Sunday Times Newspaper on 29th march 2026
When Regen Power opened its doors in 2003, rooftop solar was little more than a curiosity in Western Australia. Panels carried prohibitive price tags, public awareness was thin and few homeowners saw renewable energy as anything beyond an expensive experiment. The idea ordinary households might one day generate their own electricity seemed distant at best.
Twenty-three years on, that world is unrecognisable. WA now stands among the global leaders in rooftop solar uptake. Entire suburbs hum
with self-generated power. Battery systems sit alongside hot water units in backyards. Electric vehicles charge quietly in garages overnight. The question is no longer whether solar makes sense – it is how energy systems can be ne-tuned for independence, resilience and lasting value.
For Regen Power, reaching this milestone re ects something harder than survival – steady, deliberate adaptation across more than two decades of relentless change. The company has completed more than 45,000 installations across residential and commercial properties throughout the state,
recording more than 700 per cent revenue growth over the past decade – a trajectory which saw it ranked among the Financial Times’ Top 500 High-Growth Companies in Asia-Paci c for four consecutive years from 2020-23, and named 55th in the 2020 Australian Financial Review’s Fast 100.
This growth has been accompanied by an exceptional breadth of industry recognition. Regen Power was crowned SunWiz’s Number One solar installer in WA for 2023, awarded SolarQuotes’ Best-Rated Solar Installer in WA for 2025 and has received ProductReview’s Solar Panel Installers Award
for six consecutive years – from 2021-26. Sustained recognition across multiple independent platforms in a crowded market reflects more than technical competence – it signals dependable service delivery, genuine aftercare and a consistency which transcends any single project.
Solar is not a short-term purchase. It represents a 20 to 25-year infrastructure commitment for families and businesses alike. The company which installs a system today must be capable of supporting it well into the 2040s. Longevity demands technical rigour, regulatory discipline and the
willingness to stand behind every installation long after the crew has left. Yet what distinguishes Regen Power from many competitors is a sustained commitment to research and development which extends well beyond commercial installation. The company has delivered a portfolio of
grant-funded research and development projects through Australian Research Council Linkage grants undertaken in collaboration
with universities, alongside internationally funded development initiatives. The insights gained – spanning advanced energy
management, hybrid system integration and renewable control architectures – now directly inform how the company designs
modern battery storage, distributed energy resources and virtual power plant technologies.
WA’s conditions make this technical depth essential. Extraordinarily high rooftop penetration has fundamentally altered the
behaviour of the electricity grid. Export limits tighten. Voltage fluctuates. Network standards shift. Designing systems which
perform reliably under these constraints requires knowledge earned through years of hands-on experience and rigorous research.
Customer expectations have evolved in step. What was once a straightforward panel installation has become a sophisticated
energy consultation. Households now seek advice on battery sizing, load management, electric vehicle readiness and strategies to
maximise self-consumption. Commercial clients require bespoke solutions which reconcile operational demands with energy efficiency targets.
The next phase of WA’s energy transition will be shaped less by generation than by integration. Smarter inverters, advanced storage platforms, digital monitoring and adaptive management systems are transforming how households interact with the grid. Energy independence is becoming
tangible for families and businesses prepared to invest in long-term solutions.
Twenty-three years ago, solar sat on the fringe. Today, it is foundational infrastructure woven into the fabric of how Western Australians live and work. The journey which began in a very different WA in 2003 has matured alongside the state’s own transformation. Innovation has been
constant.
Integrity has anchored every decision. Recognition has followed sustained commitment. Yet the work of shaping this state’s energy future remains unfinished. In many respects, the most consequential chapter is only just beginning.
