Solar Industry Intelligence Hub
Free tools, market data and compliance resources for Australian solar installers. Built on REC Registry data (refreshed daily) and other government 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 and industry bodies
The organisations that shape Australia's solar industry, and what each one controls.
- 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.
- ARENAAustralian 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, design software and business benchmarks.
- How to Become a Solar InstallerCareer pathway from electrical apprenticeship to SAA accreditation. Salary, training, and qualifications.
- Solar Design ToolsOpen Solar, Aurora, Fronius and Huawei design software compared. Features, pricing, and recommendations.
- Installation StandardsAS/NZS 5033, 4777, 3000, and 3008 explained. What every accredited installer needs to know.
- Installer Profit Margins2026 benchmarks for gross and net margins. Cost structure breakdown and ways to improve them.
Industry resources
- State of Australian Solar14 years of STC data in one interactive dashboard. Installation trends, system sizes, and state breakdowns.
- InstallersTools, compliance resources, and business insights for solar installers.
- StatisticsREC Registry leaderboards, market trends, and regional demand data.
- ManufacturersProduct recall tracking, CEC product changes, and market share data.
- Accountability IndexCER enforcement, ASIC insolvency, and NETCC compliance data for solar installers.
- Solar AtlasSolar penetration by suburb. 18,000+ suburbs ranked by adoption rate using CER and ABS data.
- Battery Tipping Point183,245 batteries sold in H2 2025. A dashboard tracking home battery uptake from STC data, state by state.
- PolicyState regulations, standards updates, and STC market analysis.
- Solar LeadsBuy pre-qualified residential and commercial solar leads. Pay per lead, no lock-in.
- Collapsed Companies TrackerOver 270 solar companies have collapsed, each voiding its workmanship warranties. Search our tracker.
- Data & ResearchSolar industry data, market research, and analysis for the Australian solar sector.
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