Sizing requires analyzing your 12-month historical electricity consumption, determining your peak daytime load, and measuring available, unshaded roof space. We then engineer a system that maximizes self-consumption during the day, ensuring the fastest possible return on investment without over-capitalizing on oversized equipment.
Smart Solar Systems for Homes, Businesses and Facilities
A home or commercial solar system converts sunlight into electricity through photovoltaic panels and an inverter. Battery storage, backup control and remote monitoring can be added according to electricity use, grid conditions and resilience requirements.
Precision Engineering & ROI Modeling
How is a commercial solar system sized?
Sizing requires analyzing your 12-month historical electricity consumption, determining your peak daytime load, and measuring available, unshaded roof space. We then engineer a system that maximizes self-consumption during the day, ensuring the fastest possible return on investment without over-capitalizing on oversized equipment.
Navigating High Energy Tariffs and Grid Instability
For both large villas and commercial facilities, daytime cooling (HVAC) drives massive electricity bills. Relying entirely on the grid leaves your budget vulnerable to rising utility tariffs and your operations exposed to unexpected power outages.
Many solar providers sell generic 'kits' that fail to account for the specific load profile of the building. A poorly sized system either exports too much cheap power to the grid, destroying the ROI, or fails to provide backup power when the grid actually fails.
System Architecture
- Rooftop / Carport PV Array
- String Inverter or Hybrid Inverter
- Optional Battery Storage (BESS)
- Main Distribution Board (MDB)
- Facility Loads & Utility Grid
System Components
On-Grid Solar System
Solar panels tied directly to the grid without batteries.
When the primary goal is reducing daytime electricity bills.
Hybrid Solar with Battery Backup
Systems that can store power and operate when the grid fails.
For locations requiring resilience against power outages.
Remote Monitoring Portal
App and web-based dashboards tracking generation and consumption.
Included standard to ensure long-term performance tracking.
Ideal Applications
Residential Villas
Reducing massive summer AC bills and providing backup for critical circuits.
Offices & Retail
Offsetting high daytime operational loads during business hours.
Warehouses
Using vast, empty roof spaces to generate significant clean energy.
Factories
Stabilizing energy costs for heavy industrial and manufacturing processes.
Deployment Process
1. Assess
Analyze 12 months of electricity bills and conduct a structural roof survey.
2. Analyse
Model the solar yield against your specific hour-by-hour load profile.
3. Design
Engineer the electrical schematics and select tier-1 panels and inverters.
4. Configure
Handle all utility approvals and grid-connection permitting.
5. Procure and Deploy
Execute the installation with certified engineering teams.
6. Monitor and Optimise
Hand over the system with active remote monitoring and maintenance plans.
Information We Need
- Property type (Home vs Commercial)
- Property location
- Monthly electricity consumption & bill
- Roof type and approximate area
- Backup power requirement
- Battery interest
Technology Comparison
| Option | Best suited for | Main limitation | Typical planning requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-Grid System | Maximum ROI, stable grid areas | Shuts down during grid outages | Utility approvals |
| Hybrid System | Unstable grids, critical loads | Higher upfront cost due to batteries | Critical load separation |
| Off-Grid System | Remote properties without grid | Requires large battery bank & generator | Strict energy management |
Frequently Asked
Request a Solar Feasibility Review
Gletscher Energy will review your project requirements and recommend the next technical planning step.
- Engineering review of submitted details
- Initial feasibility assessment
- Direct consultation booking