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Most businesses use electricity between 9 am and 5 pm, hence when the electricity generation is consumed on-site when the sun is shining, it provides the most rapid payback. With government incentives and a decrease in solar equipment cost, getting a commercial solar system makes more sense now than ever. It is a sound investment both for long-term saving and quick payback.
It is important to look for an experienced and accredited commercial solar installer. Commercial PV installation is quite complex compared to the residential solar system. It needs a detailed structural assessment of the roof area, the system’s connection to the mains grid, and a high-performance system tailored to your special requirements. There are many commercial solar companies in Sydney but it is good if you make sure they are accredited by CEC and have done commercial solar installation previously.
Well, if you can pay the electricity bills, you can afford the cost of the installation too. Moreover, it also adds worth to your property and makes you a community leader as Australia seeks to reduce its dependence on fossil fuels.
Solarmatic’s Commercial solar experts would help in selecting the Solar PV equipment as it is a very crucial decision to make. A little pro tip – Always go for components manufactured by companies with more than 5 years of experience in the solar industry and also make sure the warranty is supported locally. A good quality system lasts more than 25 years but there is a possibility that you need to avail assistance in some rare conditions so, a local commercial solar installer and local assistance is a plus point.
As you know, a detailed energy assessment done by an accredited installer is a must. A thorough understanding of electricity charges helps you calculate the savings after solar installation. There are many factors involved in detailed energy assessment which your solar installer will help you understand such as hourly energy balance to make sure the electricity produced is getting utilized fully.
Some tips to help you understand better:
Small commercial systems
Medium commercial projects
Large commercial installations
High-capacity commercial
Less than 30 kW systems fall in the category of residential systems and use the same hardware and grid connection rules.
Over 30 kW systems should consult specialist installers as these need special systems and permission from the local electricity network (DNSP).
Solar PV systems of up to 100 kilowatts in size are eligible for STC’s.
For systems over 100 kW, you aren’t entitled to get STC (Small-scale Technology Certificates) rebate but you still get LGC’s.
LGC stands for Large-scale Generation certificates. LGC’s are paid every year depending upon the amount of energy your system generates. To claim LGC’s, a company needs to register its business with Clean Energy Regulator to become an “accredited power station”. A special meter needs to be installed to track power generation properly and the report of the same is to be submitted every year to claim ‘rebate’. Metering must be up to the National Electricity market standards.
Know all about residential solar power in NSW here. From solar system size to government rebates and solar system, prices, we have covered it all.