Solar and lower energy bills for childcare centres
Childcare centres run from early morning to evening on weekdays, with heating, cooling, kitchens and laundry going all day. That suits solar, and most centres can save on their contract straight away.
- Bill review first, no saving no fee
- Solar sized to centre hours
- One view across several centres
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Get my free savings checkBook a 15-min callor call 0433 679 324Centres run on weekdays in daylight, with air conditioning, kitchens and laundry on all day. Solar suits that, and a bill review usually saves money straight away.
A childcare centre has to keep rooms comfortable for children all day, so heating and cooling are usually the biggest load. Add the kitchen, laundry, hot water and lighting, and most of the power is used between 6.30am and 6.30pm on weekdays. That's a good match for solar. On weekends the centre is closed, so we size the system to avoid exporting too much for a small credit.
Where centres lose money on power
- Heating and cooling all dayRooms need to stay comfortable for young children, whatever the weather.
- Weekend exportA system sized too big sends weekend solar to the grid for a few cents.
- Several centres, several contractsGroups often have every centre on a different retailer and rate, with nobody watching them.
- Leased buildingsMany centres lease, so solar needs the landlord on board.
What fits a childcare centre
Bill review and management
Every centre's power and gas checked, and managed together if you run several.
Learn more →Solar sized to weekdays
Most of it used while the centre is open, without oversizing for the weekend.
Learn more →A battery, where it fits
For centres with solar and strong late-afternoon use.
Learn more →Heating and cooling check
Settings, timers and older units, the biggest load in most centres.
Learn more →Simple, and the numbers come first
- Energy analysisWe start with your bills and 30-minute interval data, so the design fits how your site really uses power.
- Feasibility and designRoof, switchboard and grid checks, then a design that balances cost, output and payback.
- InstallationInstalled by our licensed, accredited electrical partner, using quality, well-supported brands.
- Monitoring and supportEvery system is monitored after install, so faults get caught and fixed early.
Common questions
How much solar suits a childcare centre?
Often 15 to 40 kW, depending on the number of places and the air conditioning. We size it to weekday use so little goes to waste on weekends.
We run several centres. Can you manage them all?
Yes. We review every centre's bills, line up the contracts and watch the rates, with a savings summary for each centre.
We lease our premises. Can we still save?
Yes. The power and gas contracts are usually in your name, so a bill review works whether you own or lease. Solar and batteries need the landlord's OK, and the lease needs to be long enough to pay them back. We can help you put the case to the landlord.
Is installation disruptive?
We plan the work around the children. Roof work and the switch-over can be done on weekends or school holidays.
Are there incentives?
Eligible rebates may apply for solar and batteries. We identify what applies to your centre and show it on the quote.
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