Commercial solar case study
ALC CommercialSolar Project
Commercial Solar Designed Around Business Energy Demand
Minto,
NSW
Braintric began by understanding how two sites consumed electricity. Site inspections, bills and interval data informed three system models and PV design options before engineering, grid approval, installation, commissioning and ongoing monitoring.
The commercial energy challenge
Start With the Energy Load, Not the Number of Panels
Commercial solar performs best when it is designed around how a business actually consumes electricity. Braintric began with two site inspections and an assessment of the existing energy environment—not a predetermined system size.
Electricity bills and interval consumption data were analysed to understand the sites’ load profile and the relationship between demand and potential daytime generation. This evidence became the foundation for each option.
The roof showed what could fit. The energy data helped determine what should be built.
Data-led design
Three Models Before One Final Solution
Multiple options allowed capacity, infrastructure, consumption and expected solar utilisation to be considered before the preferred solution was selected.
- 01Site inspection
- 02Bill analysis
- 03Interval data
- 04Solar feasibility
- 053 system models
- 063 PV designs
- 07Final selection
Engineering the solution
From Energy Analysis to Electrical Engineering
Braintric progressed the preferred approach through PV and electrical design, Single Line Diagram preparation, assessment of the existing infrastructure and structural assessment.
Braintric also managed the grid connection application with Endeavour Energy. The approved systems proceeded without a project-specific export limitation being imposed.
Installed systems
Two Sites. One Coordinated Project.
Both systems were delivered through the same assessment, design, approval and commissioning pathway.
80 kW Commercial Solar PV
160 × 500 W modules with two 30 kW Sungrow inverters, integrated into the site’s electrical infrastructure.
40 kW Commercial Solar PV
The second site completes the two-site project, bringing total installed capacity to 120 kW. Unconfirmed equipment details are intentionally omitted.
Electrical integration
Solar Required More Than Rooftop Installation
Braintric assessed the electrical environment and completed the switchboard upgrade required to support the solar integration.
Following the works, the required metering application was submitted to the relevant electricity provider.
Installation & commissioning
From Design to Operational System
Braintric delivered the PV installation and associated electrical works, upgraded the switchboard, completed system integration, and progressed the installation through testing and commissioning.
Monitoring was established before customer handover. Braintric continues to monitor the system, extending the project relationship beyond installation day.
- Engineering
- Approval
- Installation
- Integration
- Testing
- Commissioning
- Handover
- Monitoring
Complete Braintric project scope
End-to-End Commercial Solar Delivery
One team connected the business case, technical design, approvals and physical delivery.
Energy Assessment
Two inspections · bill analysis · interval data · feasibility · three models · future battery assessment
Design & Engineering
Three PV options · system design · electrical engineering · SLD · structural assessment
Grid & Approvals
Endeavour Energy application · grid coordination · electricity-provider metering application
Electrical & Installation
Complete PV installation · switchboard upgrade · inverter installation · electrical integration
Commissioning & Support
Testing · commissioning · monitoring · customer handover · ongoing monitoring
Future battery feasibility
Designing Beyond the Solar Installation
Braintric assessed battery storage as a potential future stage of the sites’ energy strategy—investigating how excess solar generation could potentially be stored and used at other times.
Clear project boundary: Battery storage was assessed for future implementation. A battery was not installed as part of this project.
From solar to smart energy
Measure. Generate. Store. Optimise.
Commercial solar can be the first stage of a broader strategy involving storage, metering, demand management and intelligent control.
Future pathway: Storage and energy-management technologies are related capabilities, not installed ALC project components.
Project photo story
Assessment to Completed Commercial Array
Genuine Braintric project photography documenting the rooftop and electrical installation.
Related capabilities
Related Energy Solutions
A connected pathway from generation to storage, management and electrical infrastructure.
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Commercial projects start with energy data
Planning Commercial Solar for Your Business?
Don’t start with the number of panels. Start with how your business uses energy.
Braintric can assess your consumption, interval data, electrical infrastructure and future requirements before developing a commercial solar solution around your operation.