Commercial solar for South Brisbane businesses
Cut daytime operating costs with a commercial system designed around your load profile, delivered on time and on budget.
Why South Brisbane homes choose RS Energy for commercial solar
Businesses use most of their power during the day, which is exactly when solar produces. That makes commercial solar one of the fastest paybacks in energy, often 3 to 5 years. RS Energy has delivered large-scale installs across Queensland for tier one clients, and we give South Brisbane businesses the same standard with a family company's attention.
We start with your interval data or bills, model your load profile, then design a system that maximises self-consumption within Energex connection rules. Since 1 October 2026 the upfront small-scale rebate (STCs) covers commercial systems up to 1MW, where it used to stop at 100kW. For mid-sized systems that can take a meaningful chunk off the upfront cost, and we will show you exactly what your business qualifies for.
Inner Brisbane is full of character: Queenslanders, workers cottages and townhouses on small lots in places like Paddington, West End, New Farm and Bulimba, where neat installs and careful panel layout matter. Our commercial solar work in South Brisbane also covers neighbouring West End, Highgate Hill and Milton, all within about 1km.
What you get in South Brisbane
Enterprise-level experience with small business service, from 10kW to 1MW.
Load-profile design
Sized from your interval data so you use as much solar as possible on site.
10kW to 1MW
Retail, warehouses, offices, cafes, workshops and farm sheds.
Network approvals
Export limiting, protection and network applications handled end to end.
Minimal disruption
Staged installs and after-hours switchovers so you keep trading.
South Brisbane at a glance
- Council
- Brisbane City Council
- Electricity network
- Energex
- Postcode
- 4101
- Population
- 14,292 (2021 census)
- Area
- 2.3 square kilometres
- State electorate
- South Brisbane
- Federal division
- Griffith
- Typical solar output
- 27.7kWh a day from 6.6kW
- Export limit
- 5kW per phase, more on dynamic connections
- Rebates
- Federal STCs and federal battery discount
- Distance
- About 1km from Brisbane CBD in a straight line
South Brisbane: a local snapshot
The river wraps around three sides, and seven bridges link across to the city just 1.6 km away. South Bank Parklands holds Streets Beach, the Wheel of Brisbane and the Nepalese Peace Pagoda, next to the Cultural Centre and the convention centre. Grey Street has boutiques and restaurants. Once full of warehouses and boarding houses, it is now a high density residential area with Mater Hill hospitals.
Local background drawn from public sources including Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Commercial solar at a glance in South Brisbane
Every commercial system is priced after a site assessment and review of your interval data. Ask about finance that can be cash-flow positive from day one.
- Typical payback
- 3 to 5 years
- System sizes
- 10kW to 1MW
- Upfront STC rebate
- Now up to 1MW
- Finance
- Options available
Recent work
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100kW install, Aldi, Hervey Bay
64kW install, BP Gatton
100kW system, Metal Works, Brisbane
Commercial solar in South Brisbane: questions
Still unsure? Talk to us directly. You will speak with the people who do the work.
Call 0449 942 735How quickly does commercial solar pay back?
Businesses that operate during daylight hours typically see payback in 3 to 5 years, because almost all the solar is used on site at your full tariff rather than exported.
What size system does my business need?
It depends on your daytime load. We use your interval data or 12 months of bills to model usage and size the system so very little goes to waste.
Is there a rebate for commercial solar?
Yes. From 1 October 2026 the federal small-scale rebate (STCs) applies to systems up to 1MW, up from the old 100kW limit, with a fixed five-year deeming period. Larger systems can still use the large-scale scheme instead. We include the rebate in your quote.
Who have you installed for?
Projects include a 100kW system for Aldi Hervey Bay, 100kW for James Hardie Cooroy, 64kW for BP Gatton, 60kW for Telstra, 100kW for Metal Works Brisbane and 70kW for Bellissimo Coffee in Coorparoo.
Do you work with landlords and tenants in South Brisbane?
Yes. We can structure the proposal so it works for the building owner, the tenant or both, including power purchase style arrangements.
Do you service South Brisbane 4101 and nearby suburbs?
Yes. South Brisbane is part of our Inner Brisbane service area in the Brisbane City Council area, and we regularly work in West End, Highgate Hill, Milton, Woolloongabba. Call 0449 942 735 or request a quote online and we will reply within 24 hours.
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