Straight answers on solar, batteries and electrical.
Practical guides from our Perth electricians. No jargon, no sales pitch, just what you need to know before you spend money.
STCs now cover commercial solar up to 1MW. Here’s why it matters
From 1 October 2026, commercial solar systems from 100kW to 1MW can claim upfront STCs. What changed, what it is worth for a Perth business, and why now is a good time to look at commercial solar.
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Why our quote might be higher than the other one you got
Two solar quotes for the same house can be thousands of dollars apart. Here is what usually explains the gap, what to check on each quote, and how to compare them fairly.
WA solar battery rebates in 2026: what Perth homes can claim
How the Federal Cheaper Home Batteries Program and the WA Residential Battery Scheme combine for Perth Synergy customers in 2026, with worked examples for 10, 13.5 and 20kWh batteries.
What size solar system does a Perth home need?
A plain guide to sizing solar for a Perth home: how to read your bill, when 6.6kW, 10kW or 13kW makes sense, and why battery plans change the answer.
Solar not working? What to check before you call
Zero generation on your app, an inverter error or a tripped switch? The safe checks Perth homeowners can do, the things you should never touch, and when to book a fixed-price visit.
Installing a home EV charger in Perth: what’s involved
What it takes to install a home EV charger in Perth: single vs three phase, 7kW vs 22kW, switchboard checks, solar-aware charging and what to ask your installer.
Switchboard upgrades and RCDs in WA: signs it’s time
Signs your switchboard needs an upgrade, what WA rules say about RCDs when you sell or rent a home, and what a switchboard upgrade involves.