Every business uses electricity differently, which is why a commercial solar system should be designed around the site's actual energy consumption rather than simply installing a standard package. The size of the building alone doesn't determine how much solar you need — understanding when, where and how your business consumes electricity is an important part of designing the right system.

We assess your electricity bills and daytime energy consumption alongside the property's electrical infrastructure, available roof space and operating hours to determine an appropriate system size. Panel positioning, inverter capacity and the existing electrical supply are also considered as part of the design. Businesses with strong daytime consumption can particularly benefit from solar because a larger portion of the electricity generated can be consumed directly on-site instead of being purchased from the grid.

Where suitable, battery storage can also be incorporated into the system to store excess solar production for use later in the day or outside solar-producing hours. This can further reduce reliance on grid electricity and provides businesses with greater control over how the energy generated by their solar system is used.