Reliable Electricians
in
Sydney
All of our electricians bring years of experience, a drive for excellence, and a professional determination to get your job done on time.
Search Our service areas
About Us
Why choose us as your Sydney Electricians?
The most expensive electrical is work that which has to later be torn out, replaced, or fixed. It makes a lot more sense to use our trusted, expert team of local electricians that gets the job done right and on time with a minimum of disruption for your home or business. You will keep expenses down while getting what you need without hassles down the road.
Same Day Electrical Service
Competitive Electrician Quote
Sydney electricians who clean up after themselves
Up front fixed electrical pricing*
Our Services
Sydney Electricians for your Home and Business
Give us a call and let's talk about what you need. Our expert staff will listen closely, then advise the best, most cost effective solutions.
Residential Electrician Sydney
Dependable Residential Electricians
Our local electricians are very experienced in providing all the standard solutions. We're also experts at more difficult situations that require experienced creativity and innovation. Whatever the case, you get professional installation, repair, and maintenance that gives you outstanding functionality with optimum visual appeal. From installing more energy efficient lighting to complete home rewiring to ceiling fans and hot water repairs, we can install or fix practically anything in your home. And we do it with fixed, up front pricing at prices you can afford.
Commercial Electrician Sydney
Commercial Electricians Providing Excellence From Start to Finish
The main thing you want is a team of local electricians that will get the job done right and take care of all the details. We look after everything from start to finish so you can concentrate on your business. We provide all you need from money saving commercial lighting to electrical cable installation to testing and tagging to emergency and exit systems and much more. Please contact us for your no-obligation FREE quote.
Electrician Property Managers Sydney
The Property Manager's Most Trusted Electricians
When you've got many units to take care of, we can be the reliable, expert local electricians that make your life a lot easier. From taking care of small repairs to outfitting entire complexes with more efficient lighting and electrical design, we give you the service you need both large and small.
Solar Installation, Repairs & Maintenance Sydney
Expert Solar Installers
Whether you are wanting to give your home and family affordable clean energy or you need a reliable, cost-effective solar system for your business - a Powerix Electrician can take care of it.
Contact us for an affordable, no obligation quote
Give us a call and let's talk about what you need. Our expert staff will listen closely, then advise the best, most cost effective solutions.
Testimonials
What Our Electrician Customers Say
Blog
The latest from our electrical blog
New NSW Solar Battery Incentives 2024
The NSW Government is introducing a new program to help households and businesses save on the cost of solar battery installation and is to be implemented on 1 November 2024.
This new incentive is part of the Peak Demand Reduction Scheme (PDRS) and is being implemented to ensure that you’re getting the most out of your solar by allowing you to store the solar energy that your solar system is generating.
What is the NSW Peak Demand Reduction Scheme?
The rise of renewable energy, especially solar power, has significantly changed the pattern of peak demand on Australia's electricity grid. Previously, peak demand typically occurred around the middle of the day.
However, the abundance of solar energy now flowing into the grid during the midday hours is increasingly pushing wholesale prices down, sometimes even into the negative. While this is good news for consumers, it creates new challenges to the stability of the electricity system.
As solar energy can't contribute to the grid during the night, storing surplus daytime solar power in batteries is crucial to meet peak demand in the late afternoon and evening, and to enhance the overall stability of the electricity system. However, home battery storage systems, much like solar panels were in the past, are expensive.
This is where the PDRS comes in with new incentives for homes and businesses installing and using solar batteries, allowing you to use stored energy, spread throughout the day.
What Is the 2024 NSW New Solar Subsidy?
The incentives will be available from 1 November 2024 and are split into the installation rebate and the Virtual Power Plant (VPP) connection incentive.
The Upfront Installation Rebate
The purpose of the upfront installation rebate is to reduce the upfront cost of battery installation, making energy storage more affordable and enhancing the use of generated solar power.
The rebate is between $1600 and $2400, depending on the size of the battery.
The Virtual Power Plant Incentive
A Virtual Power Plant (VPP) is a network of connected solar batteries that work together to generate and manage energy flow, reducing reliance on the power grid during periods of high electricity demand.
The VPP incentive can actually be claimed twice over a 3 year interval. The purpose is to encourage the integration of batteries into VPPs, allowing stored energy to be shared across the grid, improving stability and efficiency.
The incentive amount is between $250 and $400, depending on the size of the battery.
What is the Eligibility for the NSW Battery Incentive?
To be eligible for the battery rebate, you must use an approved supplier under the PDRS to install the battery. The Accredited Certificate Providers (ACPs) are approved suppliers that have been accredited by the IPART and a list of them can be found here.
The battery must have a capacity of between 2 kWh to 28 kWh, which is the national average energy use for a 5 person household.
The installation incentive is exclusively for new battery installations. However, the VPP participation incentive is open to both new and existing batteries, as long as the existing battery is registered with a VPP, has at least 6 years of manufacturer's warranty remaining, and meets the specified equipment requirements.
What Safety Considerations Do You Need To Consider When Installing Solar Batteries?
