Commercial solar for businesses and farms
Eco Solar Australia designs and installs commercial solar systems from 30kW to 100kW for Victorian businesses, farms and community organisations. We’ve delivered more than 100 commercial projects – most of them 50kW to 96kW farm systems – with STC discounts applied, network approvals managed and a single accountable team from assessment to aftercare.
- Free site assessment and savings report
- Designed from your interval data, not a rule of thumb
- Tier-1 panels, 10-year workmanship warranty
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- 100+Commercial and farm projects
- 50–96kWOur most common project size
- 1,500+Total solar and battery installs
- 15+ yearsFounder’s solar industry experience
- 10 yearsWorkmanship warranty
Commercial solar at a glance
Key facts for business owners and farm operators.
- System sizes
- 30kW to 100kW – see options
- Who it suits
- Businesses with daytime power use – industries we cover
- Battery storage
- Optional, to cut demand charges and cover early or late operations
- Incentives
- STC discount on systems up to 100kW; federal battery discount on 5–100kWh – details
- Approvals
- Network applications managed by us
- Coverage
- Melbourne, Geelong, Ballarat and regional Victoria
- Assessment
- Free site assessment and savings report – book now
Why businesses invest in commercial solar
Businesses use most of their electricity during the day – exactly when solar produces. That high self-consumption is why commercial solar typically pays back faster than residential.
- Lower operating costsReplace daytime grid power at business tariffs with your own generation.
- Cut peak demand chargesSolar and battery storage reduce the demand component many commercial tariffs charge.
- Price certaintyLock in a large share of your energy cost for 25+ years of panel life.
- Sustainability credentialsMeasurable emissions cuts for customers, tenders and reporting.
- Asset valueSolar adds appeal to owned premises and can attract tenants.
Industries we cover
Every industry uses energy differently. We design around your operating hours, equipment and tariff so the system earns its keep.
Commercial solar options
Choose the setup that fits your site, your load and your budget. Not sure? Your site assessment compares the options for you.
| System size | Approx. output per day | Typically suits | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30kW | ~108kWh | Retail, offices, clinics, small workshops | 30kW solar system |
| 50kW | ~180kWh | Schools, larger workshops, hospitality, small farms | 50kW solar system |
| 100kW | ~360kWh | Manufacturing, cold storage, warehouses, dairies | 100kW solar system |
Rooftop commercial solar
Panels on factory, warehouse, retail or office roofs, designed around roof structure, orientation and shading.
Rooftop solar
Farm & agricultural solar
Systems for sheds, dairies, pumps and cool rooms – our most common commercial project.
Farm solarCommercial solar + battery
Store surplus for early-morning and evening loads, reduce demand charges and back up critical equipment.
Solar + batteryThree-phase and export limits
We design for your connection type and your distributor’s export rules, including export-limited systems where required.
Monitoring
Online monitoring shows generation and consumption, so you can see the savings and spot issues early.
Ownership options
Pay outright or ask us about finance options. Your accountant can advise on tax treatment such as depreciation.
For business owners
Turn your roof into your cheapest energy supplier
Get a free site assessment and a savings report built from your own energy data.
Commercial solar savings estimator
A quick estimate of what commercial solar could save your business each year. For an accurate figure, we model your interval data during the site assessment.
Estimated annual impact
- Generation per year
- 0kWh
- Used on site
- 0kWh
- 10-year savings
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- CO₂ avoided per year
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Estimates only, using typical Victorian yields, your tariff inputs and no tariff escalation or panel degradation. Excludes STC discounts, demand-charge savings and battery storage. Your proposal includes a full payback analysis.
How a commercial solar project works
A clear, managed process with one accountable team – so you can keep running your business.
Energy review
We review your bills and interval data to understand when and how you use power.
Site assessment
Roof or ground space, structure, switchboard and connection checked on site.
Proposal
System design, production model, savings and payback, with STC discount applied and every cost itemised.
Approvals & install
We manage network approval, then install on a schedule that minimises disruption.
Handover & care
Commissioning, monitoring set-up, documentation and ongoing maintenance options.
