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Battery rebates 2026

Federal, WA state and Tesla programs — what stacks, what doesn't, and the eligibility checklist.

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The PSW guarantee

15 years solar, 10 years battery — how workmanship cover matches manufacturer warranties.

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Additional installation costs

Base pricing covers 70% of homes. The published guide to every site-specific extra.

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Which system size?

From 6.6 kW starters to 19 kW maximum-yield arrays — match capacity to your daily usage.

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WiFi reconnect assistant

Monitoring offline? Brand-by-brand reconnection guides, most done in 5–15 minutes.

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PSW Life Support

The aftercare program included with every system — diagnostics, guides and 24/7 requests.

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Batteries

30 articles in batteries.

17 March 2026

Top 5 solar & battery installer in WA — Solaris Awards 2025

The Solaris Awards, published annually by SolarNerds.com.au, use verified data from the Clean Energy Regulator to rank solar and battery installers across Australia independently. They are not sponsored, applied for, or voted on — they are a straightforward measure of who installed what, and how much. Solaris Awards 2025 • WA Top 5 Solar Installer …

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19 February 2026

New Goodwe three-phase ESA all-in-one battery now CEC approved

The GoodWe Three-Phase ESA All-in-One energy storage system has officially received Clean Energy Council (CEC) approval, clearing the way for Australian homes and businesses to access one of the most versatile battery storage solutions on the market. Stock is expected to arrive from late March to early April 2025, and we’re excited about what this …

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11 February 2026

Expand your Huawei/iStore 5kWh battery while compatible stock remains

This update is specifically for existing iStore and Huawei customers who already have an iStore 5kWh battery system installed (IS-BATT-5000-ES), and are considering adding more storage capacity. iStore is transitioning from the current 5kWh battery (IS-BATT-5000-ES) to a new 7kWh battery model expected to launch around June (pricing to be advised). It’s a positive product …

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6 February 2026

PSW Energy ranks among WA’s top solar & battery installers (2025)

The latest industry report from SolarNerds.com.au (2025 Awards Edition) indicates that PSW Energy ranks highly in both solar panel and home battery installation capacity in Western Australia. Specifically, the company is the fourth top solar installer in WA for systems up to 100 kW, having installed 6,128 kW of solar capacity across 724 systems. Additionally, …

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4 February 2026

Homeowner edition: New solar and battery connection rules for WA

New rules for rooftop solar and batteries are coming to Western Australia’s South West grid from 1 May 2026, and they will affect how new and upgraded systems connect and export energy. The changes are designed to keep the network stable as solar uptake grows, while making it easier for households to opt into future …

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Solar Battery Rebates WA - Tesla Powerwall 3

19 January 2026

Three battery rebate options available for West Australian’s

Australia’s household battery market has shifted from early adoption to rapid scale-up, driven by policy incentives and grid-operational pressures. The Australian Government’s Cheaper Home Batteries Program now provides an “around 30%” battery discount nationwide, while Western Australia’s Residential Battery Scheme adds a separate state rebate and optional no-interest loans for eligible households. Alongside government programs, …

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7 January 2026

PSW Energy achieves Sigenergy Gold Certified Installer recognition

PSW Energy has reached a milestone in Western Australia’s renewable energy sector by attaining Sigenergy Gold Installer status — Sigenergy’s highest non-exclusive product partner tier. This achievement recognises consistently high standards in battery storage system design, installation, commissioning, and customer experience, and reinforces PSW Energy’s position as a trusted provider for homeowners across the greater …

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31 December 2025

Product innovations redrawing the limits of solar and storage in 2026

Residential solar-and-storage is evolving, focusing less on hardware functionality and more on optimisation: maximising watts per square meter on rooftops, ensuring sufficient kilowatts for motor starts, achieving reliable islanding in grid outages, and integrating batteries, inverters, and loads into a cohesive system. The key technologies, PV physics, lithium-ion design, and power electronics, are now engineered …

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28 December 2025

Residential Edition: Top 5 Home Solar & Battery Predictions for Australia in 2026

For decades, Australian homeowners treated electricity as a background utility: reliable enough, mostly affordable, and someone else’s problem when things went wrong. That mindset is rapidly disappearing. Rising retail prices, export restrictions, grid instability, and the accelerating electrification of homes have pushed energy from the margins into the centre of household decision-making. Quick insight Rising …

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27 December 2025

Data privacy considerations when choosing a home solar or battery system

For years, the decision to install solar panels or batteries was driven by a simple set of questions: How much will it save? How reliable is the equipment? How quickly does it pay for itself? Today, that conversation has evolved. Contents Key points Solar and battery systems track energy generation and usage to improve performance, …

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12.5 kW SigenStor EVDC charger upgrade to 25 kW

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How to: SigenStor EVDC charger upgrade 12.5 to 25 kW

PSW Energy customers can now unlock double the charging power on their Sigenergy SigenStor EVDC—upgrading from 12.5 kW to 25 kW through a simple software license. No physical modifications are required. The capability is already built into the hardware and is activated digitally via the mySigen app. By purchasing and activating the SigenStor EVDC 25kW …

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Two Sigenergy controllers side by side identifying the AC plug change visual difference as a reference to the Sigenergy voluntary product recall

25 November 2025

Next steps: Sigenergy voluntary product recall in Australia

Sigenergy has announced a voluntary product recall affecting its 8, 10, and 12 kW single-phase Energy Controllers (inverters) across the Australian market. The update follows isolated reports of damaged AC plugs on these specific inverter models. It reflects the company’s proactive collaboration with major regulatory bodies, including the ACCC, Smart Energy Council, Clean Energy Council, …

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