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Jaycar PTY LTD
Electronics Distribution
Address46 Eastern Creek Dr
PostcodeEastern Creek, NSW 2766
SectorCommercial / Distribution
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Is your property a business, commercial or industrial site (not residential or a
data centre)?
Are you considering installing a new battery?
Are you installing new solar alongside it, at least 25% of the battery's usable
capacity?
Does your planned battery capacity fall within the BESS4 or BESS5 range?
Can the equipment and installer meet the scheme's product and accreditation
requirements?
Can the system meet the internet-connectivity and demand-response
requirements?
A NEW OPPORTUNITY FOR NSW BUSINESSES
COMMERCIAL BATTERY INCENTIVES START
1 SEPTEMBER 2026
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Planning a commercial battery or solar + battery system? Eligible NSW businesses may be able to access incentive value through Peak Reduction Certificates under the new PDRS activities.
Why Trust ASD?
Accredited. Certified. Accountable.
We meet the highest industry standards with multiple accreditations and certifications that ensure quality, safety, and environmental responsibility for your commercial solar and battery installation.
What We Offer
Recent Commercial Solar Projects
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Education
Cedar College
Educational Institution
Address215–233 Fosters Rd
PostcodeNorthgate, SA 5085
SectorEducation
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Industrial
Wollongong Coal Ltd
Mining & Resources
AddressShaft No.4, Picton Road
PostcodeWilton, NSW 2571
SectorIndustrial
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Healthcare
Hay Hospital
NSW Health
Address351 Murray St
PostcodeHay, NSW 2711
SectorHealthcare
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Healthcare
Junee Hospital
NSW Health
Address67 Broadway St
PostcodeJunee, NSW 2663
SectorHealthcare
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Industrial
Allnex Resins Australia
Chemical Manufacturing
Address49–61 Stephen Rd
PostcodeBotany, NSW 2019
SectorIndustrial / Manufacturing
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Fusion Apartments
Residential Strata
Address16–20 Smail St
PostcodeUltimo, NSW 2007
SectorCommercial / Strata
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Industrial
Australian Pure Fruits
Food & Beverage Manufacturing
Address23 Gumeracha Road
PostcodeLobethal, SA 5241
SectorFood & Beverage Manufacturing
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Jet Technologies
Intera Group
Address19 Rosebery Avenue
PostcodeRosebery, NSW 2018
SectorCommercial / Technology
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Sandhurst Fine Foods
Food & Beverage Manufacturing
Address49–61 Stephen Rd
PostcodeBotany, NSW 2019
SectorFood & Beverage Manufacturing
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Government
Bankstown Library
Canterbury Bankstown Council
Address80 Rickard Rd
PostcodeBankstown, NSW 2200
SectorGovernment / Community
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Healthcare
Holy Spirit Dubbo
Catholic Healthcare Ltd
Address6 Tony McGrane Place
PostcodeDubbo, NSW 2830
SectorHealthcare & Aged Care
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Healthcare
Jemalong Forbes
Catholic Healthcare Ltd
Address240 Edward St
PostcodeForbes, NSW 2871
SectorHealthcare & Aged Care
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Macquarie Care Centre
Catholic Healthcare Ltd
Address8 Gormans Hill Rd
PostcodeBathurst, NSW 2795
SectorHealthcare & Aged Care
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St Catherines Aged Care
Catholic Healthcare Ltd
Address51 Gormans Hill Rd
PostcodeBathurst, NSW 2795
SectorHealthcare & Aged Care
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Young Sewerage Plant
Hilltops Council
AddressChillingworks Rd
PostcodeYoung, NSW 2594
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Griffith Hospital
NSW Health
Address1 Noorebar Ave
PostcodeGriffith, NSW 2680
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Red Cross Lifeblood
Australian Red Cross
Address100–154 Batman Street
PostcodeWest Melbourne, VIC 3003
SectorHealthcare / Medical
What Our Customers Say
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John Leckenby
"From the initial advice and quotation through to installation and commissioning the support was first class. We had no experience in solar but ASD hel..."
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"We were very happy with the installation and the communication (which was above and beyond expectation) between Austarlian Solar Designs and ourselves..."
John Leckenby
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Why Commercial Solar?
Solar Is a Business Decision, Not Just an Energy One
For most commercial sites, electricity is a fixed cost that only moves in one direction. Commercial solar changes that by letting your business generate a share of its own electricity on-site.
