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AIKO NeoStar 3 Series: the new 2026 models, and the one we’d pick

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 Powerwall 3 rebate extended: save up to $1,500

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

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

Powerwall 3 Heat Mode: how it works in cold weather

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

NETCC Approved Sellers in WA grew 420% in 2025

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

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

Buying solar or a battery through a WA-licensed electrical contractor matters

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

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

Sigenergy on two-phase power: what works, what doesn’t, and why

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

Rising solar panel prices create urgency for Australian homeowners

The Australian solar industry is facing a convergence of market pressures that may affect homeowners and businesses planning to invest in solar energy. Industry experts are forecasting notable increases in solar panel prices throughout 2026, while a shortage of skilled installation labour is contributing to longer project timelines. For consumers

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Introducing Tindo Solar, Australian-made solar for WA

Across Western Australia, more homeowners are looking for long-term energy independence—technology they can trust, built for local conditions, and supported by people who understand the unique needs of WA households. As the demand for reliable, sustainable power grows, PSW Energy is taking a major step to deliver even stronger, future-proof

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Historical cottage in Australia with solar panels on the roof and Tesla powerwall at the entry for the post Sharp advice before buying solar or batteries for your home.

Sharp advice before buying solar or batteries for your home

It could present additional leg work, but visiting a business before outlaying significant capital on an energy investment could be equally important as the ideal product selection. An alternative to an onsite meeting where it’s possible to gauge the appeal of a person, why not spend the time to assess

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Aleo Solar Panels by PSW Energy

Aleo, a True German Made Solar Panel Alternative.

You’ve been told German made solar panels no longer exist. Such a statement couldn’t be any further from the truth. Potentially options for Australian’s have dwindled in recent years, however, one of the world’s longest-serving German-made solar panel manufacturers, Aleo, is now making their mark down under. What’s better, there

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LG Solar Dealer - PSW Energy

Access Greater Benefits With an Authorised LG Solar Dealer.

Across the globe, the LG Solar panel range holds one of the most reputable names in the solar industry. Off the back of such esteemed recognition, an exceptionally large portion of installation companies within Australia offer LG Solar options in order to win sales. However, with over 5000 installation companies

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