What’s included
- Systems from 15 kW to 100 kW+
- Load-profile and ROI modelling
- Three-phase and CT metering
- Minimal downtime installs
- STC and LGC guidance
- Ongoing performance monitoring
Reduce operating costs, improve energy resilience and support your sustainability goals with professionally designed commercial solar, battery storage and energy-management solutions from SolarAide. We serve businesses across Melbourne and Victoria, from single sites to multi-site portfolios.
CEC Approved Retailer · Solar Victoria accredited · SAA-accredited installers. Commercial systems from 20kW to 100kW+, engineered to your load — not just what fits on the roof.
A smarter energy strategy for commercial and industrial sites
SolarAide develops integrated solutions around your load profile, operating hours, available roof or ground area, electrical infrastructure and long-term business plans — not simply the number of panels that fit on the roof. That means:
- Custom design based on your actual business energy use
- Commercial solar, battery storage and monitoring in one solution
- Solutions for new systems, upgrades and expansions
- Project support for single sites and multi-site portfolios
Complete commercial and industrial solar services
Integrated energy solutions designed to cut grid electricity consumption, improve visibility and support future facility requirements.
Commercial solar panels
High-performance rooftop and ground-mounted systems for offices, retail, schools, hospitality and commercial properties.
Industrial solar systems
Scalable installations for manufacturing plants, logistics centres, workshops and energy-intensive operations.
Commercial battery storage
Store excess solar, support peak-demand strategies and strengthen site resilience with carefully selected storage.
Energy monitoring
Track production, consumption and system performance with practical commercial monitoring platforms.
Multi-site solar projects
Consistent design, procurement, reporting and coordination across multiple business locations.
System upgrades
Expand existing capacity, replace ageing components, add storage or improve monitoring as your needs change.
Why Victorian businesses invest in commercial solar
A properly designed system can become a productive long-term asset while helping your organisation manage energy risk.
Lower operating costs
Generate electricity on-site and reduce daytime grid purchases.
Budget predictability
Reduce exposure to future electricity-price movements.
Sustainability progress
Support emissions targets, reporting and customer expectations.
Peak-demand strategy
Combine solar and storage for better control during high-demand periods.
Solar solutions for a wide range of industries
Every industry has a different energy profile. We assess when, where and how your organisation uses electricity before recommending a solution. Industries we support include manufacturing and processing, warehouses and logistics, offices and business parks, retail and shopping centres, schools and education, healthcare and aged care, agriculture and rural sites, hotels and hospitality, automotive and dealerships, transport, community facilities, and construction and trades.
Commercial solar systems designed around your site
Capacity should be determined using interval data, daytime load, roof area, switchboard capacity, network constraints and future expansion plans not a rule of thumb. As a rough guide:
| System size | Typical application | Design focus | Expansion potential |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20kW | Small businesses, offices and workshops | Daytime load reduction | Good |
| 30kW | Retail, schools and commercial buildings | Higher on-site consumption | Very good |
| 50kW | Warehouses and larger commercial sites | Strong operational savings | Excellent |
| 100kW | Large commercial and industrial facilities | High-capacity generation | Project dependent |
| 100kW+ | Custom-engineered and multi-site projects | Complex energy strategy | Maximum |
Make more strategic use of your solar energy
Commercial battery storage may help your business use more of its own solar, manage peak-demand periods and support selected critical loads. Suitability depends on your load profile, tariff, operating hours and financial objectives. We design for:
- Solar self-consumption optimisation
- Peak-load and demand-management strategies
- Selected backup and critical-load configurations
- Scalable storage and intelligent energy control
From energy assessment to system commissioning
A structured process aligned with the technical, operational and financial requirements of your project.
- Initial consultationWe discuss your site, objectives, costs and project scope.
- Energy analysisWe review bills, usage patterns and interval data where available.
- Site assessmentRoof space, access, electrical infrastructure and site conditions are assessed.
- System designA tailored solar, storage and monitoring solution is developed.
- InstallationQualified teams deliver the installation under an agreed project plan.
- Commissioning & supportThe system is tested, commissioned and supported after completion.
Commercial solar FAQs
What size solar system does my business need?
It depends on your daytime load, roof or ground area, switchboard capacity and future plans — not just floor space. We use your interval data and bills to size it properly, typically anywhere from 20kW to 100kW+.
How long does a commercial install take?
It varies with system size and site complexity. Smaller systems can be days; larger multi-stage projects run to a planned schedule agreed up front so we minimise disruption to your operations.
What incentives are available for commercial solar?
Eligible systems can access federal STCs (for systems up to 100kW) or LGCs (for larger systems), applied as an up-front discount. We guide you through what your project qualifies for.
Can you work across multiple sites?
Yes. We coordinate consistent design, procurement, reporting and project delivery across multiple business locations.
Should we add battery storage now or later?
That depends on your tariff, load profile and goals. We can design a battery-ready system now and add storage when the numbers work, or include it up front for peak-demand and resilience benefits.
Ready to reduce your business energy costs?
Get a free site assessment from SolarAide. We’ll review your load, design a system around how your business actually uses power, and give you a clear commercial proposal.
Request a free commercial site assessment
Tailored design, clear pricing, and guidance on incentives — for single sites and multi-site portfolios.