Smart Commercial Energy

04/09/2026

One week from today, the Smart Energy Council will return to the Royal ICC in Brisbane to host Smart Energy Queensland 2026.

Our very own Kealy Day, CTO and Lead Engineer, will be taking part in the post-lunch panel, “Solutions for Delivering Commercial and Overcoming Barriers.”

Chaired by Robert Potter, Head of Policy & Advocacy at SEC, it’s got a great line-up and is bound to be a quality chat.

Head along if you’re in SE QLD! It’s free to attend ➡️ https://bit.ly/4qVXnjY

04/09/2026

We’re proud to have supported the delivery of Australia’s first new airport in more than 50 years — installing a 4.5 MWp rooftop solar system across the main terminal, piers, and carpark walkways at Western Sydney International Airport.

✅ Key outcomes: 9000 solar panels, over 5,800 MWh of clean energy generated annually, and ~3,712 tonnes of estimated avoided CO₂-e.

💡 What made this project unique? Custom clamp design, complex site logistics, structural optimisation, and seamless stakeholder collaboration.

This isn’t just about solar panels — it’s about proving that at mega-scale, renewable electricity can be elegantly engineered, efficiently delivered, and deeply aligned with sustainability goals.

Read the full case study ➡️ https://hubs.la/Q04vD0-_0

01/09/2026

Shout-out to the team at KSTAR who came in for a Lunch ‘n’ Learn with the Smart team on Friday. With all of the changes to the business case for batteries in 2026, it’s important for us to stay updated on the products in market so we appreciate Bryan Qin and team’s timely update.

27/08/2026

If you’re looking at solar or batteries for your business, download this first.

We’ve just updated our Commercial Solar & Storage Price Guide with the latest equipment pricing, STC changes and NSW PDRS battery incentives, so it’s bang up to date.

So you can see:
- What commercial solar and batteries are actually costing in 2026
- How the new STC expansion to 1MW changes the numbers
- What the new PDRS ‘BESS4’ and ‘BESS5’ activities mean for battery affordability
- Which incentives may apply to your project
- What to consider when you start comparing quotes

The commercial energy landscape has changed quickly this year. If your business is considering solar or storage, make sure you’re working with today’s numbers, not last year’s.

Download the free guide ➡️ https://hubs.la/Q04tKkYC0

24/08/2026

A 4 MWh battery is a serious piece of kit, so how does Trina Storage’s Elementa BESS stack up in the real world?

Smart CTO and Lead Engineer Kealy Day took a look at the product in the context of in our award-winning Goulburn Community Solar Farm project for ENF Trade TV recently. His review covers everything from price and build quality to supplier coordination, warranty and long-term product maturity.

The verdict? 4.75/5, with plenty to like, and a few things worth considering.

Watch the full review to see how Elementa compares in the increasingly competitive BESS market.

Watch the full epsiode ➡️ https://hubs.la/Q04t1ZSL0

Product details:https://www.enfsolar.com/pv/storage-system-datashe...

21/08/2026

🏄🏼‍♀️ The next big wave of commercial solar is here, and we’re already zipping up our wetsuits.

Last week, Smart’s Chief Sales Officer, Jon Vlatko, spoke to RenewEconomy about the huge opportunity ahead for factories, farms and other large energy users, and why batteries need to be part of the equation.

Read the full article here ➡️
https://bit.ly/4wxkdzA

Need to know where you stand? Email [email protected] to get an analysis and quote or revise your existing numbers.

Solar industry is still buzzing with the promise of "insane" new demand from the rebate changes. But a few warnings and caveats are starting to emerge, too.

18/08/2026

Manufacturers have a unique opportunity to reduce emissions while strengthening their businesses.

The Ventora Group shares why they believe every organisation should take action.

13/08/2026

A team of Smarties are helping pubs and clubs tackle their energy challenges at the Australasian Gaming Expo at the Sydney ICC this week.

If you’re heading to the show, come and find us at stand 577 (close to Asahi, you can’t miss it 😉) and enter into the draw to win a Sigenergy 8kWh home battery & inverter! The winner will be drawn at the end of the show.

Thanks to the team at Smart Exposure for the extra support!

06/08/2026

Commercial solar just changed forever.

The biggest shake-up to solar incentives in more than a decade is coming.

From 1 October, businesses installing eligible systems up to 1MW can access upfront STC incentives, cutting upfront costs and changing the economics of commercial solar. Savings on upfront costs will be between 20% and 30% - HUGE.

If you’ve got a quote sitting on your desk, it’s time to revisit it.

If solar has been on your radar, now’s the time to run the numbers.

Get your quote updated. Get your new quote. Let’s see what this means for your business.

Request Pricing ➡️ https://bit.ly/45Hjz7r

03/08/2026

We’re looking forward to exhibiting at Australasian Gaming Expo for the third time next month, and we’re thrilled to be joined by our friends from Sigenergy this time round.

They’re bringing something special with them too - an 8kWh Sigenstor battery + inverter that we’ll be giving away to one lucky stand visitor on the final day of the expo. How cool is that?!

The expo is free, so if you work in hospitality, join us at the ICC on Aug 11, 12, or 13 and go into the draw to win this great prize for your home.

📌 ICC Sydney
📅 Tue 11 & Wed 12 August 10am–5pm | Thu 13 August 10am–3pm
🎟️ Register here: https://hubs.la/Q04rrq8J0