Commercial Solar
Solar System Types for Business
Explore commercial solar options built around your site, your operating hours, and your energy profile.
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Overview
#Choose the Solar Type That Fits Your Site
We design and deliver commercial solar systems for businesses of every size, from 20kW to megawatt-scale installs. If you’re comparing options, we’ll help you select the right system type and configuration of commercial solar panels — backed by clear modelling, straightforward advice, and a plan you can approve with confidence.
Rooftop Solar for Business
Rooftop commercial solar is often the most efficient starting point for offices, warehouses, retail and industrial sites with usable roof space. We design commercial solar panels layouts around roof zones, shading, structural requirements and switchboard capacity, then model expected output so you can approve the business case with confidence.
Solar Car Parks & Walkway Canopies
Solar car parks and walkway canopies generate commercial solar power while adding practical infrastructure like shade and weather protection. They’re ideal when roof space is limited, when you have large car park areas, or when you’re planning EV charging. Designs are engineered to suit site layout, traffic flow, access requirements and compliance needs, using commercial solar power panels configured for long-term performance.
AgriSolar (Agricultural Solar Systems)
Agricultural solar systems integrate generation with productive land use—ideal for farms, vineyards, orchards and livestock operations. Options include elevated arrays, transparent agri panels and dual-use designs that support crops, grazing, access and machinery movement. We tailor layouts to your land, operations and compliance requirements.
Solar Farms / Ground-Mount Solar
Ground-mount solar (including solar farm-style projects) is suited to businesses with available land and large energy demand, such as agribusiness, industrial sites and multi-building facilities. It enables higher capacity and flexible layout for performance and maintenance access. We manage design, approvals and grid connection requirements.
#Our Solar Installation Process
Sharp EIT Solutions delivers commercial solar installation projects nationwide with an in-house engineering and delivery team. Our process is designed to minimise disruption to your business and ensure your commercial solar system performs long-term — not just on day one.
1. Feasibility & site assessment
We review your energy bills, operating hours, site constraints and goals to confirm the right commercial solar approach.
2. System design & performance modelling
We design a commercial solar system matched to your load profile, tariffs and roof/land availability — including the right number and layout of commercial solar panels.
3. Approvals, compliance & grid connection
We manage required approvals, compliance checks and grid connection requirements so there are no surprises during install.
4. Commercial solar installation (minimal disruption)
Our team schedules works to suit your site — staged installation where needed to keep business running.
5. Commissioning, testing & handover
We commission the system, test performance, and provide clear handover documentation so you know exactly what’s been installed and how it operates.
6. Monitoring & ongoing support options
We can provide monitoring and support options to help protect performance and quickly identify issues over time.
Why Businesses Choose Sharp EIT for Commercial Solar
Our expertise goes beyond installation — we design integrated commercial solar solutions that deliver results from day one. Whether your goal is to reduce operating costs, achieve sustainability targets, or gain energy independence, Sharp EIT partners with you to make it happen.
- Expert design and engineering for complex commercial sites
- Turnkey project delivery, including solar, battery, and EV integration
- Tailored ROI modelling and energy performance reporting
- Ongoing monitoring and maintenance backed by our national support team
Proven success across industries — from manufacturing and logistics to hospitality, education, and agriculture.
#Solar Rebates & Incentives for Businesses
Commercial solar incentives can vary by system size, location and how your site is metered. Many business installations may be eligible for renewable energy certificates (such as STCs or LGCs) and, in some states, additional programs may apply depending on your industry and project structure.
Because eligibility can change and approvals can influence what’s practical, we’ll talk you through what applies to your business and the best way to structure your commercial solar system.
Case Study
#100kW Commercial Solar Installation Testimonial
"Sharp EIT made the switch to solar effortless.
The install was fast, the team was great to deal with".
Joe Kelly, CEO of North Ryde RSL.
#Finance or Capex - Which is right for your business?
Funding changes the commercial decision. The right approach depends on how you prefer to use capital and how you evaluate payback.
Finance
- Preserves capital for operations or growth
- Spreads cost over time with predictable payments
- Often suited to staged installs or multi-site rollouts
- Can also support a storage add-on later if required
Capex (pay upfront)
- Own the system from day one
- Typically maximises lifetime return once payback is achieved
- Straightforward for single-site installs where capital is available
#Need Help Choosing the Right Solar System?
Custom-designed solar systems tailored to your site, energy demands and business goals — with options for car parks, industrial facilities and multi-site operations.
#Your Questions About Commercial Solar Types Answered
Commercial solar system types usually fall into four main categories: rooftop commercial solar, solar car park canopies, agri-solar systems, and ground-mount commercial solar.
If you’re still weighing up the best overall approach, start with our Commercial Solar Solutions overview page.
The right commercial solar system depends on your available space (roof, car park or land), your operating hours, and whether you want to prioritise self-consumption, export, or future expansion.
To narrow it down quickly, check typical commercial solar system sizes and how sizing affects performance and approvals.
Rooftop commercial solar uses existing roof space and is often the simplest option when roof condition and access are suitable.
Solar car park canopies create new shaded area while generating solar energy — ideal when roof space is limited or you want covered parking.
Want to compare all options in one place? View our commercial solar system types guide.
No — Sharp EIT delivers commercial solar across multiple site types, including rooftop, car park canopy, agri-solar, and ground-mount commercial systems.
If you’d like a full view of what we offer (including battery and EV charging), see our Commercial Solar Solutions page.
Commercial solar cost depends on system size (kW), site complexity, approvals, and whether you choose Capex or finance.
For pricing ranges and what drives cost up or down, see commercial solar system costs for businesses.
Some solar types and larger systems can require more engineering sign-off, switchboard upgrades, and grid export approvals — especially where export limits apply.
This is why sizing matters as much as system type. Use our guide to commercial solar system sizes to understand what tends to trigger extra approvals.
You can do either. Many businesses choose $0 upfront finance to match repayments to savings, while others prefer Capex to maximise long-term return.
To compare options properly, see finance options for commercial solar.
Battery storage can improve resilience and reduce peak demand charges for some sites — especially where energy use continues outside daylight hours or demand charges are high.
Learn how it works for business in our battery storage for commercial solar guide.
We manage the full project end-to-end: feasibility, system design and performance modelling, approvals and grid connection, installation, commissioning, and monitoring support.
If you’re comparing providers, start with our overview of commercial solar solutions and then explore types and sizing.
Commercial solar panels are often selected for durability, efficiency, and suitability for larger-scale systems — but the “right” panel depends on design, inverter choice, and your site’s operating profile.
For the bigger picture, start with our commercial solar systems overview.