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AIKO has been on our panel line-up for a while. What’s new for 2026 is the NeoStar 3 Series, and two fresh models from it land at PSW Energy: the all-black NeoStar 3S+ and the higher-output NeoStar 3P. Same cell platform, two different briefs. We preference the all-black 3S+ on
Tesla has extended its Next Million Powerwall rebate. Eligible Powerwall 3 installations ordered before 30 June 2026 can attract up to AUD $1,500 per address, paid as a Visa reward card. The extension is designed to offset the reduction in the federal Cheaper Home Batteries Program, which took effect on
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
Every lithium battery slows down in the cold, and below 0°C internal cell temperature, charging stops being safe at all. Tesla’s answer in Powerwall 3 is Heat Mode: dedicated resistive heaters bonded to individual battery cells, run by software that predicts when warmth will be needed. Tesla published a white
Western Australia is the growth story of the NETCC Annual Report 2025. The number of NETCC Approved Sellers based in WA rose by more than 420% year on year, the largest increase of any state, and the report credits one thing for it: the WA Residential Battery Program. I have
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
Every solar and battery system installed in Western Australia is, in the eyes of the law, an electrical installation. Not a product. Not an appliance you plug in. The work of connecting panels, inverters and batteries to your switchboard can only be performed by licensed electricians, and the business that
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
Two-phase properties can run Sigenergy hardware. That is the short finding from two technical documents Sigenergy issued in mid-2025: a Declaration of Two-Phase Operation Compatibility from the Sigenergy service team (May 2025) and a two-phase design scenarios overview (V2, dated 7 June 2025). I have been through both, and the
Congratulations on your PSW Energy or Perth Solar Warehouse solar and/or battery installation. You have invested in an alternative energy future, and this guide is designed to help you understand, operate, and maintain your system safely and effectively. This Operation Guide replaces all previous versions and has been updated to
If you’re researching solar, batteries, EV chargers, or a new air conditioning system, you’ll eventually hit a question that sounds more technical than it really is: “Is my home single-phase or three-phase?” You’re not expected to know the answer. Most homeowners don’t. The good news is that you can usually
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
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
At PSW Energy, we’re upgrading the system that manages customer enquiries, project updates, and service requests. This change is designed to make it easier for you to get timely answers, faster support, and clearer visibility on what’s happening with your enquiry or project. When is the upgrade happening? Our Customer
The festive season is nearly here, and with it comes a little downtime for our team. To help you plan ahead, we’ve outlined our operating hours and service availability across the Christmas and New Year period. While we step back briefly to recharge, we’ll still be doing our best to
PSW Energy and Perth Solar Warehouse are introducing revised installation timelines for specific solar and battery projects. These changes are part of our continuous commitment to providing high-quality installations that comply with all current Australian Standards. While this is a significant enhancement to our quality assurance processes, we do not
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
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
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