Solar for a New Build in Perth
Australis Solar plans and installs solar for a New Build in Perth, coordinating with homeowners, builders, architects and electrical contractors from the architectural drawings through to commissioning. Your system is designed around the roof, expected energy usage, Synergy connection, battery or backup needs and future EV charging, with conduit routes and equipment locations considered before the home is finished.
Early involvement gives us more opportunity to coordinate neat conduit pathways, practical equipment locations and the installation schedule with your builder.
Who this service is for
We support residential projects across the Perth metropolitan area, from individually designed homes to builder packages, townhouses and small developments. The earlier we are included, the easier it is to coordinate solar with the roof, electrical works and construction program.
Homeowners
For people building a new home who want solar designed around how they expect to live, including air conditioning, pool equipment, electric hot water, batteries and future EVs.
Builders
For builders who need clear equipment locations, conduit requirements, installation timing and communication with a licensed local solar contractor.
Architects and designers
For design teams wanting early feedback on usable roof space, orientation, shading, plant locations, access and future energy infrastructure.
Electrical contractors
For project electricians coordinating switchboards, cable pathways, metering, inverter supplies, battery provisions and EV charging circuits.
Why plan solar early for a New Build in Perth?
Solar is often considered late in the construction process, after the roof design, switchboard, cable routes and equipment locations have already been decided. It can still be installed, but the available options may be more limited and additional work may be required.
When Australis Solar receives the plans early, we can provide practical information for the builder and electrical contractor before walls are closed, external finishes are completed or scaffold is removed.
Early planning does not require you to finalise every product immediately. It allows the home to be prepared for an appropriate solar system, battery, backup arrangement or EV charger without relying on avoidable surface conduit and difficult cable routes later.
Decisions that are easier to make before handover
Neater conduit and cable routes
Suitable conduits may be pre-laid through agreed pathways before internal linings and external finishes restrict access.
Roof and scaffold coordination
Where practical and approved by the builder, panel installation can be coordinated while suitable scaffold remains available.
Future-ready equipment locations
Inverter, battery, gateway and EV charger positions can be reviewed for access, clearance, cable distance and future expansion.
What we assess for a New Build in Perth
We do not select a system from roof area alone. The design considers the property, the electrical infrastructure, the expected household load and the equipment you may add later.
Architectural and roof plans
Roof dimensions, pitches, orientations, setbacks, obstructions and practical panel zones.
Solar exposure and shading
Expected irradiance, nearby structures, parapets, roof features and the likely impact of shading.
Energy usage
Your current Synergy bill or an estimate based on occupancy, appliances, air conditioning, pool equipment and usage times.
Supply and switchboard
Single-phase or three-phase supply, switchboard arrangement, metering, circuit capacity and room for required protection devices.
Inverter location
Weather protection, ventilation, servicing access, noise considerations and cable distances.
Battery location
Physical clearance, protection, access, wall construction, nearby openings and a practical path to the switchboard.
Conduit and cable pathways
Routes between the roof, inverter, battery, switchboard, meter and any future EV charging position.
Blackout requirements
Whether selected circuits or a broader backup arrangement should be considered, including likely loads and inverter power.
Future EV charging
Garage location, charging capacity, cable pathway, electrical supply and whether solar-aware charging is a priority.
Construction schedule
Roof completion, scaffold access, pre-wire timing, handover date and coordination responsibilities between trades.
Our process for a New Build in Perth
A New Build in Perth runs more smoothly when the solar contractor has enough notice to review the plans, provide requirements to the builder and schedule work around the construction program.
Send the plans
Provide the latest architectural drawings, electrical information, project address, expected handover timing and your future energy goals.
Design and modelling
We model the proposed building, review usable roof areas and compare layouts based on orientation, shading, panel capacity and expected production.
Builder coordination
We provide practical information about inverter, battery and switchboard locations, cable routes, conduits, clearances and installation access.
Conduit preparation
Where included and coordinated early enough, suitable conduit pathways can be installed before walls, ceilings or external finishes restrict access.
Panel installation
Once the roof is complete and the site is ready, panel installation may be coordinated while compliant scaffold remains available, subject to safe access and builder approval.
