Commercial

Because most business consume power during the day, they are uniquely placed to make the most out of a commercial solar system. Solar works best when it is consumed on site rather being exported to the grid.

A commercial solar system offers a range of benefits to your business: 

Return on investment

Falling solar prices have noticeably improved the ROI of commercial solar. In fact we are now seeing systems paying themselves off in as little as 5 years. Our consultants will create a realistic ROI for you based on your energy patterns, costs of energy and size of system that can be fitted.

Improved sustainability credentials

A commercial solar system shows your customers your commitment to renewable energy and sustainability instead of coal power. The installation of solar can often prove a ‘quick win’ in becoming a more sustainable business.

Energy stability and security

The energy generated by a commercial solar system is first consumed by the building. This provides a layer of energy security as the power for the building is generated onsite instead of relying on the grid.

Warranty and workmanship

For peace of mind your system will feature high quality solar panels and inverters which feature product warranties up to 10 years. Our workmanship is also warrantied for 10 years.

In depth monitoring and analysis

Monitoring is standard on most solar systems. Commercial solar systems can provide in-depth monitoring and analysis. We can even create custom, branded display screens for the public areas of your business.

Maintenance and servicing

Our (optional) comprehensive maintenance and service program means that your system will run worry free for years. Our monitoring software often mean that we get notified of any issues before you notice.

Quick facts about commercial solar systems:

Sizes:

There are currently four size categories for commercial solar. The size your business needs is determined by your energy requirements and the available installation space.

1. 0 – 30kW

Mainly installed on smaller businesses and schools, these are treated similar to a residential system and quality for upfront discounts via the Small-scale Technology Certificate (STC) scheme.

2. 30kW – 100kW

Installed on mid sized businesses, these systems still qualify for STCs and sometimes may need additional design and engineering work.

3. 100kW plus

These systems don’t qualify for upfront discounts via STCs but instead use Large-scale Generation Certificates (LGCs) which apply a ‘rebate’ by calculating the amount of energy generated each year. Our team will help you through the LGC process.

4. Over 250kW

Systems larger than 250kW are custom designed and assessed by our in house designers and installation team. We are experts at large commercial systems and have won awards for our work.

Connection

To get the a commercial solar system connected to the grid, special paperwork for commissioning and connection is required. These need to be submitted to the local distributor and retailer. We submit most of the paperwork for you and work closely with your team to get the system connected and running.

Roof vs ground mount.

Most commercial roofs can accommodate enough solar to offset take the weight of a solar PV system. Structural engineering certificates can be organised for older roofs.

Installing a commercial solar system on a ground mount can be costly. The construction of the ground mounted structures add to the cost of the build. However, the additional electricity generated (and subsequent energy savings) can mitigate the costs.

Batteries:

For businesses that require power in the evening, or protection from power cuts is required, batteries are now an option. Once a very expensive investment, more and more commercial battery options are being introduced which can be affordable. Talk to us about your energy needs.