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\"Top-rated<\/p>\n

There are some familiar names at the top of Western Australia\u2019s 2026 solar installer rankings, with last year\u2019s winner taking first place again and a new contender moving into second.<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

The awards use a weighted calculation of customer reviews published on the SolarQuotes website over the past year. This gives smaller companies with fewer reviews a fair chance against their bigger rivals.<\/p>\n

The rankings are based on customer reviews, not selections made by SolarQuotes staff. All Western Australian installers with review listings are considered, regardless of whether they\u2019re part of the SolarQuotes installer network.<\/p>\n

So, who made WA\u2019s top three this year?<\/p>\n

First Place \u2013 Regen Power<\/h2>\n

\"Regen<\/p>\n

For the second year running, first place goes to Regen Power<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Canning Vale-based company has been around considerably longer than most solar businesses. Founded in Perth in 2003 by Professor Chem Nayar, Regen says it has now completed more than 45,000 installations.<\/p>\n

It installs residential and commercial solar and battery systems, along with EV charging, but CEO Dr Nikhil Jayaraj says what happens after a system is installed is a big part of the company\u2019s approach.<\/p>\n

\u201cAt Regen Power, our relationship with a household doesn’t end when the system is switched on. It starts there. Our aftercare, monitoring and responsive service are what customers remember, and they are what they write about.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Education is another part of the equation.<\/p>\n

\u201cSolar and batteries are a significant investment, so we help every customer understand exactly how their system will perform before they commit.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Regen is also an industry partner in a current Curtin University research project examining household energy use, battery storage, and AI.<\/p>\n

But awards based on customer reviews ultimately come down to what happens in people\u2019s homes rather than the research lab.<\/p>\n

Hien had both solar and a battery installed and was particularly happy with the support that followed.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ve also been very happy with the after-sales support. Whenever I\u2019ve had questions or needed assistance, the team has been responsive and quick to help.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Stephen\u2019s experience picked up another of the themes Nikhil raised.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe team were friendly, knowledgeable and did a fantastic job. Everything was explained clearly, and the installation was completed to a high standard.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Read more Regen Power reviews<\/a> here.<\/p>\n

Second Place \u2013 Koala Solar<\/h2>\n

\"Koala<\/p>\n

Moving into second place this year is Koala Solar<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The family-run WA business traces its roots back to Line Tech Energy in 2012, with the Koala Solar name introduced in 2015.<\/p>\n

It operates across Perth and the South West, installing solar and batteries as well as EV chargers and heat pump hot water systems. Koala says its installations are carried out by its own accredited team rather than subcontractors.<\/p>\n

Communication, detailed advice and artistry feature regularly in its recent SolarQuotes reviews.<\/p>\n

Read Koala Solar reviews<\/a> here.<\/p>\n

Third Place \u2013 Positive Energy Solutions<\/h2>\n

\"Positive<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s third place goes to Positive Energy Solutions<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Osborne Park-based WA business is no stranger to these rankings. It topped SolarQuotes\u2019 Perth installer rankings in both 2023 and 2024 before finishing second in last year\u2019s statewide awards.<\/p>\n

Positive Energy installs solar, batteries, EV chargers and heat pump hot water systems, and has a physical showroom in Osborne Park.<\/p>\n

Its recent reviews frequently mention the advice customers received when choosing and sizing systems, as well as communication and installation quality.<\/p>\n

Read Positive Energy Solutions reviews<\/a> here.<\/p>\n

Another Shot At The National Title<\/h2>\n

Regen Power\u2019s second consecutive WA win puts it back among the finalists for the 2026 SolarQuotes Best Installer in Australia award, which will be announced\u00a0at SolarQuotes Installer Night<\/a> at Melbourne\u2019s Showtime Events Centre on October 27, the evening before All-Energy Australia. Regen will have a team member there to collect its WA trophy.<\/p>\n

If you work in the industry and are keen to come along, check your emails. Invitations have been sent out.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ve already revealed the 2026 winners in South Australia<\/a>, New South Wales<\/a> and Queensland<\/a>, with more state and territory results still to come.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re considering solar or a home battery, SolarQuotes can put you in touch with up to three installers we\u2019ve vetted and trust<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

There are some familiar names at the top of Western Australia\u2019s 2026 solar installer rankings, with last year\u2019s winner taking first place again and a new contender moving into second.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":29,"featured_media":102201,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[57],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-102198","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-solar-installation","entry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nWA\u2019s Best-Rated Solar Installers: 2026<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Which WA solar installers came out on top in 2026? 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