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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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News & insights

Rebate changes, award nights and grid news — as it happens in WA.

27 July 2024

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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16 July 2024

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

26 May 2024

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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26 May 2024

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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29 April 2024

Growatt inverter WiFi reconnect guide

Applies to: All Growatt inverters using a ShineWiFi-X or ShineWiFi-S datalogger with the ShinePhone app. This covers the residential MIN, MIC, MOD, TL-X, and hybrid SPH/XH series. If your datalogger is a ShineLink or ShineLink-X (a different communication type), a separate procedure applies — contact PSW Life Support. Estimated time: 5–10 minutes. You will need …

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Is A Tesla Powerwall Worth It in Australia

14 March 2024

Is Tesla Powerwall worth it? Lifespan, cost, warranty & features

Pondering the question “Is Tesla Powerwall worth it” (the investment) has an answer often as individual as one’s self. However, it’s possible to assess whether Powerwall is worth the investment for your circumstance based on three fundamental aspects; Cost, Value and Time. Each of these we explore in detail to determine if Powerwall is, indeed, worth it. …

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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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20 February 2024

How efficient are Aiko solar panels? Are they the best?

2023’s Intersolar Award-winning Aiko solar panel suite will arrive in Australia in Q2 2024. PSW Energy is confirmed as one of the first installers in Australia to offer customers this advanced module design that is currently captivating Europe. Highly anticipated for the residential market, the Neostar 2S features Aiko’s All Back Contact (ABC) cell architecture …

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Kate Rutherford holding a glass of champagne for the Tesla Energy Performance Excellence Award

1 February 2024

PSW Energy receives Tesla Energy Performance Excellence Award

Certain energy storage technologies promise the world yet deliver below expectations. Meanwhile, Tesla Energy penetrates diverse markets with over 500,000 operational Powerwall units installed globally. Such uptake can only be attributed to successful outcomes for the investment. With refined product selection criteria, PSW Energy believes in benefits for homeowners beyond essential return on investment (ROI) …

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29 January 2024

Just Another Solar Podcast: Over the Horizon with Derek McKercher

Episode 52 and the first ‘Just Another Solar Podcast’ for 2024, delves into the potential of battery cell price reductions, arresting electric vehicle fires and Queensland’s complex metering arrangements towards the electrification shift. However, more relevant to PSW’s Western Australian customer base and broader solar business owners is the dive into the mindset of Derek …

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4 January 2024

Residential edition: Top 5 solar energy predictions for 2024

Sometimes, a little foresight goes a long way. When committing to an energy investment, it’s good to know if the technology you’re investing in aligns with your ideal future intentions. Safeguard your exposure to potential buyer’s remorse by understanding the new technology direction. Which direction are the world’s leading manufacturers heading in as we enter …

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Tesla Powerwall 3 at Dusk with House lights on in the background

2 January 2024

Tesla Powerwall 3 and 2 will likely coexist in Australia

[at least in 2024] When latest technology models are usually released, the latest model replaces the previous one. In the case of Tesla’s Powerwall, both 2 and 3 models will more likely coexist for unique purposes from 2024. Based on Tesla insight, an all-in-one solar and battery system of equal capacity (13.5 kWh) will be …

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