For businesses
Kinder energy for your business
We engineer commercial solar and battery systems for high-demand operations across Australia. Every project starts with a full energy review.
A significant majority of Australian commercial rooftops remain solar-free, representing unrealised cost-saving potential. (Clean Energy Council, cleanenergycouncil.org.au)
Last updated: May 2026
Sound familiar?
Most businesses come to SolKind for one of these reasons
You don't need to have done the analysis already. Just recognise the situation.
Energy is your second or third biggest cost
For warehouses, manufacturers, cold storage, and retail, energy can run to hundreds of thousands annually. A well-designed system can significantly cut daytime grid consumption, depending on your load profile and operating hours.
You have roof space doing nothing
A large roof that faces roughly north, east, or west is a financial asset that isn't working. Most commercial rooftops can support solar.
Your board or investors want a sustainability story
Rooftop solar is one of the most visible and measurable sustainability actions available. It also delivers direct financial return.
You're expanding, and your energy costs will grow with it
New machinery, more staff, longer hours. The right time to design a larger system is before the load increases, not after.
You've received a quote that didn't feel rigorous
If someone quoted you a system without analysing 12 months of interval data and your tariff structure, you don't have a real proposal. You have a brochure with numbers on it.
Your tenant or landlord needs a green building rating
Solar is often the single most impactful upgrade for achieving a NABERS or Green Star rating.
Sectors
Select your industry
We work across a range of commercial and industrial sectors. Select yours to see what we focus on for your site type.
Manufacturing and industrial
High daytime loads, production schedules, and demand charges. Solar and battery working together to cut operating costs and protect margins.
Read more →Shopping centres and retail
Large rooftops, high common-area loads, tenant sustainability requirements, and NABERS rating pressure. We cover the full picture.
Read more →Medical centres and healthcare
High continuous loads from chillers, imaging, and HVAC. Critical power requirements make battery resilience a priority.
Read more →Cold storage and logistics
Refrigeration running around the clock. Solar offsets daytime load directly; battery protects against outages and peak tariffs.
Read more →Agribusiness and food processing
Seasonal peaks, processing loads, and remote sites. Systems designed around harvest cycles and production patterns.
Read more →Aged care and retirement living
24/7 operations, duty-of-care obligations, and rising energy costs. Solar and battery deliver cost certainty and resilience.
Read more →Sporting centres
Community sporting clubs and multi-sport facilities. Strong solar fit, predictable daytime demand, and federal funding currently available.
Read more →Local government and NFPs
Councils, community facilities, and not-for-profit organisations. Procurement-friendly documentation and long-term system design.
Read more →Also available
Solar carports
Large car park? The structure generates energy and provides shade. We design and install solar carport systems for commercial sites, councils, and sporting clubs.
Commercial process
How does SolKind approach a commercial solar project?
SolKind conducts a full energy review before designing any commercial system. We analyse load profiles, tariff structures, and peak demand patterns, then engineer a solution that delivers measurable ROI, not just reduced energy bills.
Step 01
Full energy review
SolKind reviews 12 months of interval data, maps the load profile, and identifies peak demand periods before designing any system.
Step 02
Conservative ROI modelling
SolKind models base-case, upside, and downside scenarios with all assumptions documented, so decision-makers can interrogate the numbers.
Step 03
Engineering and installation
SolKind handles structural engineering, grid connection, protection systems, network operator approval, and compliance documentation.
Step 04
Performance monitoring
Most inverters include monitoring apps that show real-time generation and consumption data. SolKind advises on how to read and act on your system's monitoring data, and conducts performance reviews on request.
Full energy review
SolKind reviews 12 months of interval data, maps the load profile, and identifies peak demand periods before designing any system.
Financial incentives
What financial incentives are available for commercial solar in Australia?
Australian businesses can access federal STCs, instant asset write-offs, Large-scale Generation Certificates (LGCs) for larger systems, and various state commercial programs.
Federal STCs
Available on commercial systems up to 100kW. Deducted from your installation cost upfront.
Depreciation
Solar is a depreciating asset. Eligible small businesses can immediately deduct individual assets costing less than the instant asset write-off threshold, currently $20,000. Most commercial systems cost more and are depreciated through the small business pool instead. Speak to your accountant.
Large-scale Generation Certificates
Systems above 100kW may generate LGCs: tradeable certificates that offset costs or generate revenue.
Commercial FAQ
Frequently asked questions from business customers
Anyone who gives you a number without seeing your site should be treated with caution.
Commercial solar pricing varies significantly depending on your actual energy usage, roof type, structural requirements, switchboard condition, network connection complexity, and component quality. What we can tell you is that federal STCs reduce upfront costs for systems under 100kW, and depreciation deductions reduce the effective after-tax cost to your business. We model the full cost, including site-specific extras, as part of your energy review. You know exactly what you're paying and why before you commit to anything.
Quick enquiry
Request my energy review
Tell us about your site and we aim to come back within one business day to scope an energy review.