Why businesses trust Eco Solar
A commercial system is a long-term investment. Here’s what stands behind ours.
Proven commercial experience
100+ commercial and farm projects across Victoria, most of them 50kW to 96kW.
Established and accountable
Operating since 2016 under ECO GREEN PRIORITY PTY LTD (ABN 28 611 296 372), with an office in Dandenong.
Experienced leadership
Founded by a solar professional with 15+ years in the industry, including four years with Origin Energy.
Accredited installers
Systems installed by accredited solar installers to Australian standards, as required for STCs.
Transparent proposals
Every inclusion, extra and assumption written down – no hidden costs, no inflated savings claims.
Tier-1 equipment
Jinko, Canadian Solar, LONGi and Trina panels with GoodWe, Sungrow, Growatt or Fronius inverters.
Warranties that last
25-year panel, 10-year inverter and 10-year workmanship warranties.
References on request
Speak to a commercial or farm customer before you commit.
Aftercare
Dedicated service staff, monitoring support and scheduled maintenance.
What you receive with every proposal
- System design and panel layout
- Site-specific production model
- Savings and payback analysis
- Itemised pricing with STC discount
- Equipment datasheets and warranties
- Installation timeline and approvals plan
Commercial solar incentives
We apply every incentive your project qualifies for directly on your proposal.
Small-scale technology certificates
Commercial solar systems up to 100kW create STCs, which we take as an upfront discount. The discount falls each January until the scheme ends in 2030.
How STCs workFederal battery discount
The Cheaper Home Batteries Program covers batteries from 5kWh to 100kWh for businesses too. It steps down on 1 January 2027.
Battery discountTax treatment
Commercial solar is a business asset. Ask your accountant how depreciation or other tax rules apply to your business.
Commercial rebates VictoriaIncentive information checked October 2026. Amounts and eligibility can change; your proposal confirms current figures.
Commercial solar across Victoria
From Dandenong South industrial estates to dairies in Gippsland and the Western District, we install commercial and farm solar statewide.
Commercial solar Melbourne
Industrial, retail and office sites across Melbourne
Commercial solar & battery MelbourneCommercial & farm solar Geelong
Greater Geelong, Bellarine and Surf Coast
Commercial & farm solar Ballarat
Ballarat, Moorabool and Golden Plains
Farm solar Victoria
Dairies, orchards, poultry and cropping
Regional Victoria
We travel for commercial projects statewide
All service areas
Every suburb and town we cover
Commercial solar FAQs
What size commercial solar system do I need?
It depends on how much power your business uses during the day and your roof or land space. Most of our commercial projects are between 50kW and 96kW, and we install systems from 30kW to 100kW. We size your system from your interval data and tariff.
Are there rebates for commercial solar?
Yes. Commercial solar systems up to 100kW create small-scale technology certificates (STCs), which we take as an upfront discount. Commercial batteries from 5kWh to 100kWh can also qualify for the federal Cheaper Home Batteries discount. Speak to your accountant about the tax treatment of your system.
How long does a commercial solar installation take?
Timeframes depend on system size and network approval. Larger systems need approval from your electricity distributor before installation, which we manage. Installation itself typically takes a few days, scheduled to minimise disruption to your business.
Will installation disrupt my business?
We plan installation around your operations. Most work happens on the roof, and the switchover is scheduled at a time that suits you, such as early morning, after hours or a quiet day.
Do you install solar on farms?
Yes. Most of our 100+ commercial projects are farm systems of 50kW to 96kW across regional Victoria, powering dairies, pumps, sheds and cool rooms. Farm solar.
Can I add battery storage to commercial solar?
Yes. A commercial battery can reduce peak demand charges, cover early-morning and evening operations and back up critical loads. We design battery storage from your load profile. Commercial solar and battery.
Do you travel for commercial projects?
Yes. We install commercial and farm solar across Victoria and travel further for larger projects. Travel costs, if any, are listed on your proposal.
Power your business with commercial solar you can trust
Book a free site assessment and get a written proposal with system design, production model, savings and itemised pricing – from a team with 100+ commercial projects behind it.
- Free site assessment
- Savings report from your data
- One accountable installer