Industry & News
26 guides from our installation teams.
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Industry & NewsPSW CEO named Emerging Leader runner-up at the 2026 Smart Energy Council Awards
On 6 May 2026 in Sydney, Nicole Bilman was named runner-up for Emerging Leader of the Year at the Smart Energy Council Excellence Awards. The category is judged by an independent panel from the national industry body. Nicole represented an outnumbered Western Australia in the category.
PSW Editorial Team · 20 May 2026 · 2 min read
Industry & NewsPerth Solar Warehouse wins four 2026 SunWiz Awards
Perth Solar Warehouse has been recognised with four 2026 SunWiz Awards, including the #1 Local Solar Hero spot for Perth, South West region. The awards are based on installation volumes, customer review data, and regional performance across the 2025 calendar year, independently compiled by SunWiz.
PSW Editorial Team · 12 May 2026 · 3 min read
Industry & NewsSmart Employer of the Year 2026 finalist, the team behind your install
When you're getting solar or battery quotes, most of what you can compare is the product. Panel brand. Inverter brand. Headline price.
PSW Editorial Team · 21 Apr 2026 · 2 min read
Industry & NewsThe person running the company on your roof just got nationally shortlisted
When you're getting solar quotes, most of the trust signals are about the product. Panel brand. Inverter brand. Battery brand.
PSW Editorial Team · 17 Apr 2026 · 2 min read
Industry & NewsPerth Solar Warehouse renews NETCC Approved Seller status, 2026/27
Perth Solar Warehouse holds current certification as a New Energy Tech Consumer Code (NETCC) Approved Seller. Our certificate is valid through 8 May 2027 and was issued by the Code Monitoring and Compliance Panel, backed by the ACCC. If you're buying solar, a battery, or an EV charger, the NETCC status is one of the factors to check with a seller or installer in Australia. Here's what it covers and why it matters.
PSW Editorial Team · 10 Apr 2026 · 2 min read
Industry & NewsSynergy Midday Saver tariff: what it means for solar homes in Perth
How the Synergy Midday Saver, EV Add-On and Home Plan A1 tariffs compare for Perth homeowners with solar, batteries and EVs. Updated rates and savings
PSW Editorial Team · 6 Apr 2026 · 11 min read
Industry & NewsPowerwall 2 and Powerwall 3 are becoming cross-compatible
If you have an existing Powerwall 2 system, good news is on the way. Tesla has confirmed that a software update will soon allow Powerwall 2 and Powerwall 3 units to work together seamlessly in the same home.
PSW Editorial Team · 31 Mar 2026 · 1 min read
Industry & NewsSecond for highest growth in Fronius Cross Country Exchange
Perth Solar Warehouse has secured 2nd place for Highest Growth in Western Australia in the Fronius Cross Country Exchange competition, showcasing strong momentum and customer confidence in quality solar installations.
PSW Editorial Team · 19 Feb 2026 · 1 min read
Industry & NewsTesla premium certified installer 2026: Five years strong
Perth Solar Warehouse: Tesla Premium Certified Installer 2026. Five consecutive years of certification. Powerwall installation in Perth, WA.
PSW Editorial Team · 16 Feb 2026 · 7 min read
Industry & NewsiStore 5kWh to 7kWh changeover: Expansion planning guide
Planning to expand iStore 5kWh (IS-BATT-5000-ES)? We’ll confirm compatibility and timing before the 7kWh changeover; CEC removal expected Oct 2026.
PSW Editorial Team · 11 Feb 2026 · 2 min read
Industry & News2025 Review: PSW recognised as a top WA solar and battery installer
PSW Energy, including Perth Solar Warehouse, recognised as a top West Australian solar and battery installer in the 2025 Solar Nerds annual report
PSW Editorial Team · 9 Feb 2026 · 3 min read
Industry & NewsNew solar and battery rules May 2026: The choices that matter
From 1 May 2026, new SWIS connection rules affect new or upgraded solar and battery systems in WA. Learn your export options.
PSW Editorial Team · 5 Feb 2026 · 5 min read
Industry & NewsNicole Bilman Appointed CEO of Perth Solar Warehouse
From Friday 23 January through Monday 26 January, Perth Solar Warehouse will be migrating to a new Customer Management System (CMS).