Lower Exposure to Rising Grid Prices
The electricity your system generates isn't subject to retailer price increases.
More Predictable Energy Costs
Makes budgeting and forecasting easier for finance teams with stable energy outlays.
Better Use of Existing Assets
Most commercial roofs and car parks sit unused, but solar puts that valuable space to productive work.
A Long-Term Energy Plan
Plan ahead rather than reacting to bill shock year after year. A system pays back over its lifetime.
Stronger Position for Solar + Battery
Storage adds further control over when you use grid power versus stored energy.
Accelerated ESG & Net-Zero Goals
Demonstrate environmental leadership to clients and stakeholders with measurable carbon reduction.
Compare Your Options
Which Option Suits Your Business?
Commercial Solar
Generates electricity on-site during daylight hours.
Best for
Businesses that operate mainly during the day, with meaningful daytime electricity use.
Key Consideration
Value depends on how much generation you can use as it's produced.
Proven ROISolar + Battery
Combines on-site generation with storage for maximum control.
Best for
Businesses wanting to maximise self-consumption and reduce grid reliance further.
Key Consideration
Higher upfront investment, but may unlock the NSW BESS4/BESS5 incentive.
May Unlock NSW IncentiveCommercial Battery
Stores electricity for use later, and can help manage demand charges.
Best for
Businesses with high peak-demand charges, operating outside daylight hours, or wanting backup capability.
Key Consideration
Standalone batteries typically have a longer payback than solar.
Demand ManagementNSW Incentive From 1 September 2026
The NSW Commercial Battery Incentive: What Your Business Needs to Know
From 1 September 2026, NSW businesses installing a commercial battery may be able to access a financial incentive through the state's Peak Demand Reduction Scheme.
What's Changing?
The PDRS already rewards households and small businesses for reducing peak demand. From 1 September 2026 it extends to larger behind-the-meter batteries at business, commercial and industrial sites for the first time, through two new activities: BESS4 and BESS5.
Who May Be Eligible?
Businesses installing an eligible battery at a site that isn't a residential building or data centre, where the equipment, installer and project meet the scheme's requirements.
Do You Need New Solar?
Yes. For both BESS4 and BESS5, new solar installed alongside the battery must be at least 25% of the battery's usable capacity — a core scheme eligibility requirement, not an optional extra.
How Does the Incentive Work?
Eligible projects generate Peak Reduction Certificates (PRCs) — tradeable certificates, not a fixed-dollar rebate. Their value moves with the certificate market at the time.
The 90-Day Solar Requirement
Installing the battery within 90 days of the new solar being installed unlocks a materially higher certificate rate than installing outside that window — one of the biggest levers in the value of this incentive.
What Else Should Businesses Know?
- Battery must be on the Scheme Administrator's approved product list (BESS4) or UL9540A-tested (BESS5)
- Installer must be on the scheme's approved installer list
- Equipment must be internet-connectable and controllable by a Demand Response Aggregator
- Minimum 10-year warranty with ≥70% capacity retention at year 10
- BESS4 requires a minimum $5,000 (excl. GST) co-payment per item of equipment
- Residential buildings and data centres are not eligible under BESS4 or BESS5
- Eligible commercial solar systems up to 1MW can access STCs from 1 October 2026, with an indicative value of $36* per STC.
(*STC values can change. Actual incentives depend on system size, eligibility and certificate pricing.)
Eligibility depends on the applicable PDRS rules current at your Implementation Date, project specifics, and
confirmation from an Accredited Certificate Provider. This page reflects the NSW Government Rule as published
and is general information, not a guarantee of eligibility or incentive value.
Side-by-Side Comparison
BESS4 vs BESS5 Comparison Guide
BESS4
Small & Medium Business
Usable Capacity
>20kWh – 200kWh
Best Suited To
Small & medium businesses
New Solar Required
≥25% of usable battery capacity
Min. Co-Payment
$5,000 (excl. GST) per item
Product Requirement
On approved product list
BESS5
Larger Commercial & Industrial
Usable Capacity
>200kWh – 30,000kWh
Best Suited To
Larger commercial & industrial
New Solar Required
≥25% of usable battery capacity
Certificate Cap
First 10,000kWh of usable capacity
Product Requirement
Tested to UL9540A
Shared Conditions (Both BESS4 & BESS5)
- Not residential or data centre
- Approved installer required
- Internet-connectable
- Demand Response Aggregator
- 90-day solar window for higher rate
- Commences 1 September 2026
Quick Self-Check
Could Your Business Be Eligible for the NSW Battery Incentive?
