Straight answers to the questions we hear most often about commercial energy systems.
Straight answers to the questions we hear most often.
Yes. Most of our clients start with solar and add battery storage later when their usage patterns are understood and capital is available. We design every solar system to be battery-ready from day one, so the upgrade path is seamless. If your goal is to reduce grid consumption immediately, a solar-only system is a sensible starting point.
Typically 8–14 weeks from signed proposal to system commissioning. This includes site assessment (1 week), engineering and approvals (3–6 weeks), installation (1–2 weeks), and DNSP connection (1–3 weeks). Larger or more complex projects may extend this timeline, but we provide a project schedule at the start so you know exactly what to expect and when.
An MSB (Main Switchboard) upgrade replaces your building's existing switchboard with one that can safely handle solar inverter output, battery charging loads, and EV charging circuits. Many older commercial buildings have switchboards that are either at capacity or lack the required protection devices for renewable energy systems. We assess this during the site visit and include MSB work in the proposal if required.
Yes. Strata schemes qualify for Small-scale Technology Certificates (STCs) just like any other commercial entity. The value depends on system size and location, and we calculate the STC discount into every proposal. Additionally, some councils and state programs offer grants for strata solar projects. We help identify and apply for these where applicable.
Every system is configured with cloud monitoring. You get a live dashboard showing real-time generation, consumption, battery state, and grid import/export. We also provide monthly performance reports for the first 12 months, comparing actual output to the design estimate. If underperformance is detected, we investigate and rectify at no charge under warranty.