BrightGridA commercial solar roof requires more than measuring the available roof area. A proper assessment should examine the roof condition, structure, electrical infrastructure, access, shading and the business's electricity demand.
Roof condition
Solar equipment may remain installed for decades, so the roof should have suitable remaining life or planned refurbishment should be considered before installation.
Structural assessment
The roof structure must be assessed for the proposed mounting arrangement, including relevant loading considerations.
Electrical assessment
- Incoming supply
- Distribution boards
- Three-phase infrastructure
- Existing generation
- Transformer arrangements
- Cable routes
- Protection systems
Why electricity data matters
Actual interval electricity data can show when the business uses power and how much solar generation could be consumed directly.
Grid connection
Larger systems may require a formal grid connection assessment. Export capacity and technical requirements should be considered early.
The roof is only one part of commercial solar
A successful project connects the roof assessment, electrical design, energy consumption and grid strategy into one model.
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Request an AssessmentFrequently asked questions
What does a commercial solar roof survey include?
It can include roof condition, structural considerations, roof area, shading, access, electrical infrastructure and grid connection requirements.
Does a commercial roof need a structural survey for solar?
The need depends on the building and proposed installation, but structural capacity should be assessed for commercial solar projects.
Why does commercial solar need electricity data?
Consumption data helps determine how much solar electricity can be used directly and improves the financial model.
Victoria Mason
Commercial Solar Project Manager at BrightGrid Energy
