Q: What are the key advantages of commercial solar?

A: 

• Free electricity during the day when most businesses need it

• No deposit loans and tax asset right-offs mean no or little capital outlay

• Increases the resale value of the property/business

• Actions to reduce the carbon foot print are appealing to the Government and others in tenders

By installing a solar system on your premises, you will increase the property's value.  Commercial Solar Systems designed and built by us across typically owned, free and clear would be in 2 to 5 years. Given that we design and build our solar systems to last decades, this presents many years of savings, which adds value to the commercial property.

Our solar power systems are built to last and based on ‘smart’ solar technology. We only use products and parts that have stood the test of time. Unfortunately, in Australia, some lower-quality solar products have found their way onto the market. We have seen over the last decade which panels have the best wind loading and high salt mist corrosion resistance, which inverters last the longest, and these are important considerations when installing solar panel arrays on the Northern Beaches.

Electricity prices have fluctuated significantly over the past years. Solar will protect your business from sudden electricity price hikes. With a commercial solar system, you will lock in a high degree of certainty when it comes to your electricity overheads in the years to come.

According to our research, in our post-COVID-19 times, the demand for commercial premises is likely to slow down for a while, as many people will prefer to work from home in a more permanent arrangement. As a landlord, a solar system can make your commercial premises more attractive to potential tenants. So why wait? Please call us today for an obligation-free site inspection.

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Q: How do I size the solar PV system correctly?

A: We use sophisticated roof mapping technology to determine what size system will fit on your premises.  An analysis of your electrcity consumption tells us the rest.  This process is transparent and quick to go through and understand.

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Q: How much maintenance cost is there?

A: Maintenance expenses could include cleaning of panels at regular intervals, e.g., every 2-3 years.  We recommend SolarEdge systems with individual panel operation and monitoring.  24hr SolarEdge system monitoring is a free service we offer our customers.  This lets us alert you to issues with your system, e.g., a cable being pulled out by a possum.

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Q: How to pick the best installation position? 

A: We recommend using SolarEdge optimised inverters.  This gives flexibility on the position of you solar panels.  The panels operate independently so they can be placed on different roof aspects, oriented and tilted to get the best result for your business.  For example, if your key electricity consumption is in the morning you may benefit from East facing panels, while West facing panels would be a solution to offset high electricity use from air conditioning in the afternoon.

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Q: How to pick the best installation position? 

A: It depends on your roof.  Commercial roofs often have air-conditioning units, skylights and vent pipes.  These elements, together with taller surrounding buildings, can create a potential for shading, and solar does not like shade. We recommend SolarEdge optimised inverters, which make solar panels operate independently, enabling shade to be managed without significant power generation loss across the whole solar system.

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