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

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45 articles in solar.

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Solis alarm codes explained: troubleshooting and next steps

Your Solis inverter has stopped feeding energy into the grid and is displaying an alarm on the LCD screen or in the SolisCloud app. Every alarm code corresponds to a specific condition the inverter has detected. Some clear themselves within minutes. Others need a qualified electrician. Last reviewed: April 2026. Alarm code lists verified against …

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Sigenergy Inverter Wi‑Fi Reconnect Guide (MySigen App)

Applies to: Sigenergy systems managed via the MySigen app (uses the CMU serial number).Estimated time: 5–10 minutesYou’ll need: MySigen app (logged in), access to the inverter, your home Wi‑Fi name & password. Contents Quick start (TL;DR) In MySigen → Device tab, copy the serial number after “CMU” (exclude the word “CMU”). Go Settings → Network …

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15 January 2025

Should you consider black solar panels in Australia?

With technology always improving, how well do black solar panels perform in 2025? The good news is that two fundamental specifications listed on a solar panel data sheet answer this in relatively simple terms, but you’ve got to know where to look and how to discern certain terminologies. Gauging specifications, the difference between white back …

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2 January 2025

The difference between a hybrid and a hybrid-ready inverter

If choosing the ideal solar brands wasn’t hard enough, now you’re faced with certain terminologies that sound like a virtual foreign language. The good news is that you’re not alone. Many seasoned solar professionals consistently try to stay up-to-date with the evolving product contortions aimed at making energy solutions more accessible. Key points A hybrid-ready …

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21 November 2024

Solar panel cleaning in Perth WA: Enhance your solar performance

There comes a point when every solar energy system owner considers when, how and why solar panel cleaning should be performed. The good news for PSW solar system owners is that the answer is less frequent than expected. Still, a few exceptions can be related to high-performance maintenance, depending on your specific environment. Here’s how …

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Alpha ESS WiFi reconnect guide

Applies to: Alpha ESS SMILE series hybrid inverters and all-in-one storage systems, including SMILE 5, SMILE B3, SMILE Hi10, SMILE T10, SMILE G3 and the legacy SMILE-INV. The process also applies to the AlphaESS Storion series where the WiFi module is integrated. Estimated time: 5–10 minutes. You will need The AlphaCloud app installed and logged …

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Enphase IQ Gateway (Envoy) Wi‑Fi Reconnect Guide — Enlighten App

Applies to: Enphase IQ Gateway/Envoy using the Enphase Enlighten mobile app.Estimated time: 5–10 minutesYou’ll need: Enlighten app (signed in), physical access to the gateway, your home Wi‑Fi name & password. Contents Quick start (TL;DR) Enable AP Mode on the gateway: Press the IQ Gateway AP Mode button once; the AP Mode light turns green. In …

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Huawei inverter error codes: what they mean and what to do

Your Huawei SUN2000 inverter has stopped producing power, is showing a red LED indicator, or has triggered an alarm in the FusionSolar app. Every alarm ID corresponds to a specific condition the inverter has detected. Some clear themselves within minutes. Others need a qualified electrician. Last reviewed: April 2026. Alarm ID lists verified against current …

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SAJ inverter WiFi reconnect guide

Applies to: All SAJ WiFi-enabled inverters using either the eSolar WiFi-D or eSolar WiFi-2 communication module. This covers the R5, R6 and C6 on-grid series, and the H1, H2 and HS hybrid / all-in-one storage series. Estimated time: 10 minutes. You will need The eKeeper app installed and logged in on your smartphone (see app …

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SolarEdge inverter WiFi reconnection assistant

Applies to: SolarEdge inverters using the mySolarEdge app for local commissioning.Estimated time: 5–10 minutesYou’ll need: mySolarEdge app (signed in), access to the inverter, your home Wi‑Fi name & password. Contents Quick start (TL;DR) Check signal & power‑cycle: Make sure your home Wi‑Fi is detectable at the inverter location, then power‑cycle the inverter (off → on) …

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Sungrow inverter WiFi reconnection assistant

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Sungrow inverter WiFi reconnect guide

Applies to: All Sungrow string inverters and hybrid inverters using a Sungrow Wi-Fi communication dongle (WiNet-S, WiNet-S2, or older WLAN dongle) with the iSolarCloud app. Estimated time: 5–10 minutes. You will need The iSolarCloud app installed and logged in on your smartphone Your home Wi-Fi network name and password Physical access to your inverter and …

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Fronius inverter WiFi reconnection assistant

Is your Fronius inverter no longer producing data? Let’s get that back for you with the PSW Energy Fronius Inverter WiFi Reconnect guide. The great news is that this is often only ever a minor issue. Chances are the solar energy system is still producing power, you simply can’t see this information being logged anymore …

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