For a small business, load-shedding is not an inconvenience — it is lost sales, spoiled stock and frustrated customers. The good news: keeping the lights (and the till) on is very achievable with the right system. Here is how to think about it.
Start with your must-run loads
Backup is about what has to keep working. List it:
- Office — points, Wi-Fi, lighting, maybe a server. A mid-size inverter and battery cover it.
- Shop — point-of-sale, lighting, refrigeration. More capacity, often with solar.
- Restaurant — cold storage and prep are critical; size generously.
Why solar makes commercial sense
Businesses use most of their power in daylight — exactly when solar produces. That makes the offset against expensive grid power strong, and paired with a battery it also rides out load-shedding. The daytime usage pattern is why commercial solar payback is often attractive.
Compliance is not optional
Commercial inverter, battery and solar installs tie into your supply and need an Electrical COC from a registered electrician; grid-tied systems also need SSEG registration. Compliance protects your lease and insurance.
Get trading-proof
We assess your essential loads and trading hours and size a system that keeps you running — see commercial electrical, inverters and load-shedding solutions. Request a site assessment.