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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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Company

13 articles in company.

11 June 2026

Sigenergy Excellent Installer Award 2026: PSW Energy recognised in Shanghai

PSW Energy has received the Sigenergy Excellent Installer Award 2026, presented on stage at Sigenergy’s global partner gala dinner in Shanghai on Tuesday, 2 June 2026. Founder Derek McKercher accepted the award at the Hilton Shanghai Hongqiao on behalf of the Western Australian team, in a room that held Sigenergy’s senior leadership and partner companies …

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20 May 2026

Smart Energy Awards 2026: Nicole Bilman recognised as Emerging Leader runner-up

On 6 May 2026, at Doltone House in Sydney, Nicole Bilman was named runner-up for Emerging Leader of the Year at the Smart Energy Council Excellence Awards. The category recognises individuals shaping the next generation of Australia’s renewable energy industry, judged by an independent panel from a national field of nominees. Nicole flew the flag …

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14 May 2026

The night four badges got Perth Solar Warehouse’s name

In May, in a conference hall in Sydney, an analyst’s spreadsheet became four physical awards. Each one had Perth Solar Warehouse printed on it. Nobody from the group wrote a submission, polished an entry, or pitched a judging panel. SunWiz just counted. TLDR Perth Solar Warehouse, our residential and localised sibling brand, took home four …

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23 April 2026

Inside GoodWe’s HQ and factory in China

When PSW Energy commits to carrying a manufacturer’s product, the commitment starts well before a spec sheet lands on someone’s desk. It starts at the factory. In March this year, our team travelled to China to visit four of our key manufacturing partners. The GoodWe leg of that trip covered two locations: the company’s global …

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20 April 2026

Smart Employer of the Year 2026 finalist: The team behind PSW

The team behind PSW Energy and Perth Solar Warehouse has been named a finalist for Smart Employer of the Year at the 2026 Smart Energy Council Awards. The Smart Energy Council is Australia’s peak body for the clean energy industry. The Smart Employer category recognises businesses that invest measurably in their teams: training, safety culture, …

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17 April 2026

Emerging Leader of the Year 2026 finalist: Leadership behind PSW Energy

Nicole Bilman, CEO of PSW Energy and Perth Solar Warehouse, has been named a finalist for Emerging Leader of the Year at the 2026 Smart Energy Council Awards. The category recognises an individual under 40 shaping the Australian sustainable energy industry. Finalists are selected by an independent industry panel from a national field of nominees. …

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5 April 2026

Inside Alpha ESS HQ in Nantong, China

The Alpha ESS visit in Nantong was the leg of our China trip that we approached with the most history. Alpha ESS is not a new name to anyone who has been in the Australian solar industry for any length of time. The brand has been a steady presence in the local market for more …

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27 March 2026

Inside the Fox ESS factory in Wenzhou, China

PSW Energy recently visited the Fox ESS headquarters and manufacturing facility in Wenzhou, China. Derek McKercher and Nicole Bilman made the trip on behalf of PSW Energy and Perth Solar Warehouse, and the trip was hosted by Australian representative Frank Wang and the Fox ESS team. The hospitality was genuinely outstanding. But beyond the welcome, …

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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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6 November 2025

All Energy Australia Exhibition 2025 reveals the future of home energy

At PSW Energy, our mission has always been clear: to deliver smarter, cleaner, and more intuitive energy solutions for Australian homes and businesses. This October, our team took that mission to the national stage at the All Energy Australia Exhibition, the country’s premier renewable energy event. Bringing together the world’s leading manufacturers, innovators, and energy …

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EUPD Top Installer Award 2024 (Australia) Ceremony: (Left to Right) Daniel Fuchs from EUPD Research, Nicole Bilman PSW Energy General Manager and Derek McKercher PSW Energy Director holding the EUPD Research Award shield.

3 November 2024

EUPD Research Installer Award 2024: Innovation Meets High Satisfaction

It’s exciting to reveal that PSW Energy has been awarded the prestigious EUPD Research Installer Award 2024 for the second year running. This achievement, celebrated at the recent awards ceremony held at Melbourne’s Cargo Hall Southbank, recognises our dedication to delivering exceptional customer experiences and high-quality solar installations through modern digital convenience. Contents EUPD Research, …

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Sunwiz Awards 2024 with Derek McKercher in the foreground standing infront of a room full of people with arms crossed and smiling. Sunwiz Awards logos featured in the top left corner

28 February 2024

PSW Energy is a Sunwiz award-winning business in 2024

Awards are fun. They encapsulate what is excellent in a specific category, put it on a pedestal, and showcase industry segments to the world. But what exactly do those segments represent? Unfortunately, there is no correct answer to eliminate bias, as any award system is only relevant to those who partake. Nevertheless, they bring together …

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