New solar & battery systems

Solar & Battery Installation in Burns Beach

Designed for newer coastal homes: solar systems sized around how your household lives, with the equipment and layout to add a battery when you’re ready.

Rows of solar panels on a flat roof with a parapet edge, with suburban rooftops, trees and the ocean in the distance

Solar installation

A system planned from the start.

Homes in Burns Beach tend to be newer than in the older coastal suburbs, which often means a straightforward roof and good scope to plan solar properly from day one.

  • New home solar installations

    Complete solar PV systems for new and recently built homes, designed around your household’s expected usage.

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  • Sizing for your household

    Capacity set from your electricity use, roof space and plans, such as an EV or a pool, rather than a package.

  • Roof types and mounting

    Metal, tile and flat roofs each need different mounting. We plan fixings that suit the roof and its exposure.

  • Inverter choice

    A hybrid or standard inverter selected for your plans, so adding storage later doesn’t mean starting over.

  • Coastal-conditions equipment

    Close to the coast, sea air speeds corrosion. We discuss equipment and fixings suited to that exposure.

  • EV charging alongside solar

    A charger can be planned with your solar from the start, so the electrical work is done once.

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Battery storage

Planning for storage, now or later.

A battery holds surplus solar for use after dark. You don’t have to buy one with your panels, but planning for one costs little at the start and saves rework later.

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  • Battery-ready from day one

    A suitable inverter, switchboard capacity and a planned location make adding a battery later much simpler.

  • Home battery installation

    Battery systems installed to suit your switchboard, your supply and your solar equipment.

  • Choosing a capacity

    Based on your evening and overnight use, not the largest unit available.

  • Solar and battery together

    Systems designed as one, so panels, inverter and storage suit each other.

  • Backup power

    Backup during an outage needs equipment designed for it. If it matters to you, tell us early.

Why Westcoast

Solar planned by accredited founders.

Westcoast Energy is founder-led, run by Matthew Wellstead and Mark Porges. Both are accredited by Solar Accreditation Australia for PV and battery work.

For a newer home the aim is a system that fits how you live today and doesn’t box you in tomorrow. We explain the choices and let you decide.

Westcoast Energy founders Matthew Wellstead and Mark Porges smiling in Westcoast uniforms beside a kitchen island
  • Founder-led business

    The directors are the people advising you.

  • Solar Accreditation Australia accreditation

    Both directors are accredited for PV and battery work.

  • Personalised recommendations

    A system sized and laid out for your home and household.

  • Qualified electricians

    Both directors are qualified electrical professionals, so the whole installation is covered.

  • Planned for the future

    Equipment and capacity chosen with storage and charging in mind.

Recent work

A selection of Westcoast solar work from jobs across Perth.

Free Home Energy Assessment

Building the right system the first time.

Tell us about your home and how you use electricity, and the free Home Energy Assessment helps you explore solar and battery options, with the choice to request a personalised proposal.

How it works

  1. 1Tell us about your home
  2. 2See what suits your usage
  3. 3Talk through next steps with us

What Our Customers Say

Feedback from our customers on Google

  • Natasha G.

    Google review

    Thank you Matt for the new ceiling fans, upgrading my switchboard to the latest standard and fixing the RCD fault that the last sparky couldn’t. I’ll be using you again!

  • Bree Ann

    Google review

    I had my solar put in by Matt from Westcoast and he was super reliable and prompt with his work, made sure to clean up after he was done and a well priced quote to top it off! Will use again for any future electrical work and refer to my friends and family also! Super happy! Thanks Matt :)

  • Kenneth T.

    Google review

    I had Matt complete a large (18 units) communal lighting project at a complex in Vic Park recently and I'm very happy with the result. From the initial meeting onsite to completion was handled with confidence and ease. Communication and followup was excellent along with competitive pricing. I would highly recommended Matt to anyone looking for a good honest Electrician.

  • Nathan F.

    Google review

    On short notice, Matt and his team did an excellent job installing downlights, pendants, wall lights and PowerPoints throughout my house. I have recommended him to many as he is affordable, meticulous and extremely reliable!

  • Brett M.

    Google review

    Thanks to Mark, Matt and the Team for helping us out with electrical work at our newly purchased property. They booked us in on short notice, after we lost lighting to half of the house. They found and fixed the problem quickly, explained the fault in simple terms and showed us photos to help us understand. We will be recommending them to everyone we know!

  • Kat S.

    Google review

    We used these guys for the electrical work during our kitchen renovation, and they did an outstanding job connecting everything up perfectly. They were professional, tidy, and really knew their stuff—everything was done to a high standard without issues. They also returned another time to install some downlights we wanted added, and gave us really helpful advice on placement and options that made a big difference to the final look. Great communication throughout, fair and good pricing (no nasty surprises), and they cleaned up after themselves every time. Highly recommend—reliable tradies who stand by their work!

  • Callum H.

    Google review

    Couldn’t recommend the guys at Westcoast Energy enough! The guys installed ceiling fans, powerpoints and upgraded lights throughout our home. Very happy with the service, on time and thorough work that has made a massive improvement to our home. Will definitely be using the guys in the future for any electrical needs.

  • Joshua H.

    Google review

    Matt and his team recently installed a 15amp power outlet in our backyard for our Spa. Matt came at such short notice to fit it all in so we had our Spa up and running for Christmas. The process was so seamless from the initial visit to the final install. His professionalism and customer service is something we really appreciated and would highly recommend him for any electrical or solar services.

  • Peter H.

    Google review

    Great job installing new smoke alarms, neat and tidy and very professional. Would definitely recommend and use again

  • Nic S.

    Google review

    We couldn’t be happier with the work completed by Matt. From start to finish, his service was professional, punctual, and to an exceptionally high standard. His communication was amazing throughout the entire process, everything was explained clearly, and the work was carried out efficiently and neatly. It’s rare to find a tradesperson who combines technical expertise with such a strong work ethic and pride in their workmanship. He even cleaned up after himself!! Rare for most trades these days. I would not hesitate to recommend Matt to anyone looking for a reliable, skilled, and trustworthy electrician. Outstanding job. Thanks Matt

  • Luke M.

    Google review

    Matt was great to deal with. Turned up when he said he would, did a tidy job, and made everything easy. Super friendly and clearly knows his stuff. Would definitely use him again and happily recommend him to anyone needing an electrician.

  • Scott H.

    Google review

    Great service by Matt and the team. I was given great advice and the team carried out the works to a very high quality

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FAQs

New solar installation questions

Quick answers to common questions. If yours isn't here, give us a call.

  • It depends on your household’s usage, how much usable roof you have and what you plan to add, such as an EV or a pool. We review these and recommend a size. A larger system isn’t automatically better.

  • Yes. Metal, tile and flat roofs each need different mounting and fixings, and the roof’s age and condition matter too. We check these when designing the system.

  • Not necessarily. A battery suits some households and not others. If you don’t install one now, a battery-ready design keeps the option open.

  • It means choosing an inverter that can work with storage, leaving capacity on the switchboard and planning where a battery could go, so adding one later doesn’t require replacing equipment.

  • Federal incentives for solar and batteries exist, and the rules, amounts and eligibility conditions change over time. We explain what applies to you when we prepare your proposal, and the Clean Energy Regulator publishes the current requirements.

  • It depends on the size and complexity of the system and any network approvals required. We confirm the expected timing when we quote.

Ready to plan your solar system?

Start with the free assessment, or call us to discuss your home.