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Reduce business energy costs after installing solar
Commercial solar PV can reduce imported electricity during daylight hours, but most businesses still rely on grid electricity outside solar production times and during winter months. This means your electricity contract remains a key factor in total operating costs.
- Review your business electricity contract: solar can change your usage profile and improve your negotiating position.
- Assess peak demand patterns: daytime generation may reduce peak grid dependency.
- Evaluate contract renewal timing: post-installation is often the right time to renegotiate.
- Analyse total cost structure: standing charges, unit rates and contract terms all matter.
Questions to ask your commercial solar installer
- What system size do you recommend based on our business electricity usage profile?
- How much electricity will the system produce each year at our location?
- What percentage of our usage can realistically be covered by solar?
- Should we add battery storage now, and what size suits our load profile?
- What warranties apply to panels, inverter, and battery (if included)?
- What monitoring is included so we can track generation and savings?
- What is the expected payback period based on our usage pattern?
After installation: review your business electricity contract
Once your commercial solar system is operational, reviewing your business electricity contract can help ensure your tariff reflects your updated consumption profile.
Businesses installing solar panels can also reduce energy costs by reviewing their tariff through our business energy switching service.