Author profile
McKercher Pulse, Market Analysis
Market Desk
The editorial byline for scheme economics, pricing movements and the published data behind them.
- Author tier
- Tier 2, editorial team
- Published material
- 19 articles
- Subject areas
- Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme certificate economics · Federal and Western Australian battery incentive programs · Western Australian wholesale electricity and export pricing · Solar and battery equipment pricing movements
Articles by McKercher Pulse, Market Analysis
Company News
Record solar and battery installs in the first half of 2026

Compliance & Safety
Mid-scale solar STC eligibility expands from 1 October 2026

Market Commentary
WA proposes gas turbine benchmark for capacity prices

Market Commentary
Battery sizes diverge after the 1 May capacity taper

Market Commentary
Australia's home battery retrofit market

Market Commentary
WA seeks industry input on solar recycling

Market Commentary
Synergy opens applications for the WA third party aggregation market

Events
Battery training grants cover half of eligible course fees

Market Commentary
Cheaper Home Batteries passes 500,000 installations

Company News
Commercial solar feasibility in WA: the checks before system sizing

Market Commentary
Reporting lag complicates battery market slowdown figures

Market Commentary
Proposed SRES expansion to 1MW commercial solar systems

Market Commentary
WA household battery capacity grows 39 per cent in June quarter

Market Commentary
GenCost 2025–26 battery cost findings for the energy market

Company News
WA Residential Battery Scheme guide for retailers and installers

Product Updates
Australian solar panel price forecast for early 2026
Product Updates
Silicon wafer price rebound: a historical market record

Partnerships
Aiko Solar enters the Australian market

Partnerships
