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Contents Commercial Solar is Smart Business 4 Dollars and Sense 5 Delivering on all Fronts 6 What Solar Depot Commercial Will Do For You 7 Contacts Overleaf 2
Commercial Solar is Smart Business Our Insight Solar Depot Commercial has been leading the industry for over ten years in innovative solar energy solutions. We ve seen first-hand the impact increasing electricity prices have had on the profit margins of Australian businesses. Over the last five years alone, the cost of power has increased at almost four times the rate of inflation and is set to keep rising. 1 Two of the main factors which will continue to drive up the cost of electricity are: The cost of new electricity infrastructure required to replace ageing infrastructure and meet ever-increasing demand. (Australia currently needs to invest at least $100 billion over the next decade to achieve this.) 2 Increased operating costs for energy producers and retailers The good news is that whilst energy costs have risen, the price of Solar Power hardware has reduced. Solar technology has seen a rapid acceleration in recent years and this has resulted in low cost, high efficiency products with robust reliability coming to market. Generating your own power is now significantly cheaper than buying it from a power company. As a business, you will also receive the benefits from depreciation and GST claimback, making the entire project a cash positive scenario in many cases and fast paybacks with high return on investment are commonplace. 1 - http://www.ipa.org.au/publications/1828/electricity-prices-skyrocket-around-australia 2 - http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/opinion/energy-prices-will-keep-on-rising/story-e6frg6zo-1225843475251 4
Payback at under 4 years of use Graph at left demonstrates the savings from a typical $50,000 investment in Solar for a business with current power bills of $20,000 P/A Power costs with solar are lower even with finance over 5 years, as shown Dollars and Sense The experienced team at Solar Depot Commercial will prepare a detailed proposal that has: 1. Tailored System Design specifically for your application, energy usage and site specifics. 2. Our financial spreadsheet demonstrating your cashflow, break even and ROI figures for the project s life-cycle. If your business is registered for GST and you make a taxable profit, Solar Depot can help you: insulate your business against the future rising costs of electricity, and recover the GST component of your capital purchase on your next GST return, and take advantage of the expense deduction for depreciation. Harness the sun s free energy to generate electricity for your business. Your Solar Solution can pay for itself in less than 3 years depending on your needs and your site specifics. We know that first and foremost your system must make outstanding financial sense. Solar Depot Commercial backs this up with exceptional product and service that comes with outstanding warranty terms and our own in-house installation crews. Your business can be reaping the rewards of free power from the sun. Not only is that good news for the environment, it s great news for your bottom line. Accreditation Solar Depot is an ISO 9001-2008 Quality Assured Company. We also hold Clean Energy Council Accreditation. The Clean Energy Council is the peak industry body for Solar Power in Australia. Solar Depot also holds relevant electrical and builders licences as well as industry standard Public and Products Liability Insurance Coverage. 5
Urunga Medical Centre 23kW System. Delivering on all fronts At Solar Depot Commercial, we stand behind our work and systems 100% giving you the peace of mind that we ll always be there if you need us. We offer industry leading warranties on our Solar PV Systems. We can even offer extended warranties beyond our standard warranties of: Funding your Solar Project Your Solar PV System is a stable, long-term, expense saving asset which can be optimally geared through finance. For professional advice on available financing options, speak to us about our Warranty Solar Depot install 10 years third-party finance solutions. Warranty Solar Depot frames 10 years Warranty Inverters 10 years Warranty Solar Depot PV panels 10 years In many cases commercial Solar is now Cash Flow Positive even with finance. Panels provide a 25 year 80% performance warranty (see Manufacturer s Warranty). 6
What will Solar Depot Commercial do for you? The Solar Depot team will design, assemble and install a quality solar solution which meets your specific business needs. We also take care of: Power Utilities Scoping & Approval if applicable We ll confirm with Power Utilities that the Grid (lines, transformers, etc.) can cope with your power generation and that your proposed system complies with regulations. Power Utilities Import/Export Meters. We assist with co-ordinating the installation of your Import / Export meter. With over 20 years of industry experience, our team will also assist you with the process of Council Development Approval (when required). Because each system is different, we ll make sure you have the correct Engineering Certifications on hand for your specific Solar PV System, reducing the hassle and stress of the approval process for you. Commercial Projects Manager Each Commercial Solar Contract is supported by a dedicated Project Officer who will Walk with you every step of the way guaranteeing regular contact and updates. Lodge Power Utilities documents if applicable 6-8 weeks Commissioning and Training Power Utilities Scoping of Existing supply and approval Flow Chart Complete Contract Confirm Finance Solar Depot Administer contract & Plan Installation Project Installation 10-12 weeks from complete contract Pay Deposit Lodge Development Application with Council if applicable 6-8 weeks Final Payments Existing Building: System parallel to roof (no frames) no consent required. Existing Building: Solar PV System with frames full development application and approval, fees apply. ( Not included in contract price) New Building or Ground Mounted: Solar PV System development application and approval, 7
I got my start in the renewable energy industry back in 1991 as a fresh-faced young sparky, servicing 50-foot wind turbines in SA s far north. A lifetime looking for a brighter way It was hairy work. But even at that early stage, renewable energy made sense to me. I believed in it, and I wanted to be part of it. In 1994 I diversified, getting my hands dirty as a subby installing remote stand-alone solar power systems for people on the land. The solar bug bit me hard - I loved it - and in 1999 it bit even harder. Australia s first Photovaltaic Rebate Program was introduced, giving rise to something our country desperately needed - a viable domestic connect-to-grid solar market. I didn t hesitate. That same year I launched my first business, Solarshop, and it boomed. Solar Depot founder Troy Ryan (and Olive) at home in the Adelaide Hills. The dwelling is built into a north-facing slope to maximise solar efficiency, with the earth over the roof providing outstanding insulation, negating the need for air conditioning. His power is entirely provided by a Solar Depot off-grid Solar Cube. Four years later in 2003 I sold my share of Solarshop and took some time to think about how I might do things differently. Later that year I had the answer. I d keep things small, I d employ other locals who not only had technical expertise, but practiced the sustainable way of living I wanted to preach (without preaching, of course!). We d work only with quality technology and avoid being tightly bound to any brands. And we d make it a priority to help customers identify ways to reduce their power use so that the system they needed was as small and cost-effective as possible. The company Solar Depot was born and later in 2012 I added Bellingen Solar to our national network of offices. The like minded business with over 10 years of experience shared the same philospohies that Solar Depot embraced. In 2013 this became Solar Depot Bellingen and we have continued to grow from strength to strength developing a specific commercial arm to the branch in 2014. Now looking forward I can see an energy market turned on its head where solar power producers are a very powerful part of it. Electricity gets dearer as Solar gets cheaper and storage is just around the corner. Early solar adopters who choose wisely will soon be able to negotiate terms with energy providers in a 2 way market. We ve seen technology changed the way we deal with Aust Post and Telstra, electricity supply is next Troy Ryan Conductor 3
For more information... Contact Solar Depot Bellingen 1-3 Church Street Bellingen NSW 2454 Ph 1300 558 043 www.solardepotbellingen.com.au renewable energy systems