McKercher Corporation

What McKercher Corporation does

McKercher Corporation Pty Ltd is a privately-held, founder-controlled sustainable energy infrastructure group headquartered in Bibra Lake, Western Australia, operating since 2004 under three wholly-owned subsidiary brands. Perth Solar Warehouse (retail, since 2013) functions as Western Australia's online solar superstore, supplying solar photovoltaics, battery storage, and EV charging equipment to residential, commercial, and utility buyers through an e-commerce channel. PSW Energy (installation, since 2017) provides in-house engineering, installation, commissioning, and accountability services, accredited to manufacturer standards (including Tesla Premium Certified Installer for five consecutive years and Sigenergy Gold Installer) and independently audited by Bureau Veritas under ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 (achieved January 2025). McKercher Labs (since 2021) delivers bespoke digital systems targeting service operations, representing an early-stage software extension beyond the group's core hardware and installation business.

The group operates a vertically integrated model in Western Australia spanning residential, commercial, and utility segments, with 2,271+ systems installed and 50+ employees. It holds Electrical Contractor Licence EC010771, NETCC Approved Seller status (ACCC-authorised), and Solar Accreditation Australia endorsement, satisfying the regulatory stack required for solar and battery installation in WA. Customer acquisition is sales-led across three channels: digital self-service for product-aware buyers (Perth Solar Warehouse), field sales for installation (PSW Energy), and direct enterprise engagement for digital systems (McKercher Labs). Pricing is quote-based and project-specific, with no public price list. The company is bootstrapped and organically grown, with no external funding rounds or institutional investor involvement disclosed. A new Neerabup facility in Perth's northern suburbs opened in Q1 2026, and Nicole Bilman was promoted to CEO of the operating subsidiaries effective 2 February 2026.

Name

McKercher Corporation

Legal name

McKercher Corporation Pty Ltd

Website

https://mckerchercorporation.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

McKercher Corporation is a privately-held Western Australian sustainable energy infrastructure group, operating since 2004 through three subsidiaries — Perth Solar Warehouse (online solar retail), PSW Energy (accredited installation), and McKercher Labs (digital systems) — serving residential, commercial, and utility customers across WA with 50+ employees and 2,271+ systems installed.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Renewable Energy Installation Services

NAICS

Solar Electric Power Generation (221114)

SIC

Cogeneration Services & Small Power Producers (4991)

akta.pro primary industry

Microgrid Development, EPC & Integration (EUAMAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Distributed Storage (Behind-the-Meter Batteries) (EUAMAJAE), EV Charging as DER (Managed Charging, V2G/V2B) (EUAMAJAL)

Keywords

• Solar energy installation
• Battery storage systems
• EV charging solutions
• Renewable energy retail
• Intelligent digital systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Perth

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Sustainable energy equipment supply: Perth Solar Warehouse operates as an online solar superstore supplying solar photovoltaics, battery storage, and EV charging equipment to residential, commercial, and utility buyers in Western Australia.
2. Energy installation and engineering services: PSW Energy provides in-house engineering, installation, commissioning, and accountability for solar and battery systems, accredited to manufacturer standards and independently audited, across Western Australia.
3. Intelligent digital systems: McKercher Labs delivers bespoke intelligent digital systems for defined workflows, information management, and customer communication for service operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

McKercher Corporation is a West Australian sustainable energy infrastructure group that supplies and installs solar photovoltaics, battery storage systems (including Tesla Powerwall and Sigenergy SigenStor), and EV charging equipment across residential, commercial, and utility segments in Western Australia. The group operates through three focused brands: Perth Solar Warehouse (online retail solar superstore, since 2013), PSW Energy (in-house installation and engineering, since 2017), and McKercher Labs (intelligent digital systems for service operations, since 2021).