To keep your home safe, it's important to follow all the Australian safety rules when installing a battery. This means picking the right kind of battery for your home and making sure there's enough space around it for air to flow and keep it cool. It's also really important to have a professional install your battery. They know how to do it safely and make sure it works the way it should, which helps prevent the battery from getting too hot.
Have questions about the NSW Solar Battery Incentive or ready to install a battery? Give our Innovate team a call at 0420 798 861.
References:
NSW Gov Climate & Energy Action - Solar Batteries
Incentives to boost rollout of household batteries in New South Wales | NSW Environment and Heritage
How does a Virtual Power Plant work? | solar.vic.gov.au
List of ACPs for businesses | IPART (nsw.gov.au)
NSW Leads Australia with Maximum Number of Rooftop Solar Installations
2020 was a bumper year for solar in Australia.
Australia once again broke its own record for the highest number of photovoltaics installed in a year. In 2020, the installations skyrocketed by a whopping 30% from the previous year.
362,734 rooftop solar PV systems were installed as per the data from the Clean Energy Regulator and analysed by Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO. Of this, NSW contributed with over 109,000 installations. The solar uptake is high in suburbs like Marsden Park, Vineyard, Kellyville, Rouse Hill, Camden and Oakdale.
The pattern of installation in NSW is significantly different from Victoria. In Victoria, the installation is focused on five postcodes whereas the installations are spread evenly throughout Sydney. This data is gathered based on the installation from the small-scale renewable energy scheme and construction data.
Australians are committed to reducing their carbon footprint and using renewable energy sources to power their homes. COVID-19 has also enabled homeowners to spend more time on home improvement projects. Rooftop solar power is forecasted to generate 32 gigawatts by 2030 and would eclipse coal.
“Sustained low technology costs, increased work from home arrangements and a shift in household spending to home improvements during COVID-19 played a key role in the increase of rooftop solar PV systems,” Clean Energy Regulator executive general manager Mark Williamson said.
Switch to Solar
At the end of 2020, Australia had over 2.68 million households with solar which means one in 4 households is now enjoying the benefits of solar energy. So what’s stopping you from getting solar? The goal of NSW government is to have net zero emissions by 2050 and you can contribute to this target by installing a solar PV system.
Switch to clean energy with expert solar installers at Powerix. We are experts when it comes to solar PV systems across Sydney, meaning we can help homes and businesses like yours utilise the free and abundant power from the sun. Our experienced team of CEC accredited solar installers offer the custom design, supply and installation of top quality solar systems throughout Sydney. For more information, contact us on 0488 856 928 or complete our online enquiry form .
References
https://www.industry.gov.au/sites/default/files/2020-12/australias-emissions-projections-2020.pdf
https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/nsw-leads-australia-s-charge-to-record-rooftop-solar-take-up-20210513-p57rp9.html
https://energysaver.nsw.gov.au/households/solar-and-battery-power
https://www.csiro.au/en/news/news-releases/2021/australia-installs-record-breaking-number-of-rooftop-solar-panels
Are your Isolator switches putting your house at risk?
Are your Isolator switches putting your house at risk?
DC isolators are the leading cause of unsafe Photovoltaic solar systems in Australia. With isolators installed before 2014 being considered unsafe in 1-3% of inspections. So what can you do to protect your home and what is causing these problems?
Causes for Unsafe Solar Systems
A report released by Energy Safe Victoria outlines the most common causes for the failure of DC isolators. This report found two major causes for DC isolators being rendered unsafe upon inspection:
- Water Ingress: This can be brought about by either rainwater getting into the isolator unit (most commonly roof-mounted systems) or condensation from air getting inside the system during the day and cooling down overnight. Once the water is inside the isolator it begins to corrode the system. This corrosion increases the resistance of the system causing it to heat up and either; Melt the system open disconnecting the panel array circuit from the home or, weld the system closed which can cause the isolator to combust.
- Incorrect Installation: Incorrectly and non-compliant installation of a solar system will increase the stressors on the system and the risk of catastrophic failure of the system. Some things to look out for are; DC cables that are resting or rubbing against the roof and panels overhanging the sides of the roof or not secured to the roof.
What to Do If You Notice Any of These Risks?
If you notice that your solar system is no longer working as well or at all or you notice anything of concern turn the system off if safe to do so. Once your system is off contact a Clean Energy Council-accredited electrician to inspect your system ensure that it is safe and make any repairs needed.
How Can I Minimise My Risk?
So how can you minimise or avoid these risks altogether? Well, there are a few simple steps to avoid these risks.
- Regular Inspections: It is recommended that you have a licensed solar technician inspect and undertake regular maintenance of your solar system. These checks allow an expert to replace any parts needed and ensure that the system is running as efficiently as possible.
- Know What's Going on With Your System: There are several things that you can do to ensure your solar system is running as it should be. These are: Monitor the outputs of your system, regularly check data screens for error messages and inspect the panel for debris.
For more information on these inspections and the importance of regular maintenance of your solar systems click here.
If you are in need of a local Clean Energy Council-accredited solar technician in the Sydney area Powerix is your one-stop shop. Contact our team today!