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Does your switchboard need upgrading for solar?
The most common surprise cost in a solar install, and the one a decent installer flags before install day — not during it.
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Solar electrical work — Newcastle & the Hunter
The electrical backbone your system needs
Switchboard assessments and upgrades, mains work and system upgrades — the electrical side of solar and battery, handled by our own licensed electricians.
One team for the whole job
We're solar and battery specialists, not general electricians — but every solar or battery job leans on solid electrical work underneath. When we install at your place, we assess the switchboard, mains and protection as part of the design.
Often the smartest time to upgrade an ageing switchboard or mains is while we're already there doing your solar or battery. One visit, one team, and no paying two call-outs to different tradies.
Get your estimateSwitchboard assessments
A proper look at capacity, protection and safety before any solar or battery goes in.
Switchboard upgrades
Modern boards with the capacity and safety switches your new system needs.
Mains upgrades
Supply upgrades where your home's mains can't carry the new load.
System upgrades
Expand or modernise an existing solar setup — new inverter, added capacity, better monitoring.
Meter coordination
We coordinate meter changes with your retailer and the network.
Compliance & testing
Every job tested, certified and documented to Australian standards.
Questions
Straight answers
Do you do general electrical work like lights and powerpoints?
No — we're solar and battery specialists. Our electrical work covers what your solar, battery or EV system needs: switchboards, mains and system upgrades.
How do I know if my switchboard needs upgrading?
We assess it as part of every solar or battery quote. Many older Newcastle homes need it — we'll show you exactly why if yours does.
Can you upgrade my old solar system?
Yes — we can modernise older systems with a new inverter, extra panels or added battery capacity where it makes sense.
Are you licensed?
Yes — NSW electrical licence 470217C, and every job is done by our own electricians, never subbies.
Further reading
Guides worth a look
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