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How to Store Energy from Commercial Rooftop Solar Systems

Going green and saving running costs is a priority for many Australian companies, and our sunny weather means that installing commercial rooftop solar systems is a popular choice for businesses and industrial sites. Solar panels are only one part of the equation, however – the other critical ancillary equipment is energy storage systems for the additional solar energy output from the panels themselves.


 Why are solar energy storage solutions essential ancillary equipment? 

 There are several benefits of installing an energy system to support a commercial rooftop solar equipment, including:
  •  Meeting electricity demand more effectively: Energy consumption isn’t consistent through the day and may change between very high demand (for example, through the middle of the day) to almost no demand at all (for example, the early hours of the morning), depending on your organisation’s needs. A battery system allows excess energy to be stored so that when demand increases, the building draws on stored solar rather than resorting to the grid. 
  • Allowing businesses to achieve a fully off-grid status: If the aim is to move your organisation off the grid entirely, then energy storage is a must-have. Solar panels can only produce when they have exposure to the sun, so in cloudy weather or at night your business will have to rely on the grid for its power. 
  • Reduce wastage: One day might be full sun where your panels produce a significant amount of excess power, but if the demand isn’t there it simply goes to waste. Battery storage systems allow you to hold this energy in reserve for when demand increases, or weather is poor. 
  • Keep systems running during grid outages: Power outages cause organisations to grind to a halt, but not if your commercial rooftop solar system has a battery storage system supporting it. Solar panels do require some electricity to be active, but your battery system can supply that and allow you to access sufficient operational power without relying on a generator. 
  • Export power for profit: Excess power can also be sold back into the national grid through solar feed in tariff. The rebates you can receive are determined by regulations and differ according to state and retailer 
 Solar battery systems are making an impact in Australia 

 According to the Climate Council, it could take as little as 3 years before as many as half of all Australian homes have solar and battery storage – and commercial enterprises are showing a similar level of enthusiasm. Allowing homeowners and organisations greater control over their power bills and operating costs, this ancillary equipment is dropping rapidly in cost even as the technology becomes more efficient and durable. Even the mammoth $96 million big battery in South Australia’s Hornsdale Power Reserve should pay itself off in just a few years, according to Tesla.

Find a reliable commercial rooftop solar equipment provider 

As with any investment, the key to success is finding a partner who offers reliable, affordable solutions that offer industry-leading quality. At Energy Power Systems, we partner with industry leaders CAT to deliver customised power solutions and ancillary equipment to our industrial and commercial clients. Our team is happy to work with your organisation to deliver a commercial rooftop solar system complete with energy storage to realise your operational goals.



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