Across the country, businesses and commercial property owners are looking for ways to reduce electricity costs, improve energy security, and meet growing expectations for sustainable operations. With strong growth in solar, battery storage, and grid-supporting technology, now is one of the best times for commercial buildings to invest in renewable energy.
Australia’s Renewable Energy Landscape
In recent years, Australia has seen a significant rise in renewable energy generation. Many businesses now want to reduce their carbon footprint, improve energy efficiency, and lower operating costs. This shift is being strengthened by both government policies and market demand.
The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) and CSIRO report steady growth in business-scale solar PV and battery uptake in their 2024 projections.¹ The CSIRO-AEMO GenCost report also shows that large-scale solar PV and battery storage remain among the lowest-cost new-build electricity options.² Meanwhile, AEMO is actively planning for grid stability as renewables increase, warning of challenges ahead if system-strength services are not scaled.³
For commercial energy users, these changes mean new opportunities to save money, build resilience, and position their property as a future-ready asset.
Opportunities for Commercial Property Owners
Commercial solar for businesses offers real financial benefits. By installing Solar PV Systems, commercial companies can generate their own electricity during daylight hours, thus reducing reliance on the grid, which is expensive and volatile. In the latest GenCost report, the capital cost of large-scale PV dropped again.² Because of these cost reductions, combined with improved efficiency, commercial PV systems can deliver strong payback and long-term savings.
Energy Independence with Battery Storage
BESS (Battery Energy Storage Systems) enables companies to store excess solar energy generated during the day and use it when demand or grid prices are high. This practice, known as “peak shaving,” helps reduce demand charges and reduce reliance on the grid.⁴ Additionally, batteries can act as a backup during outages, giving commercial properties greater resilience and operational continuity. AEMO is already procuring “transitional system security services” from batteries to handle periods when traditional synchronous generation is very low.⁵
Investing in solar PV systems and battery storage supports your Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals. By lowering emissions and reducing dependence on fossil-fuel electricity, commercial buildings become more attractive to environmentally conscious tenants and investors. Solar + battery systems can also contribute to better sustainability ratings, help future-proof your property, and reinforce your company’s commitment to long-term environmental stewardship.
System Security and Grid Readiness
As renewable energy becomes a larger part of Australia’s electricity mix, AEMO has introduced “transitional services” to help maintain grid stability. Under recent rule changes, AEMO is trialling new security services (Type 2) from grid-forming inverters and battery systems to help manage voltage, frequency, and system restart needs.³
These services are critical because, as more intermittent sources (like solar) come online, the traditional inertia provided by coal or gas generators declines. AEMO’s plan includes grid-forming inverter trials and security services to ensure a stable future grid.⁶
Why Modern Solar + Battery Systems Are Grid-Friendly
Modern commercial solar and battery systems don’t just benefit the building, they support the broader electricity network. These systems can provide:
- Voltage support, helping to regulate voltage fluctuations
- Frequency stabilisation, responding fast to changes in grid frequency
- Rapid response when demand spikes or grid conditions change
Advanced battery systems and grid-forming inverters can deliver services that historically only large generators could provide. That means they help the grid operate more reliably, even as more renewable capacity comes online.⁷ The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) is also updating grid-connection rules to make it easier for inverter-based resources (like solar + batteries) to connect while maintaining system security.⁸
How Kuga Energy Supports This Transition
Kuga Energy provides tailored renewable energy solutions for commercial buildings across Australia. As one of the best solar installers in Australia, we design systems that maximise savings, increase energy security, and support long-term sustainability goals.
Our services include:
- Custom commercial solar design
- Large-scale battery storage solutions
- Grid-ready PV + BESS installations
- Ongoing maintenance and monitoring
- Solutions built to support AEMO’s transitional security services
If you want to reduce energy costs, strengthen your property’s value, and prepare your business for Australia’s renewable future, Kuga Energy is here to help.
Contact us today for a free energy assessment and discover how much your commercial property can save.
References
- CSIRO & AEMO, Small-scale Solar PV and Battery Projections (2024) AEMO
- CSIRO, 2024-25 GenCost Final Report CSIRO+1
- AEMO, “AEMO progressing transitional system security services” (Oct 2025) AEMO
- Hamilton Locke, “Amendments to Inertia Requirements Methodology” (AEMO) Hamilton Locke – Smarter. Different.
- AEMO, “2024 Transition Plan for System Security” (Transition Planning Document) AEMO
- AEMO, “Engineering Roadmap FY2026 Priority Actions” (AEMO newsroom) AEMO
- Boschetti, “Smart Grids & Renewable Integration …” boschetti.au
- AEMC, “Modernises grid connection rules …” aemc.gov.au
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