Solar articles

Not every Perth home needs a switchboard upgrade for solar, but older meter boxes and electrical panels commonly do. Here's when an upgrade is required, what it involves, and what it costs.

Already have solar but want more? Perth homeowners can expand existing systems by adding panels, upgrading inverters, or adding a parallel second inverter. Here's what's involved.

6.6kW is the entry-level Perth residential solar system. 10kW and 13kW systems have become more affordable, and for the right household, the larger capacity pays back well. Here's how the numbers compare.

Two-storey homes in Perth present different solar sizing constraints compared to single-storey: less roof area per person, more complex shading, and different consumption patterns. Here's how to size correctly.

Your solar app shows zero generation. Before calling your installer, run through these checks: most 'system stopped working' cases are resolved without a service call.

Perth solar systems should produce predictable output based on array size and orientation. When generation falls below expectation, whether gradually or suddenly, there are systematic ways to diagnose the cause. This guide explains how to check solar performance, common underperformance causes, and how to escalate to your installer.

You can add panels to an existing system, swap a string inverter for a hybrid to add a battery, or replace a failed inverter with a larger one. Here's what each upgrade path involves in Perth.

Most Perth rental properties give tenants limited rights to install solar. But renters have more options than most people think, including portable solar, battery storage, and how to negotiate with landlords.

A growing number of Perth homes have three-phase power, often installed for large AC systems, EV chargers, or premium builds. Solar on three-phase supply has some important differences from single-phase.

Tile roofs are common on Perth homes built in the 1980s–2000s. Solar installation on tiles is standard, but the mounting method, tile type, and age affect the installation process and cost.

Perth's high solar penetration causes voltage to rise in distribution networks at midday. When grid voltage exceeds inverter limits, your solar system reduces output to protect the grid, even on a perfectly sunny day.

Solar warranties cover three different parties: the panel manufacturer, the inverter manufacturer, and the installer's workmanship. Understanding which warranty applies to your issue (and who to contact first) is the key to a successful claim.

A solar system in Perth comes with three distinct types of warranty. They cover different things, have different claim processes, and matter in different scenarios. Here's how to understand each one.

Perth's weather is generally excellent for solar, but summer storms and winter cold fronts bring hail, high winds, and heavy rain. Here's how solar systems cope and what to do after a weather event.

Perth solar generation drops significantly in winter. Here's what to expect from your system between May and August, how to manage your bills, and what heating choices make the difference.

Working from home shifts your electricity consumption to daytime hours: exactly when solar generates. A WFH Perth household can achieve 60–70% solar self-consumption without a battery. Here's the maths.

Zero-export mode prevents solar from sending any power to the grid. Some Perth households choose it voluntarily; others are required to use it by network constraints. Here's what zero-export means for your system's economics.

SolarEdge's own Home Battery pairs with the SolarEdge Home Hub inverter (replacing the older StorEdge). This guide covers the SolarEdge Home Battery for Perth: 9.7kWh usable capacity, LFP chemistry, DC-coupling mechanics, and how it compares to Sungrow SBR for Perth buyers already in the SolarEdge ecosystem.

SolarEdge and Fronius are the two most common premium inverter choices for Perth homes. This guide compares the SolarEdge Home Hub with S-Series optimisers against the Fronius GEN24 Plus hybrid: shade performance, battery pairing, warranty, and monitoring, so you can match the brand to your roof.

SolarEdge optimises each panel individually for shaded or complex roofs; Sungrow SH is a straightforward hybrid at a lower price. Here is how to pick the right one for your Perth roof.

A plain-English guide to SolaX inverters for Perth homes: the X-Hybrid battery-ready range, the X3-MIC string inverters, efficiency, warranty, monitoring, and how SolaX stacks up against Sungrow and GoodWe.

Solis (Ginlong Technologies) is a widely-installed mid-market string inverter brand with a growing Perth presence. Here's how the S6 series compares to Goodwe and Growatt for Perth homes, and when the extended warranty makes it the right call.

Solis and Sungrow are both widely-quoted budget-to-mid-tier Chinese inverter brands in Perth. This guide compares their residential string and hybrid products, warranty, installer depth, monitoring, and Perth pricing to help buyers choose.

Sonnen is a German battery manufacturer owned by Shell, known for its warranty terms and focus on virtual power plant participation. This guide covers the sonnenBatterie eco 8.03 for Perth, including pricing, how it compares to Sungrow and BYD, and whether the premium is justified.