Solar Applications
Commercial Solar Energy
Offices, shops, factories and institutions often use most of their electricity during daylight — a natural fit for solar.
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Many businesses use the most electricity during working hours, when solar production is highest. This makes commercial buildings well suited to solar.
Typical applications
- Offices, retail and hospitality buildings
- Schools, colleges and hospitals
- Factories, warehouses and cold storage
- Agricultural operations and irrigation
Planning considerations
- Load profile: understanding when electricity is used helps size the system so most solar energy is consumed on site.
- Roof condition: the roof should be structurally sound and suitable for the system's design life.
- Electrical infrastructure: three-phase connections, protection and metering must be assessed.
- Regulations: grid connection and export rules differ by location and utility.
Beyond electricity
Solar can also support an organisation's sustainability goals by reducing operational emissions from purchased electricity.