Product overview

McKercher Corporation is a West Australian sustainable energy infrastructure group operating through three focused brands since 2004. The company operates a platform-plus-subsidiary model with three distinct business units: Perth Solar Warehouse (WA's online solar superstore, since 2013) handles retail product supply; PSW Energy (in-house installation since 2017) provides engineering, installation, and commissioning; and McKercher Labs (since 2021) delivers intelligent digital systems for service operations. The core offering spans solar photovoltaics, battery storage (including Tesla Powerwall and Sigenergy SigenStor product lines), and EV charging across residential, commercial, and utility segments. PSW Energy operates a Research Centre facility demonstrating energy systems for customer education.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Perth Solar Warehouse Western Australia's online solar superstore providing product access and informed purchasing for solar, battery, and EV equipment. Operates as the retail supply arm of McKercher Corporation reaching product-aware buyers through digital self-service.
• PSW Energy In-house solar and battery installation and engineering service across Western Australia. Provides accredited installation, commissioning, and accountability to manufacturer standards, independently audited, for residential, commercial, and utility customers.
• McKercher Labs Bespoke intelligent digital systems connecting workflows, information, customer communication, and decision support for service operations that need clearer visibility and more consistent delivery. Targets service businesses requiring connected digital infrastructure.
• Solar Photovoltaic Systems Solar PV systems supplied and installed across residential, commercial, and utility segments in Western Australia, including panels from manufacturers such as Tindo Solar, Jinko Solar, and Aiko Energy.
• Battery Storage Systems (Tesla Powerwall) Tesla Powerwall battery storage products including Powerwall 2 and Powerwall 3 (13.5 kWh capacity) supplied and installed by PSW Energy as a Tesla Premium Certified Installer for residential and commercial energy storage and backup power.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2,271+ systems installed across the group
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SigenergycoreTechnology or Integration · 1 May 2024Perth Solar Warehouse announced retailer partnership with Sigenergy in May 2024 for SigenStor energy storage systems. PSW Energy and Perth Solar Warehouse hold Sigenergy Gold Installer status (highest non-exclusive tier). They attended the Sigenergy Smart Energy Centre inauguration in Nantong, China (March 2026) among 2,000 global partners. Sigenergy products include SigenStor, SigenStor Neo, C&I inverters, and utility-scale solutions. PSW was invited to represent Western Australia at the facility launch.
• Tesla EnergycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2021PSW Energy and Perth Solar Warehouse have been Tesla Premium Certified Installers for 5 consecutive years, providing Tesla Powerwall installation services in Western Australia. The partnership includes Tesla Energy Tech Talk events and performance excellence recognition. The collaboration began with Powerwall 2 and expanded to Powerwall 3, with mixed-generation compatibility supported.
• NETCC (New Energy Tech Consumer Code)coreOthersBoth PSW Energy and Perth Solar Warehouse hold NETCC Approved Seller certification, independently verified and authorised by the ACCC. PSW Energy valid through 13 May 2027; Perth Solar Warehouse valid through 8 May 2027.
• Clean Energy RegulatorcoreOthersAs NETCC Approved Sellers and accredited installers, PSW Energy and Perth Solar Warehouse submit Small-scale Technology Certificate (STC) claims through the Clean Energy Regulator's scheme. The CER monitors compliance including AI-assisted photo analysis and installer onsite verification photos.
• Solar Accreditation AustraliacoreOthersPSW Energy and Perth Solar Warehouse installers hold Solar Accreditation Australia endorsement required for battery and solar installations under the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme.
• FroniusminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPerth Solar Warehouse holds Fronius Solutions Partner status, installing and supporting Fronius inverters as one of Australia's favourite solar inverter technologies.
• SMA Solar TechnologyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPSW Energy and Perth Solar Warehouse are SMA Power-Up Partners affiliated with SMA Solar Technology, the world-renowned solar inverter brand.
• Jinko SolarminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPerth Solar Warehouse adopted the Jinko Tiger Neo All-Black Bifacial solar panel with Dual-Glass technology, succeeding the monofacial Jinko Neo lineup.
• Aiko EnergyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPerth Solar Warehouse offers the highly anticipated Aiko Neostar 2P solar panel, a leading ultra-high-efficiency panel, introduced to Western Australia in September 2024.
• BluettiminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPerth Solar Warehouse is a Bluetti stockist, offering Bluetti portable power solutions such as the AC180P to Western Australian customers.
• KleenheatminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPerth Solar Warehouse is the primary installation partner for the Kleenheat Spark program, a strategic partnership bringing the Kleenheat Spark offering to Perth, Western Australia.
• Western PowercoreOthersWestern Power is the network operator for the South West Interconnected System in Western Australia. PSW Energy and Perth Solar Warehouse connect solar, battery, and EV systems to the Western Power network in accordance with its technical requirements.
• Smart Energy CouncilminorOthersMcKercher Corporation participates in Smart Energy Council activities including the Smart Installer Roadshow (offering 30 CPD points), Smart Energy Council Awards, and industry events. PSW Energy is active in the SEC community.
• Bureau VeritascoreOthersBureau Veritas independently audits McKercher Corporation's ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications, providing third-party validation of quality, environmental, and occupational health and safety management systems.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Enphase Energy: Global microinverter and home battery manufacturer. Broad incumbent across the equipment McKercher supplies, with growing direct installer programs that overlap the WA residential and small-commercial market McKercher serves.
• Sigenergy: Global residential, C&I, and utility-scale energy storage and inverter manufacturer whose SigenStor product McKercher installs. Both a core technology partner (Gold Installer status) and a broad incumbent whose direct-channel moves would directly affect McKercher's residential battery economics.
• AGL Energy: Major Australian energy retailer and generator with a sizeable solar-and-battery installation business (AGL Solar) across multiple states. Competes with McKercher in WA residential and commercial DER with the scale and balance sheet that a bootstrapped regional installer lacks.
• Tesla Energy: Global energy storage and solar business whose Powerwall product anchors much of McKercher's battery revenue. Acts simultaneously as a core partner (5-year Premium Certified Installer relationship) and as a broad incumbent that could shorten the channel by selling direct in Australia.

Direct peers

• RAC Solar: Western Australia-based solar retailer and installer affiliated with RAC, the state's major motoring club. Direct peer in WA residential and small-commercial solar, with comparable scale and the same Western Power interconnection context.
• Natural Solar: Australian residential and commercial solar installer offering design, supply, and installation of solar and battery systems. Comparable retail-plus-installation model, though operating across multiple states rather than concentrated in one region.
• Solargain: National Australian solar PV, battery, and EV-charger installer. Closely comparable business model combining equipment supply and in-house installation, competing for the same residential and commercial customers that McKercher serves in WA.
• ShineHub: Australian residential solar and battery subscription provider. Competes directly with McKercher in the WA residential segment through a financed/subscription model, targeting the same homeowner pain points around upfront cost and energy independence.

Others

• Selectra Australia: Australian energy and solar comparison platform. Not a direct installer competitor, but is the type of lead-generation channel through which prospective WA solar customers shop, and therefore shapes McKercher's customer acquisition dynamics.

Emerging players

• 1KOMMA5° Australia: European-headquartered energy company with an Australian footprint that combines solar installation, battery, and grid-flexibility software. Partially overlaps with McKercher's installation business and most directly competes with McKercher Labs' intelligent digital systems mandate.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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