Solar Industry Intelligence Hub
Free tools, live market data, and compliance resources for Australian solar installers. Powered by the REC Registry and government data sources.
Installer Tools
Free calculators and compliance resources
STC Calculator
Calculate Small-scale Technology Certificate entitlements by system size, zone, and installation date.
Job Margin Calculator
Analyse job profitability with detailed cost breakdowns and margin health indicators.
Compliance Checklists
State-specific installation compliance checklists for grid-connect PV, battery, and SPS systems.
Regional Demand Heatmap
Visualise solar installation demand across Australia with state and postcode-level data.
Regulators, Accreditation & Industry Bodies
The organisations that shape Australia's solar industry
Clean Energy Council (CEC)
Australia's peak body for clean energy. Approved product lists, retailer code of conduct, and industry advocacy.
Clean Energy Regulator (CER)
Government authority administering the RET, STCs, and the REC Registry. Enforcement and compliance data.
Solar Accreditation Australia (SAA)
The accreditation body for solar installers and designers, replacing CEC accreditation from mid-2024.
ARENA
Australian Renewable Energy Agency. Over $2.4 billion in funding for renewable energy innovation and projects.
Smart Energy Council (SEC)
Independent industry body for smart energy. Zero Carbon Certification, conferences, and hydrogen advocacy.
Installer Guides
Career pathways, standards, tools, and business benchmarks
How to Become a Solar Installer
Career pathway from electrical apprenticeship to SAA accreditation. Salary, training, and qualifications guide.
Solar Design Tools
Open Solar, Aurora, Fronius and Huawei design software compared. Features, pricing, and recommendations.
Installation Standards
AS/NZS 5033, 4777, 3000, and 3008 explained. What every accredited installer needs to know.
Installer Profit Margins
2026 benchmarks for gross and net margins. Cost structure breakdown and improvement strategies.
Industry Resources
State of Australian Solar
14 years of STC data in one interactive dashboard. Installation trends, system sizes, and state breakdowns.
Installers
Tools, compliance resources, and business insights for solar installers.
Statistics
REC Registry leaderboards, market trends, and regional demand data.
Manufacturers
Product recall tracking, CEC product changes, and market share data.
Accountability Index
CER enforcement, ASIC insolvency, and NETCC compliance data for solar installers.
Solar Atlas
Solar penetration by suburb. 18,000+ suburbs ranked by adoption rate using CER and ABS data.
Battery Tipping Point
183,245 batteries sold in H2 2025. Live dashboard tracking Australia's home battery revolution.
Policy
State regulations, standards updates, and STC market analysis.
Solar Leads
Buy pre-qualified residential and commercial solar leads. Pay per lead, no lock-in.
Collapsed Companies Tracker
Over 270 solar companies have collapsed, leaving 650,000+ households with voided warranties. Search our tracker.
Data & Research
Solar industry data, market research, and analysis for the Australian solar sector.
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