Solar & Battery — The Electrical Side
I'm honest about the split. I'm a licensed electrical contractor (EC 9715), not a CEC-accredited solar installer. For full solar PV installs and battery fitouts, I route to accredited partners. For the electrical work that solar systems live and die on, I'm your sparkie.
Solar PV systems involve two trades. The panels, inverter, and battery installation needs CEC accreditation (Clean Energy Council) and SAA-licensed electrical work to access STC rebates. The electrical side — switchboard upgrades to support solar feed-in, isolators, supply changes, fault finding on existing systems — is the EC 9715 work I do every day. What I directly handle: switchboard upgrades, DC and AC isolators, solar inverter relocation, sub-board work, battery-ready upgrades, fault finding, Western Power supply upgrades, meter board work, isolation for roof work, annual electrical safety checks. What goes to a partner: full solar PV system design and install, battery installation, STC rebate claims, CEC-accredited commissioning.
Why Choose Perth Electrical Services?
- Switchboard upgrades for solar feed-in
- DC and AC isolator install/replacement
- Fault finding on existing solar systems
- Battery-ready upgrades
- Western Power supply upgrades
- EC 9715 — Andrew's Home Services Pty Ltd
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What We Offer
Switchboard Upgrades
Upgrade your switchboard to support solar feed-in, battery integration, and export limiting.
Isolators
DC and AC isolator installation and replacement — common failure point on older systems.
Inverter Relocation
Move your solar inverter to a better location for cooling, access, or aesthetic reasons.
Battery-Ready Upgrades
Pre-wire your switchboard for future battery installation during other electrical work.
Fault Finding
Diagnose why your solar isn't generating — isolator failures, board issues, inverter faults.
Western Power Work
Supply upgrades and meter board work needed to commission solar or increase export capacity.
How It Works
SMS Photos
Send: existing switchboard, existing solar inverter (if any), what you're trying to do.
Quote
Separate quote for electrical side. If full install needed, I introduce you to CEC-accredited partners.
Coordinate
I do electrical first (board upgrade, isolators), partner does panels after.
Commission
Meter board work and final electrical sign-off to get Western Power approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you install solar panels?
No, that's CEC-accredited work. I do the electrical side that the partner needs done before they put panels on. Different licence, different expertise.
My solar isn't generating — can you help?
Often yes. Many faults are electrical-side problems (isolator failed, board issue, inverter not getting clean grid power). Worth me looking before you call a solar specialist.
Can you recommend a CEC-accredited partner?
Yes, I work with a couple I trust. Happy to introduce — we've done many jobs together and coordinate well.
What's the order for a new solar install?
I quote the electrical side (board upgrade, isolators, supply changes), the accredited partner quotes panels and inverter. Two quotes, one job, usually same week.
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