Check the items that apply to your business
Eligibility depends on the applicable scheme rules and your specific project details: this checklist is an initial reference guide rather than a final determination.
Industries We Serve
Commercial Solar & Battery for Every Industry
Manufacturing
High daytime energy use makes solar generation and demand management particularly relevant.
Warehousing & Logistics
Large roof space typically underused, often paired with high daytime operating hours.
Retail & Shopping Centres
Daytime trading hours align well with solar generation patterns.
Hospitality
Extended operating hours can make battery storage worth evaluating alongside solar.
Offices
Steady daytime consumption suits solar; battery relevance depends on after-hours use.
Agriculture
Large sheds and rural sites often have strong roof space and can face high peak-demand charges.
Healthcare & Aged Care
Continuous operation makes energy cost predictability and reliability especially relevant.
Education
Daytime-heavy usage pattern is a strong general fit for solar generation.
Our Process
A Straightforward Path From Enquiry to Installed System
Tailored for You
Built Around Your Business, Not a One-Size-Fits-All System
Every commercial site is unique, which is why ASD custom-designs each system around your specific business goals.
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Factors we assess
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System sizing requirements
Energy consumption pattern
Available roof or ground space
Operating hours
Peak demand pattern
Battery storage requirements
Future energy needs
Incentive eligibility
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Commercial solar is a solar power system designed and sized for a business, industrial or government site, rather than a home. Systems are typically larger and configured around a business's specific consumption pattern and operating hours.
It depends on your site's electricity usage, roof space, and current energy costs. Businesses with meaningful daytime electricity consumption are generally well suited to solar, but the actual value depends on an assessment of your specific usage pattern.
System size depends on your available roof or ground space, your daytime electricity consumption, and your budget. There's no standard size; a customized assessment determines what's optimal for your site.
Payback periods vary by system size, usage pattern, electricity tariff, and available incentives. An accurate payback estimate requires a site-specific assessment rather than a general figure.
Yes. Commercial solar systems are designed to scale from small business sites through to large industrial and government facilities.
Design starts with an assessment of your energy usage, roof or site space, and operating hours, followed by system sizing and equipment selection matched to your site.
A commercial battery energy storage system (BESS) stores electricity (typically generated from solar) for use later, such as during peak-demand periods or outside daylight hours.
This depends on your electricity tariff structure, particularly demand charges, and your usage pattern outside daylight hours. A battery-specific assessment is the best way to evaluate this for your site.
Battery sizing depends on your energy usage pattern, backup requirements, and (if pursuing the NSW incentive) the BESS4/BESS5 capacity bands. An assessment determines the right size for your business.
In many cases, yes, though compatibility depends on your existing solar system and inverter setup. This needs to be confirmed at assessment stage.
BESS4 and BESS5 are two new activities under the NSW Peak Demand Reduction Scheme that may provide a financial incentive for eligible businesses installing a commercial battery, commencing 1 September 2026.
Both commence on 1 September 2026, under the NSW Peak Demand Reduction Scheme (Amendment No. 2) Rule 2026.
Businesses installing an eligible battery at a site that isn't a residential building or data centre, where the equipment, installer and project meet the scheme's specific requirements.
Yes: for both BESS4 and BESS5, new solar capacity of at least 25% of the battery's usable capacity must be installed alongside it.
Installing your battery within 90 days of the new solar being installed unlocks a higher incentive rate than installing outside that window.
BESS4 covers usable battery capacity above 20kWh up to 200kWh (small-medium business). BESS5 covers usable capacity above 200kWh up to 30,000kWh (larger commercial and industrial), with the incentive calculation applied to the first 10,000kWh.
No. Eligible projects create Peak Reduction Certificates, which are valued based on the certificate market at the time, rather than a fixed dollar amount. This is why the scheme is structured as an incentive.
No. Residential buildings are specifically excluded from BESS4 and BESS5.
No. Data centres are specifically excluded from BESS4 and BESS5.
Commercial Consultation
Ready to Explore Commercial Solar & Battery for Your Business?
ASD can assess your site for commercial solar, battery storage, or a combined solar-plus-battery system, including whether your project may be eligible for the NSW commercial battery incentive from 1 September 2026.
- Free on-site or satellite-based assessment
- 15+ years of commercial solar experience
- Guidance on NSW BESS4/BESS5 eligibility
- No obligation: our commercial team will contact you within one business day