Commercial solar

Commercial solar for Tasmanian businesses

Cut your operating costs, use more of your own power and make better use of your roof.

We design and install commercial solar systems for Tasmanian businesses, from smaller workshops and offices through to warehouses, agricultural properties and larger commercial sites.

Every system is designed around how your business actually uses electricity, not just how much roof space you have.

Rated 5 out of 5

5.0 on Google · SAA accredited · 15+ years in renewable energy

5.0 on Google

SAA accredited

Accreditation S6285129

7-year install warranty

installation warranty on our workmanship

Tasmanian owned

Local people, local knowledge

Why commercial solar makes sense

For many businesses, a large portion of electricity is used during daylight hours, which is exactly when your solar system is producing power.

That means more of the electricity you generate can be used directly on site instead of being exported back to the grid.

Depending on your business, solar can help reduce:

It can also make sense for businesses planning to add EV charging, electric equipment, batteries or other higher-energy infrastructure in the future.

New from 1 October: the federal STC rebate for solar now extends from systems up to 100 kW to systems up to 1 MW. That means eligible larger commercial systems can get significantly more upfront support, and many larger commercial installs could see around 20% lower upfront costs.

Who it suits

Businesses that benefit from solar

Farms and agriculture

Warehouses and logistics

Workshops and manufacturing

Cold storage and food processing

Wineries, breweries and distilleries

Hospitality and accommodation

Offices and retail

Councils and community buildings

Commercial systems designed around your usage

There is no standard commercial solar system.

We look at your electricity bills, operating hours, roof space, existing electrical setup and how your power usage changes throughout the day.

From there, we can recommend a system that suits your site and your budget.

That could mean a smaller commercial installation for a local business, or a much larger system designed around significant daytime energy use.

Warehouses and industrial sites

Large roof areas can create a great opportunity for solar, particularly for businesses running machinery, refrigeration, lighting or other equipment throughout the day.

We can assess the available roof space and design a system around the site's actual energy demand.

Farms and rural businesses

Tasmanian farms and rural businesses can have very different electricity requirements to a standard commercial property.

Pumps, sheds, refrigeration, workshops and other equipment can all contribute to high energy use.

We can assess the site, understand how and when power is being used and design a system accordingly.

Offices, retail and small business

Commercial solar is not only for large industrial sites.

Offices, retail stores, hospitality venues and smaller businesses can also benefit where there is consistent daytime electricity use.

A properly sized system can help offset a meaningful portion of those operating costs.

Our work

Commercial projects

100 kW, Salamanca Fresh Bellerive

Location

Bellerive, TAS

Service

Commercial

System

100 kW, LONGi 475W Hi-MO X10 panels, Sungrow inverters

Building

Commercial rooftop

80 kW, Milton Winery

Location

East Coast, TAS

Service

Commercial

System

80 kW, 169 LONGi Hi-MO X10 panels, Sungrow C&I inverters

Building

Winery

33 kW, Glamorgan Spring Bay Council

Location

East Coast

Service

Commercial

System

33 kW

Building

Council offices

Commercial battery storage

Battery storage may also make sense for businesses that want to use more of their solar outside daylight hours or improve how energy is managed across the site.

We can look at whether a battery is worthwhile as part of the initial installation or whether it makes more sense to design the solar system so one can be added later.

Cheaper Home Batteries Program

Business batteries get the discount too

Businesses can get the same battery discount and solar certificates as households. We apply them to your quote, so there's nothing for you to apply for.

The discount steps down every six months

Certificates per kWh of usable capacity, on the first 14 kWh. Set by your install date.

May to Dec 2026

6.8 certificates per kWh

Jan to Jun 2027

5.7 certificates per kWh

Jul to Dec 2027

5.2 certificates per kWh

Source: Australian Government, Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water. Larger batteries get a tapered rate above 14 kWh.

We look after the whole process

We can handle the project from initial assessment through to installation and connection.

That includes reviewing your energy usage, designing the system, organising the required approvals and paperwork, completing the installation and making sure you understand how the system is performing once it is running.

And because we're a Tasmanian family business, you're dealing with people who actually know the local market and will still be around after the installation is finished.

Reviews

What our customers say

    
 
 
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   Connor C 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. One of the easier parts of building a new house with solar. If you prefer no fuss and straight to the point service, then my hot tip is to give Rest Energy a buzz. George was beyond helpful, concise, and when a later issue popped up (due to the house and not the solar), he immediately was in contact to resolve it. I rarely leave a review on anyone, unless the product and service went above and beyond.
  
 
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   John Radonic 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My partner and I can thoroughly recommend George and his team in the highest possible way.
From the initial discussions to establish our needs, to the quoting process, then the installation itself, things could not have been smoother from our side.
This industry does receive bad press because of dodgy operators, this is certainly not the case with Rest Energy Tas, professional in all dealings, on time installation and then always there for ny ongoing queries, not that we have had many as the hand over we received was very extensive.
We can only say talk to Rest Energy with his highest recommendation
John R
  
 
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   john Pattison 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Awesome from beginning till end. Alfy, George and the crew were professional, fast and did a great job. Cant recommend them highly enough. If youre going to go solar then go with these guys. Top job team !!!
  
 
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   Patrick Lyness 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very impressed with rest energy Tasmania. From start to finish we found Rowena, George and the whole crew to be experienced which showed in their professionalism and workmanship.
Communication was 100%.
We would highly recommend rest energy Tasmania for all your solar needs.
Wendy and Patrick Lyness.
  
 
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   Amanda Avens 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. George and the team at RestEnergy have been outstanding. From the moment we engaged them in quoting, to then installing our solar system they have been very responsive and professional. Keeping us updated and involved throughout the process. A pleasure to deal with such a personable local company who pride themselves on high standards and customer service. Highly recommended.
  
 
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   Richard G Pritchard 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. After the great installation of 10kW of solar panels and a Myenergi system 4 years ago by George we decided to take advantage of the recent battery support package and get a FranklinWH system for backup installed.   This has a long warranty on all parts.  Great work by George with all the tricky work done in one day.
  
 
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   Hamish Wakefield 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excellent Service and Fantastic Results!
George and his team at Rest Energy installed our solar system in the middle of last year, and we couldn’t be happier with the results. Over summer, we actually had a credit on our power bill, and throughout winter our bill has been minimal. The system has exceeded our expectations in terms of performance and savings.

The service has also been outstanding—George has been quick to respond to any questions we've had, and his support has been consistent from installation through to follow-up. Highly recommend Rest Energy for anyone considering going solar!