykes on 19 October, 2022 in Federal Government solar panel incentives
  • Solar Panels Cairns: What you need to know before buying! By Jeff Sykes on 19 October, 2022 in Archives of Solar panel systems information in QLD&Solar Panel & Renewable Energy Policies
  • Commercial Solar Maintenance: Why, how and how often By Jeff Sykes on 7 October, 2022 in Federal Government solar panel incentives
  • Gympie Council installs 27kW solar panel system By Jeff Sykes on 6 October, 2022 in Federal Government solar panel incentives
  • Genex and Solar Choice sign deal on 2,000MW Bulli Creek Solar Farm & Energy Storage Project By Jeff Sykes on 10 August, 2022 in Federal Government solar panel incentives&Solar Choice News
  • Who invented solar panels? The history of solar energy By Jeff Sykes on 2 May, 2022 in Solar Panels
  • Origin Feed In Tariffs Explained By Jeff Sykes on 29 March, 2022 in Electricity Plans&Energy&Feed-in tariffs&Learn
  • The ACT’s solar battery storage incentive program By Jeff Sykes on 27 March, 2022 in Archives of solar panel systems & information in the ACT&State Government Solar Panel Feed-In Tariffs
  • LG to Close Down Solar Panel Business By Jeff Sykes on 3 March, 2022 in Federal Government solar panel incentives
  • Book a Free Inspection for Hail Storm Damage – Rebuild Relief By Jeff Sykes on 19 February, 2022 in Federal Government solar panel incentives
  • 1.5kW solar PV systems: Pricing, outputs and payback By Jeff Sykes on 17 January, 2022 in 1.5kW solar panel systems&Archives of Solar panel systems information in QLD&Archives of Solar panel systems information in Victoria&Historic Solar PV Power System Prices&Installation advice&Residential solar system prices&Solar information in NSW&Solar information in SA&Solar panel system information in Western Australia&Solar system sizes
  • Payback periods for commercial-scale solar PV systems: State by state By Jeff Sykes on 14 January, 2022 in 100kW solar panel systems&10kW solar panel systems&30kW solar panel systems&50kW&70kW&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&Commercial Solar&Commercial solar power&Installation advice&Solar information in NSW&Solar information in SA&Solar panel system information in Western Australia&Solar system sizes
  • Boort Poultry Farm Installs 200kW Solar By Jeff Sykes on 11 November, 2021 in Federal Government solar panel incentives
  • Solar Panel Prices Hike Over 30% in October 2021 By Jeff Sykes on 15 October, 2021 in Federal Government solar panel incentives
  • Solar Analytics Plan Optimiser Demo and Review By Jeff Sykes on 7 October, 2021 in Solar Choice News&Solar industry press releases & announcements&Solar System Monitoring Tools/Devices
  • VEECs price skyrockets over the last 6 months By Jeff Sykes on 24 August, 2021 in Federal Government solar panel incentives
  • Is An Off Grid Solar System Worth It? By Jeff Sykes on 20 August, 2021 in Off-grid solar power, Stand-alone solar power, Remote solar power
  • Indicative payback periods & IRR for SunGrow PowCube as part of a new system or as retrofit By Jeff Sykes on 18 August, 2021 in Federal Government solar panel incentives
  • Solenis Installs 200kW of Solar PV on Melbourne Site By Jeff Sykes on 5 August, 2021 in Commercial solar power
  • Suntech to be exclusively sold through SF Suntech Australia By Jeff Sykes on 4 August, 2021 in Solar Choice News
  • Virtual Power Plant (VPP): What are they and their benefits? By Jeff Sykes on 29 July, 2021 in Federal Government solar panel incentives
  • Tesla Solar Roof: Everything you need to know By Jeff Sykes on 15 July, 2021 in Federal Government solar panel incentives
  • ACT to Provide Interest Free Loans for Energy Efficient Home Upgrades By Jeff Sykes on 15 July, 2021 in Solar Choice News
  • Wills Street Eyecare installs 11kW Solar System By Jeff Sykes on 8 July, 2021 in Federal Government solar panel incentives
  • Sutherland Shire Vet Hospital installs 66kW Solar System By Jeff Sykes on 2 July, 2021 in Federal Government solar panel incentives
  • Burvale Heights Vet installs an 18.9kW Solar PV System By Jeff Sykes on 2 July, 2021 in Commercial solar & solar farm projects by Solar Choice&Commercial solar power&Solar Choice News
  • Pylon Observer: Australian Solar Design Software By Jeff Sykes on 1 July, 2021 in Solar Choice News
  • Residential Solar PV Price Index – July 2021 By Jeff Sykes on 30 June, 2021 in Federal Government solar panel incentives
  • Ceduna School installs 35kW Sunpower PV System By Jeff Sykes on 25 June, 2021 in Commercial solar & solar farm projects by Solar Choice&Commercial solar power&Solar Choice News
  • Adelaide Image Printing installs 40kW Solar System By Jeff Sykes on 25 June, 2021 in Commercial solar & solar farm projects by Solar Choice&Commercial solar power&Solar Choice News
  • Solar Choice purchases additional 75% stake in multi-stage 2,000MW Bulli Creek project By Jeff Sykes on 17 June, 2021 in Federal Government solar panel incentives
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