Commercial solar: how it works and whether it is worth it for your business
Checked and updated by our licensed electricians: October 2026
Commercial solar pays when your business uses a lot of power while the sun is up. We design and install commercial systems up to 1 MW for businesses across the Northern Rivers and as far as Casino, with our own electricians. Here is how it works and how to judge whether it is worth it for you.
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How it works
Panels on the roof or ground generate power while the sun is up, your business uses it first, and any extra is exported if your plan pays for it. The Australian Government notes some businesses, especially high users, may not get a plan that credits exports, so it can make sense to size a system so most of the generation is used on site. Its SunSPOT calculator suggests, for businesses with high electricity use, the biggest system that allows at least 80% of generation to be self-consumed.
What decides whether it is worth it
- How much electricity you use, and when: daytime use suits solar.
- The price you pay for electricity, and whether your plan has demand charges.
- Available roof area, roof condition and shading, and any limits from your network.
- Site challenges: steep roofs, difficult access, multi-storey buildings.
- Extras: switchboard upgrades, rack mounting, extended cabling.
- Whether a battery makes sense: the government notes batteries have a high upfront cost and can lengthen payback for businesses, but can reduce demand charges and provide backup. See commercial battery storage.
How we do it
- A free energy assessment from your bills and trading hours.
- A face-to-face site visit before any install.
- Design by us, installed by our own electricians, no subcontractors.
- Commercial systems up to 1 MW, with a 25-year workmanship warranty.
- Grid application and rebate paperwork handled.
Businesses may also qualify for tax incentives; the government suggests speaking to your accountant. We do not give tax advice. Commercial finance can be arranged through a finance broker; the NSW household 0% loan does not apply to commercial jobs. What each rebate really gives: business solar and battery rebates in NSW.
More: commercial solar in the Northern Rivers, commercial solar for Casino and Richmond Valley, farms and rural businesses, cafes, restaurants and accommodation, warehouses and workshops and commercial EV chargers.
Why locals choose us
- Our own in-house team designs every system and does every install. 25 years in solar and large commercial electrical work. No subcontractors.
- A face-to-face site visit before every install: compliant battery position, switchboard and RCBO check, no surprises on the day.
- SAA-accredited installer and Sigenergy-approved, with a 25-year workmanship warranty on our installation work.
Questions we get asked
How big a commercial system can you install?
Up to 1 MW.
Do you service Casino?
Yes. Commercial jobs are within our service area as far as Casino.
How do I know if solar is worth it for my business?
It depends on how much power you use in daylight, your electricity plan and your roof. Send your bills for a free assessment.
Do you offer a workmanship warranty on commercial jobs?
Yes, 25 years on our installation work. Equipment is covered by the manufacturers.
Sources
Last checked 7 October 2026. Only the manufacturer’s, the network’s or the government’s own documents are used; app menus and defaults change between models and versions, so if your screen looks different, call us rather than guess.
- energy.gov.au: Solar for businesses
- energy.gov.au: How solar pays for itself and batteries reduce bills