Electrical completion
The inverter, battery, gateway, monitoring and switchboard work are completed at the appropriate stage, followed by testing, commissioning and handover.
We coordinate with the nominated project contact, but access, scaffold, roof completion and electrical readiness must be confirmed before each stage. Late design changes or missed construction windows may require revised pathways, additional attendance or a variation.
From architectural plans to a buildable solar layout
We use the supplied drawings to recreate the proposed roof and assess where panels can be positioned. The model helps compare roof faces, identify obstructions and communicate a realistic layout before installation.
Review the drawings
We examine the site plan, roof geometry, elevations, electrical information and likely equipment positions.
Model the roof and solar layout
The proposed panel arrangement can then be assessed for orientation, shading, usable capacity and expected annual production.
Why choose Australis Solar for your new home?
Australis Solar is a Perth-based, WA-owned solar company operating since 2008. Our accredited in-house installers and electricians design, install and maintain each system, providing continuity from the initial drawings through to commissioning and future support.
Operating since 2008
Long-term local experience designing and supporting solar systems across Perth and Western Australia.
In-house installation team
Accredited installers and licensed electricians who understand the design intent and project requirements.
Builder coordination
Clear communication about conduit routes, equipment positions, access requirements and installation timing.
Custom system design
Solar and battery recommendations based on the building, expected usage and future energy plans, not a standard package.
Neat installation planning
Early consideration of pathways and mounting locations can reduce unnecessary visible conduit and difficult retrofitting.
Licences and insurance
Appropriate electrical licensing, accreditation and insurance for the solar and electrical work being undertaken.
Premium supported equipment
Equipment is selected for performance, compatibility, local support and suitability for the specific design.
Ongoing service
Australis Solar remains available for monitoring support, maintenance, upgrades, batteries and future EV charging.
FAQs about solar for a New Build in Perth
Answers to common questions about plans, builders, conduits, scaffold, batteries, blackout backup and installation timing.
When should I organise solar for a New Build in Perth?
Contact Australis Solar once you have a reasonably developed floor plan, elevation and roof design. This is usually early enough to identify suitable panel areas, equipment locations and conduit routes before the electrical work and internal linings are finalised.
What plans should I provide?
Send the latest site plan, floor plans, elevations, roof plan and electrical drawings available. It is also helpful to include the proposed switchboard location, construction schedule, roof material and any information about planned air conditioning, pool equipment, electric hot water, batteries or EVs.
Can conduits be installed before the house is finished?
Yes, where the design and construction stage allow it. We can coordinate suitable conduit requirements with the builder or electrical contractor so cable pathways are considered before ceilings, walls and external finishes restrict access.
Can the panels be installed while the scaffold is still up?
Often, yes. The roof must be complete, the scaffold must remain suitable for the work and the builder must confirm safe access. Adequate notice is essential because scaffold removal and construction dates can change.
How can you size solar when the home has no Synergy bill?
We can begin with your current household bill and adjust for the new property. The estimate considers occupancy, appliance choices, air conditioning, pool pumps, electric hot water, cooking, battery charging and planned EV travel. The result remains an estimate until actual usage data becomes available.
Should I install a battery now or prepare for one later?
That depends on expected usage, budget, tariffs, backup requirements and future electrification. Even when a battery is deferred, it can be worthwhile assessing inverter compatibility, battery space, switchboard capacity and cable routes during construction.
Will standard solar keep the house powered during a blackout?
A standard grid-connected solar system normally shuts down during an outage. Blackout support requires compatible equipment, appropriate switching and a defined backup design. We assess the circuits or household loads you want supported, the available inverter power and the battery capacity required.
Does Australis Solar work directly with builders and electricians?
Yes. With the owner’s approval, we can communicate relevant solar requirements to the builder, site supervisor or electrical contractor. Clear responsibility and sufficient notice are still needed for access, conduit work, scaffold coordination and electrical completion.
Send us your plans for a tailored solar design
Send us the latest drawings for your New Build in Perth, along with your expected handover date, current Synergy bill and future battery, blackout backup or EV goals. We will review the project and explain the next design and coordination steps.