Perth-based and WA-owned since 2008

Residential Solar Perth

Australis Solar designs, installs and maintains residential solar Perth systems for homeowners across the metropolitan area. Every system is designed around your Synergy bill, roof, household energy usage, shading, switchboard, backup requirements and future battery or EV charging goals.

  • Accredited in-house installers and electricians
  • Custom solar, battery and backup design
  • Perth metro installation and ongoing support
Since 2008

A long-established, WA-owned solar company serving Perth homes.

In-house team

Accredited installers and licensed electricians, not an anonymous sales network.

Custom design

System sizing based on your property, energy data and long-term plans.

Ongoing support

Solar maintenance, fault diagnosis, upgrades and inverter replacement.

Designed for your property

Who Is Residential Solar Perth For?

Our residential service is for Perth homeowners who want a properly designed system rather than a standard package based only on panel count. We help with first-time installations, new homes, older system upgrades and properties preparing for batteries, backup power or EV charging.

Installing solar for the first time

Match solar production to your current Synergy usage, available roof space and the times your household normally consumes electricity.

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Building a new Perth home

Coordinate solar design early so conduits, switchboard allowances, inverter locations and future battery infrastructure can be planned before construction finishes.

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Upgrading an existing system

Assess your existing panels, inverter, metering, electrical infrastructure and roof layout before adding capacity, replacing equipment or integrating a battery.

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How We Design Residential Solar Perth Systems

Solar system size should not be selected from a price list alone. Australis Solar reviews the property, electrical infrastructure and household usage before recommending panel, inverter, battery or backup capacity.

The objective is to create a system that suits how you use power now while allowing for realistic future changes such as air conditioning, electric hot water, a battery or one or more EVs.
Synergy bill and interval data Annual consumption, seasonal use, tariffs and import or export patterns.
Roof and shading Orientation, pitch, usable space, obstructions, storeys and nearby buildings.
Daytime and evening usage When energy is consumed, not only the annual total shown on the bill.
Switchboard and supply Single-phase or three-phase supply, circuit protection and upgrade requirements.
Existing solar equipment Panel condition, inverter capacity, metering and compatibility with upgrades.
Battery location Clearances, access, cable routes, environmental exposure and WA compliance.
Backup requirements Which circuits matter during an outage and the power required to support them.
Future EV charging Vehicle type, likely driving distance, charging speed and available electrical capacity.

Residential Solar Perth Options

We recommend equipment and system architecture after reviewing your usage and property. The right design may be solar-only, battery-ready or a complete solar, storage and backup system.

Solar panels

Custom rooftop solar systems

Panel layout and inverter capacity designed around usable roof area, shading, energy consumption and the amount of solar power your home can use directly.

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Battery storage

Store excess solar for later

Battery capacity matched to evening consumption, solar surplus, tariff strategy, backup duration and expected future loads rather than a generic package size.

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Blackout protection

Support selected or whole-home loads

Backup design considers inverter output, battery state of charge, circuit priorities and the difference between energy capacity and available backup power.

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EV charging

Prepare your home for an EV

Coordinate solar generation, battery operation, switchboard capacity and charger selection so your home is ready for practical daytime or overnight charging.

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Our Residential Solar Perth Process

Australis Solar manages design, approvals, installation and handover through one local team. Site visits are arranged when required for accepted or technically complex projects.

Review your goals

We discuss your bill, household usage, budget, property, battery interest, backup priorities and future EV plans.

Model the property

We review roof imagery, orientation, shading, nearby structures, available panel space and likely system production.

Prepare your proposal

You receive recommended equipment, system sizing, estimated production and clearly explained options where appropriate.

Approve and install

Our team manages required applications, installation planning, electrical work, commissioning and system handover.

New and changed inverter systems generally require a Western Power embedded generation connection application. Eligibility for Synergy export credits depends on the customer, tariff and system configuration. Read the official Western Power connection guidance and Synergy DEBS information.

Why Choose Australis Solar?

Australis Solar is a Perth-based, WA-owned solar company that has operated since 2008. Our residential projects are designed and delivered with support from accredited in-house installers and licensed electricians.

We focus on practical design, suitable equipment and long-term service rather than promising that one package will suit every household.

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Designed around actual usage Your Synergy bill, consumption timing and future electrical loads inform the recommendation.
Accredited in-house installation team Clear accountability from system design through installation, testing and handover.
Roof-specific solar modelling Panel placement considers orientation, shading, obstructions and nearby structures.
Battery and EV planning Prepare the solar system and electrical infrastructure for realistic future energy needs.
Local service after installation Access support for maintenance, system faults, inverter replacement and future upgrades.
Transparent recommendations System limitations, grid requirements, backup capability and upgrade considerations are explained clearly.

Residential Solar Perth FAQs

Practical answers about system sizing, batteries, roof design, approvals and residential installation.

What size solar system does a Perth home need?

The appropriate size depends on annual consumption, daytime usage, available roof area, shading, inverter limits and future loads. A household planning an EV, electric hot water or a battery may benefit from considering those loads during the original design rather than sizing only for current use.

How do you calculate the recommended system size?

Australis Solar reviews your Synergy bill, available interval data, roof layout, solar access, electrical supply and future energy goals. We then model likely solar production and compare it with how and when the home consumes electricity.

Can residential solar be installed now and a battery added later?

Often, yes. However, future battery compatibility depends on inverter selection, system architecture, switchboard capacity, battery location and current network requirements. Planning for storage during the initial design can reduce avoidable equipment changes later.

Will solar panels power my house during a blackout?

A standard grid-connected solar system normally shuts down during an outage for network safety. Blackout support requires compatible equipment and a properly designed backup arrangement. Available power and duration depend on inverter output, battery capacity, state of charge and the circuits connected to backup.

Does roof orientation matter for residential solar?

Yes, but north-facing panels are not the only useful option. East-facing panels may produce earlier in the day, while west-facing panels may better support afternoon consumption. The final layout should account for shading, roof space and when your household uses electricity.

Do I need Western Power and Synergy approval?

New or changed inverter systems generally require an embedded generation connection application. Synergy eligibility and export arrangements depend on your tariff, customer category and system configuration. Australis Solar manages applicable applications as part of an accepted installation.

Can you upgrade an older residential solar system?

Yes, subject to inspection and compatibility. We can assess the existing inverter, panels, mounting, cabling, metering, switchboard and roof space before recommending replacement, expansion or battery integration. Visit our solar upgrades page for more information.

Which areas does Australis Solar service?

Australis Solar installs and supports residential solar systems throughout the Perth metropolitan area. Project availability can depend on location, access, system complexity and the work required.

Plan a Solar System Around Your Home

Send us your recent Synergy bill and tell us about your roof, household usage, backup priorities and future battery or EV plans. We will prepare a tailored residential solar Perth recommendation based on your property and energy goals.

Speak with a Perth solar specialist on 08 6555 2999