PSW Editorial Team · 28 Jan 2026 · 2 min read
Industry & News3 point assurance guide for the best solar companies in Perth
As time passes, it becomes increasingly clear which solar companies in Perth stand out as the best. The industry has matured, making business listings valuable research tools and a valuable key indicator of past customer satisfaction for established companies. In contrast, newer companies may have outstanding review profiles due to a short history of installations, limited market exposure, and reduced aftercare commitments.
PSW Editorial Team · 12 Jan 2026 · 11 min read
Industry & NewsPerth Solar Warehouse attains Sigenergy Gold Certified Installer status
Jan 2026: Perth Solar Warehouse has achieved Sigenergy Gold Installer status—the highest non-exclusive tier available for retail partners.
PSW Editorial Team · 5 Jan 2026 · 3 min read
Industry & NewsChristmas & New Year operating hours 2025/26
Find Perth Solar Warehouse’s Christmas and New Year trading hours: closure Dec 24–Jan 4, reduced capacity Dec 20–Jan 11, full services resume Jan 12.
PSW Editorial Team · 4 Dec 2025 · 2 min read
Industry & NewsSigenergy voluntary product recall explained for concerned customers
What next: Sigenergy voluntary product recall explained for concerned Perth Solar Warehouse customers. Here's how we're handling it
PSW Editorial Team · 24 Nov 2025 · 5 min read
Industry & NewsNew northern suburbs Perth Solar Warehouse opening Q1 2026
Perth Solar Warehouse is expanding its reach with a new northern location at 1/42 Pinnacle Drive, Neerabup, WA. Scheduled opening Q1 2026.
PSW Editorial Team · 29 Sept 2025 · 3 min read
Industry & NewsShanghai New Energy Conference 2025 provides 2026 technology insight
SNEC is a crystal ball for the leading solar and battery technology arriving in Australia following year. Here's 2026's technology at SNEC 25
PSW Editorial Team · 17 June 2025 · 5 min read
Industry & NewsPerth Solar Warehouse wins Sigenergy award at Intersolar Germany 2025
Perth Solar Warehouse wins Sigenergy Excellent Marketing Award at Intersolar Munich 2025, recognised globally for customer education initiatives.
PSW Editorial Team · 9 May 2025 · 3 min read
Industry & NewsPerth Solar Warehouse recognised among Australia’s top solar companies for 2025
2025: Perth Solar Warehouse: Top 20 Best Rated Australia. Top 10 STC PV volume Western Australia. #1 Perth, South West STC PV volume
PSW Editorial Team · 17 Apr 2025 · 4 min read
Industry & NewsPSW Achieves Bureau Veritas Certification ISO 9001, 45001, 14001
What you get?...Your ultimate buying guide. The Synergy Solar Feed-in Tariff Perth WA customers recieve (REBS). Connection costs, fees, charges & more >
PSW Editorial Team · 4 Mar 2025 · 3 min read
Industry & NewsEUPD Research Top Installer Awards 2024 and a Digital Revolution in Solar
Perth Solar Warehouse recognised at EUPD Research Top Installer Awards 2024... Innovative consumer convenience with high quality outcomes...
PSW Editorial Team · 28 Oct 2024 · 4 min read
Industry & NewsSunwiz Awards 2024: Top 5 WA and a Best Rated Solar Company Australia
Top 5 Combined WA, residential & commercial. Sunwiz Awarded 2024: Best Rated Solar Company Australia [4.85] greater than than 150 reviews ››
PSW Editorial Team · 26 Feb 2024 · 7 min read
Industry & NewsFeatured: Over the Horizon, Just Another Solar Podcast #52
PSW Director Derek McKercher is a feature guest on Just Another Solar Podcast talking what's 'Over the Horizon' for a sustainable energy future ››
PSW Editorial Team · 23 Jan 2024 · 5 min read
Industry & NewsPerth Solar Warehouse an Australian Top 10 solar installer, Sunwiz data
One can be forgiven for thinking that many awards are a little token when comparing solar installers in 2023. There seems to be an award for almost everything, and most review platforms offer little clarity as companies close and recreate Google Business accounts (long-standing businesses with five stars and low review counts) or equally dubious is the purchasing of reviews (high review count and minimal context). Based on review count averages, it's fair to say it's harder to discern the good from the great in solar. Sunwiz, an industry market intelligence provider, identified these hurdles influencing an informed energy investment decision.
PSW Editorial Team · 4 July 2023 · 2 min read