Westcoast Energy

Solar, battery & electrical

Solar & Battery Installation in Ocean Reef

Solar and battery systems for Ocean Reef homes, planned and installed by electricians who also look after the switchboard, wiring and safety work around them.

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Solar installation

Solar that the rest of your electrical system is ready for.

A solar system connects to your switchboard, so its condition affects what can be installed safely. We look at the whole electrical picture, not just the roof.

  • Switchboard assessment first

    We check your board’s capacity and protection before designing the system, and tell you if it needs work.

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  • New solar installations

    Systems sized around your usage and your roof, installed and connected by qualified electricians.

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  • Solar sizing

    Capacity based on how your household uses power, not a standard package.

  • Inverter selection

    An inverter chosen to suit your array, your supply and your plans for storage.

  • Upgrades and replacements

    Adding panels or replacing inverters on an existing system.

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  • Battery compatibility

    Equipment and layout selected so a battery can be added when it suits you.

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Battery storage

Storage and backup, planned properly.

Batteries bring decisions that panels alone don’t: where the unit goes, how it connects, and whether you want it to keep any circuits running in an outage.

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  • Backup power needs a plan

    Not every battery provides backup. If you want some circuits to stay on, the equipment and the wiring both have to be designed for it.

  • Choosing which circuits to back up

    Backing up a whole home is a bigger undertaking than backing up essentials. We talk through what you would want to run.

  • Right-sized storage

    Capacity set from your evening usage and your surplus solar, not from the biggest battery on offer.

  • Adding to existing solar

    A working system can often be kept. We check the inverter before recommending an approach.

  • Installation and electrical work

    Mounting, isolation, switchboard changes and commissioning handled by the same electricians.

Why Westcoast

One team for the panels and the wiring.

Matthew Wellstead and Mark Porges run Westcoast Energy. Both hold Solar Accreditation Australia accreditation for PV and battery work, and both are qualified electrical professionals.

That means the same people can advise on the solar system and on the switchboard, safety switches and wiring it depends on.

Westcoast Energy founders Matthew Wellstead and Mark Porges smiling in Westcoast uniforms beside a kitchen island

  • Founder-led business

    The directors advise you and are involved in the job.

  • Solar Accreditation Australia accreditation

    Both directors are accredited for PV and battery work.

  • Qualified electrical professionals

    Solar and electrical work handled together.

  • Personalised recommendations

    A system that suits your home and plans.

  • Solar and battery expertise

    Systems designed to work together.

Recent work

A selection of Westcoast solar work from jobs across Perth.

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Free Home Energy Assessment

Start with a clear picture of your options.

Tell us about your home and electricity use, 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

Solar, battery and backup questions

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

  • A solar system connects through your switchboard, which needs the right capacity and protection. An older board may need work before a system can be installed safely. We check it first and tell you what’s needed.

  • Only if the battery and inverter are designed for backup and the home is wired for it. Standard grid-connected solar shuts down in an outage. We explain what backup would involve and which circuits it could support.

  • Usually. The method depends on your inverter: some pair with a battery, others need an AC-coupled battery or a replacement hybrid inverter. We check before recommending.

  • Possibly. An EV adds a significant load, so it’s worth discussing before you decide on a size. We can plan a charger together with your solar.

  • Federal incentives for solar and batteries exist, and their rules, amounts and eligibility conditions change over time, with some depending on your system and installation date. We explain what applies when we prepare your proposal. The Clean Energy Regulator publishes current requirements.

  • We review your usage, roof and switchboard, design and quote the system, then install it once you’ve agreed, subject to network approvals and site conditions. We then test and commission it and show you how to monitor it.

Ready to see what suits your home?

Start with the free assessment, or call us to talk through your options.

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