The Right Switchboard for Solar and EV
Solar systems and EV chargers both place extra demand on a switchboard that was likely never designed for them. An older board can run out of physical space, lack the right safety switches, or simply not have the capacity to safely support a new solar inverter or EV charger circuit.
We upgrade switchboards across Sydney specifically to support solar and EV installations, making sure the board has the right space, breakers, and protection before the solar or EV installer connects their equipment.
What's Involved in This Upgrade
Every property and system is a little different, so we assess what your specific solar or EV setup needs. Work typically includes:
- Assessing existing board capacity against the new system's requirements
- Adding dedicated circuits and breakers for solar or EV charging
- Fitting any additional RCD safety switches required
- Replacing the board entirely where space or capacity is insufficient
- Coordinating with your solar or EV charger installer on connection
Getting this right before installation avoids delays and rework once the solar or EV equipment turns up on site.
Why This Step Gets Missed
Solar and EV installers are specialists in their own systems, but the switchboard itself is often outside their scope. This means properties can end up with:
- A solar inverter installed with no room left on the board
- An EV charger circuit added without proper safety switch protection
- A board at capacity, causing nuisance trips once the new system is live
- Compliance issues discovered only after installation
Having the switchboard checked and upgraded first means the rest of the installation goes smoothly.
Why Choose Palms Electrical
We are a licensed team serving Sydney's Northern Beaches, North Shore, and greater Sydney, and every upgrade is backed by our lifetime labour warranty. We are happy to work alongside your solar or EV installer to make sure everything lines up.
