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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

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

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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

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Your Powerwall 2 just got a big upgrade path

Tesla has announced that Powerwall 2 and Powerwall 3 systems will soon be able to operate together on the same home, no hardware changes required. Here’s what that means for you. If you already have a Powerwall 2 at home and you’ve been wondering whether you can add more battery

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7 Years of Tesla Energy in Perth: What PSW Energy has learned

In 2026, PSW Energy marks seven years of working with Tesla Energy products and a fifth consecutive year as a Tesla Premium Certified Installer, the top 5% of Tesla’s certified installer network in Australia. That’s worth acknowledging. But what’s more useful to share, especially through the Knowledge Base, is what

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Is A Tesla Powerwall Worth It in Australia

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

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

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

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

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

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Powerwall 2 in the shadows (black & white) for Perth's first Tesla Energy Tech Talk

Perth’s PSW & Tesla Energy Tech Talk Exceeds Expectation

In collaboration with Tesla Energy, Perth Solar Warehouse hosted a Tesla Energy Tech Talk onNovember 16th, 2023, at the Tesla showroom in Osborne Park. Key points Invitation only event exceeds demand within 48-hours. As a premium Certified Installer, PSW partnered with Tesla for a Tesla Energy Tech Talk, Perth, Western

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