GRID Series — Grid-Connected Commercial Energy

Demand charges are 30–50% of a commercial electricity bill.

Behind-the-meter battery storage reduces peak demand, lowers outgoings, and improves energy resilience.

01 — The Numbers

Commercial electricity costs today vs battery storage

Today

30–50%of bill is demand charges

$0.30–0.42/kWh average business rate

~70%NABERS-rated offices at risk of decline

62%of new leases require green provisions

With battery storage

20–40%demand charge reduction

$25K–60Kannual saving (5,000–10,000 sqm)

+0.5–1.0NABERS star improvement

<10msbackup switchover for tenants

02 — The Challenge

Why grid-connected commercial buyers are looking at battery storage

Peak demand charges represent 30–50% of commercial electricity costs
Time-of-use tariffs penalise daytime consumption when buildings need power most
Grid outages create tenant disruption and liability exposure
NABERS and sustainability requirements are tightening across commercial property
Future EV charging and electrification will increase site demand beyond current capacity

03 — Key Outcomes We Deliver

What battery storage achieves for commercial buildings

Reduce Peak Demand Charges

Intelligent load management and peak shaving clip demand spikes before they hit the meter, cutting the most expensive component of the electricity bill.

Lower Total Electricity Costs

Solar self-consumption and energy arbitrage shift usage away from expensive tariff windows, reducing total electricity outgoings across the building.

Improve Energy Resilience

24/7 backup capability for critical building operations — lifts, fire systems, comms, and tenant infrastructure — with sub-10ms switchover.

Enable Future Electrification

Battery storage prepares the site for electric equipment, EV charging, and increased tenant loads without requiring costly grid connection upgrades.

04 — Systems

See the systems we deploy for this scenario

This scenario is powered by the BRIGHT GRID Series — modular battery storage engineered for commercial and industrial sites.

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05 — Typical Applications

Built for these environments

Commercial buildings Shopping centres Industrial facilities Cold storage Warehouses Hospitality & accommodation

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