Adelaide is leading the way in commercial solar adoption, with more local businesses turning to rooftop solar power to offset steep electricity prices and demonstrate environmental leadership. In a city where grid energy rates have climbed sharply—South Australia saw the highest median market increase nationwide in 2023–24—commercial solar systems present a reliable, long-term solution.

Whether you're running a warehouse in Wingfield, a retail store on Rundle Mall, or a hospitality venue in Glenelg, installing solar panels allows you to take control of your energy usage and cash flow while also aligning your business with sustainability goals.

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Why Adelaide Businesses Are Investing in Solar
How Choice Energy Supports Adelaide Businesses
The Benefits of Commercial Solar in Adelaide
Solar Rebates for Businesses in Adelaide
Commercial Solar For Adelaide Businesses FAQs
Trusted Solar Experts for Adelaide Businesses
Commercial Solar Clients
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Why Adelaide Businesses Are Investing in Solar

From industrial estates to small offices, unused roof space across Adelaide is being transformed into high-performing solar energy systems. With abundant sunlight and rising grid tariffs, it’s no surprise that Adelaide-based companies are embracing solar power systems to:

  • Cut overheads and stabilise rising energy costs
  • Increase asset value and building efficiency
  • Reduce reliance on fossil fuels and the electricity grid
  • Improve environmental credentials through sustainable energy solutions

Installing a commercial solar panel system not only improves your bottom line but helps position your brand as a sustainability leader within Adelaide’s competitive business landscape.

How Choice Energy Supports Adelaide Businesses

We provide tailored commercial solar solutions designed for Adelaide’s climate, grid structure, and business mix. Our team handles everything—from initial consultation and solar panel installation to compliance, monitoring, and maintenance—so you can focus on your core operations. We’ll help you:

  • Navigate local network approvals, feed in tariffs, and grid constraints
  • Determine the optimal system size and orientation
  • Incorporate battery storage solutions and solar battery systems
  • Maximise your return with solar rebates like STCs and LGCs
  • Design a solution that delivers energy savings and immediate ROI

Our clients in Adelaide consistently report reduced electricity bills, streamlined operations, and faster payback through accurate system design and expert implementation.

The Benefits of Commercial Solar in Adelaide

With electricity prices continuing to rise, businesses are facing unpredictable utility costs. Commercial solar offers a hedge against these fluctuations by providing a stable source of power.

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Lower energy costs

Reduce power bills and protect your business from volatile electricity prices.

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Cleaner power

Generate clean energy on-site and reduce your company’s carbon footprint.

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Excess solar energy

Export excess solar power back to the grid and benefit from feed-in tariffs.

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Energy independence

Integrate battery systems to support long-term reliability and reduce reliance on grid energy.

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Solar Rebates for Businesses in Adelaide

Cost is often seen as a barrier—but with the right support, installing solar panels in Adelaide is more affordable than ever. We help businesses access:

  • Small-scale Technology Certificates (STCs) which are solar rebates for small businesses (and homes) installing up to 100kW of solar
  • Large Scale Generation Certificates (LSGC) which are solar rebates for large businesses installing above 100kW of solar
  • The limitless Instant Asset Tax Write Off, introduced as a result of the Government's COVID-10 response

As a Clean Energy Council-approved provider, we guide you through each step of the installation process, ensuring you claim all relevant subsidies and lower the upfront cost of your investment.

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Choose Choice Energy for Solar Power

Cashflow neutral or positive solar

To reduce an impact on cashflow for your investment, we aim to create a solution for you that is cash flow positive or neutral through clean energy financing, business solar rebates and post-solar savings from your energy bill which means you won't need to come up with a separate budget for your solution.

Quality equipment and warranties

We focus on sourcing the best and most reliable commercial solar system components and panels from trusted brands across the globe, to ensure your solar power system is configured according to our Performance Guarantee. We also provide leading warranties including a 25-year solar panel warranty.

Expert solar monitoring

We believe in service for the life of your system, not the life of the sale. A commercial solar system with Choice Energy is a solution, not just an appliance, so you’ll enjoy expert service and monitoring at your fingertips, as well as savings on your grid electricity bills.

Our complimentary commercial solar energy assessment process

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Initial call with one of our specialised commercial energy brokers

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Send us or upload a copy of your bill for a free energy assessment to identify savings

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We reach out to our extensive panel of retailers to find you a competitively priced plan.

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We deliver the great news, you can switch and make real savings at no cost to you!

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Commercial Solar For Adelaide Businesses FAQs

How much does commercial solar cost in Adelaide?

Most solar installations in Adelaide come in under $5,000 upfront after STC rebates. The exact system cost depends on your energy usage, solar system size, and whether you include battery solutions.

What rebates can Adelaide businesses access?

Adelaide businesses qualify for the national STC or LGC schemes, depending on solar panel system size. Our experts also ensure you're receiving the best available feed in tariffs and navigating the electrical infrastructure process efficiently.

Is going off-grid possible?

While full independence is rare, adding battery systems enhances energy independence and protects you from outages. Most businesses retain grid access for reliability and compliance.

How efficient are solar panels?

We use solar panels manufactured by globally trusted brands with proven panel efficiency. Our team ensures you get optimal output and performance through precision installation.

How do business solar rebates work?

For systems under 100kW, businesses qualify for the STC scheme.

When purchasing a solar PV system, your solar company will offer an upfront 'STC Discount' in exchange for assigning these STC's to them.

The larger the solar system, the more STCs a customer is entitled to, and so greater the rebate. However, Choice Energy does not believe in oversizing solar systems and instead works with your specific energy profile to determine the best size and what's going to give you maximum financial benefit.

For systems over 100kW in capacity, businesses will qualify to recoup LGCs.

These large-scale generation certificates are redeemable for every megawatt-hour of electricity produced until the year 2030. LGCs are typically traded for cash directly to the entity which purchased the solar system.

How long do commercial solar panels last?

Commercial solar panels through Choice Energy are warrantied to last up to 25 years with the manufacturer. For any warranty claims, Choice Energy are on hand to directly assist in a full replacement.

When does the government solar rebate end?

Like shares, STCs have a trading value and every year on the 1st of January, the quantity of STCs redeemable decreases meaning the overall rebate decreases

The STC Federal rebates for commercial solar commenced in 2011 and are expected to end in 2030.

Like STCs, LGCs are redeemable until the year 2030. They can be traded either quarterly, half yearly, or annually depending on the market value of the certificates.

Trusted Solar Experts for Adelaide Businesses

Work with a commercial solar partner that understands your industry and delivers measurable results.

Every business sector—from manufacturing and logistics to retail and hospitality—has unique energy demands. That’s why we tailor each commercial solar system to suit your site, energy usage, and operational goals. With extensive experience across Adelaide’s business landscape, our Clean Energy Council-accredited team designs and installs scalable solar panel systems that reduce electricity bills, support ESG goals, and perform reliably for 25+ years.

We manage the full installation process, including compliance, rebates, and system monitoring—so you can focus on running your business while generating clean energy on-site.

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