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Search the JournalBefore paying a deposit, confirm the recipient's business details and get refund conditions in writing. Check the installer's credentials against public registers as part of reviewing the contract.
Western Power's notice required payment and complete project details at lodgement. It also specified new commissioning paperwork for projects already underway.
Read the articleCheck the proposed grid connection and your lease before sizing solar for a commercial roof. Export restrictions and landlord approval can affect which installation fits the site.
Read the articleA package quote needs to account for your roof and switchboard. Ask for installation extras in writing, and check the rebate assumptions and export pathway before paying a deposit.
Read the articleIf a supplier cites US tariffs to justify a higher solar price, ask how they affect the equipment being quoted. Request installation costs separately so you can compare the full price.
Read the articleYour existing inverter and solar output help determine the retrofit path. Check equipment compatibility and the circuits you want backed up before deciding what to keep or replace.
Read the articleSize a battery around evening use and backup needs. Tiered incentives affect the discount on extra capacity, so compare the additional cost with the electricity you expect to use.
Read the articlePowerwall 3 can now join eligible Powerwall 2 systems. Check software, gateway, output, connection approval and rebate history before expanding.
Read the articleRead WA wholesale prices separately from the tariff on your electricity bill. The evening-peak battery evidence cited comes from the eastern market, so check its relevance to WA.
Read the articleEligible mid-scale solar installed from 1 October 2026 can access the expanded SRES. STC applications are expected in mid-to-late November; network approval and site-specific eligibility remain separate checks.
Read the articleENF Solar has published its Field Tested episode on the Aiko Neostar 3P and 3S, with PSW Energy founder Derek McKercher among the installers in it.
Read the articleBefore paying for an EVDC output upgrade, check whether your module accepts the software licence. Compatibility depends on the module, and charging speed still depends on the wider system.
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