Daytime load
Grid-tie solar
Grid-tie solar works best where the load is predictable and daytime-heavy. We size the system against your actual consumption, not the roof area alone.
Fit
Where this configuration earns its place.
Best for
Offices, warehouses, retail, workshops and daytime manufacturing sites.
40-60% lower daytime grid draw
Lowest system complexity
Fastest payback profile
Trade-off
No configuration is universal.
A standard grid-tie system shuts down during a grid outage. If uptime matters, add battery storage or integrate the generator.
Richmond XCorner actual savings summary.
Not by itself. Standard grid-tie shuts down when the grid is unavailable for safety reasons.
Measured report
Richmond XCorner savings summary
March 2026 report
A measured grid-tie report comparing modelled generation and savings against actual performance.
system size
actual savings vs projected savings
gross ROI Y1
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Check whether this fits your numbers.
The right answer depends on operating hours, tariff, roof or land, finance route and backup requirements.
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