Commercial and Industrial Solar in Australia
The increasing price of electricity has hit Australian families hard, though it as hit businesses harder. Due to this, solar powered systems have taken off at staggering rates. In 2018, over $20 billion was invested into clean energy projects in Australia. It is projected that by 2025, 50% of Australia’s energy generated will be by solar energy.
According to government figures, a record 3.5 million rooftop solar panels were installed by businesses and homes in 2017 alone, with 1 in 5 of these systems now selling their excess energy back to the grid, in turn generating income for themselves.
The amount of money you can save and make return on investment is determined by the size of your solar panel system, the type of solar system you have and the quality of the system. We already provide you with the best quality product on installation and solar panel size recommendation in your in-depth FREE solar system proposal, so let’s talk about the types of solar systems that Australia has to offer.
Systems to Consider
In Australia, we offer three types of solar power systems. That being Grid-Connected Power Systems, Off-Grid Solar Systems and Hybrid Solar Systems.
Grid-Connected Power Systems
Grid-Connected Power Systems enable you to maintain your connection to the grid throughout the night and on overcast days. The Solar Inverter works with the grid power to ensure all solar power is used first, then if needed, is able to draw power from your grid. This also allows the opportunity to sell your excess power back to the grid, or save it for a cold winter.
On Grid Sytem
Off Grid Sytem
Off-Grid Solar Systems
Off-Grid Solar Systems, better known as off-grid systems, are a standalone power source that is inclusive of solar and batteries to ensure a 24 hour power solution is provided, without the requirement of a grid connection.
Hybrid inverter Sytem
On Grid Sytem
Hybrid Solar Systems
Hybrid Solar Systems, or hybrid systems for short, are a grid-connected system that is inclusive of a solar battery. Solar batteries are used to store solar energy and reuse at a time when there is no solar available. Solar batteries provide a back-up power source and the ability to better utilize your solar system.
How Solar Saves You Money
Using an industrial solar system allows for two effective ways of saving and making money.
Feed in Tariff
As solar is created by the sun and is not based off your energy consumption, sometimes there will be a surplus of electricity generated, and sometimes you will need more. As Australia is known for its sunny days, you are expected to generate a surplus of energy, with this surplus you can either store it for a rainy day, or even better, sell the energy generated back to the grid for a rate called “feed in tariff”.
Offsetting
Offsetting your energy consumption can reduce the amount of electricity you need to buy from your electricity provider. A grid-connected system will always prioritize your solar energy and use any remaining energy required, back from the grid.
Good For Business
- Going solar can grant your business massive savings on electricity costs
- In many instances, solar can be tax deductible for businesses
- Reducing operating costs
- The government offers financial incentives – which we link for you on our home page
- Maximizing returns on investment and savings with a solar system tailored to your needs
- Solar is more reliable and functional than standard electricity
- Going solar is a good look for your business – you care about your customers future