The ArcSolar resource library
Better decisions.
From the first quote to the final handover.
Practical guides for Australian solar retailers. Current sources, clear limitations and checklists you can use with your next job.
Australian solar and battery statistics 2026
Primary-source facts, clear definitions and a downloadable citation ledger.
Explore the market evidenceElectricity rate: cents to dollars calculator
Convert an electricity tariff from cents per kWh to dollars per kWh before entering a solar savings estimate.
Open calculatorDaily electricity usage calculator
Convert billed electricity usage into average daily kWh using the actual number of billing days.
Open calculatorExisting solar household consumption calculator
Combine grid imports and solar consumed on site to estimate household electricity consumption for the same period.
Open calculatorSolar CRM total cost worksheet
Compare subscription, extra seats, usage and setup costs over a chosen period without relying on headline plan prices.
Open calculatorConnection and proposals
Solar export limits: a retailer’s proposal checklist
Check the network offer, inverter capacity and export assumptions before issuing a solar or battery proposal. A practical checklist for Australian retailers.
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Solar proposal checklist: make every quote clear
Use a simple solar proposal checklist, then see how ArcSolar connects the quote, customer payment and installation handover.
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Solar CRM migration: keep the whole job connected
Plan your solar CRM migration with a clear checklist. Keep customers, sites, accepted quotes and next actions connected in ArcSolar.
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Solar installation handover: know what is ready
Check scope, payments, site details and crew availability before booking. See how ArcSolar connects sales and installation handover.
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Australian solar in 2027: prepare your retail team
Prepare your solar retail team for 2027 with clear quote reviews and installation planning. See the connected workflow in ArcSolar.
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Best solar CRM in Australia: compare the complete workflow
ArcSolar is our pick for connected Australian solar retail operations. Compare CRM, calls, design, rebate workflows and plan boundaries across six platforms.
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ArcSolar vs Pylon: run the sale and the job in one workspace
Compare ArcSolar and Pylon for CRM plans, calling, bill analysis, solar design and rebate handover. See the team cost model and workflow differences.
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ArcSolar vs OpenSolar: connect the call to the final payment
Compare ArcSolar and OpenSolar for calling, AI follow-up, customer payments and rebate workflows. Look beyond the licence price to the work your team does.
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ArcSolar vs PipeReply: one solar workspace or a connected stack
Compare ArcSolar and PipeReply for built-in quoting, external proposal tools, call intelligence, AI agents and rebate handover. Review the complete stack.
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ArcSolar vs SolarHub CRM: calls, quotes and rebate control
Compare ArcSolar and SolarHub CRM for AI bill analysis, calling, post-call tasks, GreenDeal/Formbay tracking and team plans. See the workflow detail.
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Solar quote SMS templates: three useful reminders
What should a solar quote reminder actually say? Practical steps, an illustrative example and source-backed limitations for Australian solar teams.
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A solar customer reactivation email that earns a reply
How can a rep reopen a paused solar conversation without pressure? Practical steps, an illustrative example and source-backed limitations for Australian solar teams.
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Measure solar quote follow-up without inflating conversion
Which denominator should a solar team use for quote follow-up conversion? Practical steps, an illustrative example and source-backed limitations for Australian solar teams.
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Solar appointment preparation: a rep’s checklist
What should a solar sales rep check before a site appointment? Practical steps, an illustrative example and source-backed limitations for Australian solar teams.
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Battery-only or solar-plus-battery: compare the offer fairly
How should a retailer compare a retrofit battery with a combined system? Practical steps, an illustrative example and source-backed limitations for Australian solar teams.
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Battery proposal assumptions checklist
What assumptions should be checked before sharing battery savings? Practical steps, an illustrative example and source-backed limitations for Australian solar teams.
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GreenDeal application not matching? Check these records
What should operations check when a GreenDeal application will not match? Practical steps, an illustrative example and source-backed limitations for Australian solar teams.
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Solar rebate reconciliation: separate claims from cash
What evidence should finance match before recording rebate settlement? Practical steps, an illustrative example and source-backed limitations for Australian solar teams.
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Solar CRM field mapping worksheet
Which fields should be mapped before a solar CRM migration? Practical steps, an illustrative example and source-backed limitations for Australian solar teams.
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Solar sales rep onboarding: first-job readiness
How do you know a new solar sales rep is ready for their first customer? Practical steps, an illustrative example and source-backed limitations for Australian solar teams.
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Solar lead assignment: ownership that survives handover
How should a solar team assign leads without losing accountability? Practical steps, an illustrative example and source-backed limitations for Australian solar teams.
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Solar installation exceptions: keep a failed visit actionable
What should operations record when an installation cannot be completed? Practical steps, an illustrative example and source-backed limitations for Australian solar teams.
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ArcSolar vs SolarPlus: sales conversations through to rebate work
Compare ArcSolar and SolarPlus for SMS, call intelligence, quoting, battery modelling and rebate handover. See the published plan and feature differences.
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ArcSolar vs Aurora Solar: an Australian retailer operating workflow
Compare ArcSolar and Aurora Solar for retailer CRM, calling, AI tasks, solar design and Australian rebate workflows. Check plan scope and local fit.
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