Last Updated on 02/09/2026 by owen_2023
Outback Jacks
Solar PV for Retail – A Perfect Match for Daytime Energy Use
Another great commercial solar installation completed for Outback Jacks, with a 10 kW solar PV system helping to reduce the store’s day-to-day electricity costs.
Retail businesses are particularly well suited to solar because a large portion of their electricity use happens during daylight hours — exactly when the solar panels are producing the most energy.
From lighting, tills and IT equipment to heating, cooling and general store operations, much of the electricity generated can be used directly on site rather than being exported back to the grid.
For a retail store, even a relatively compact 10 kW system can make a real difference by:
☀️ Reducing daytime electricity purchased from the grid
📉 Lowering ongoing energy costs
⚡ Making better use of available roof space
🌱 Reducing the business’s carbon footprint
💶 Providing long-term savings over the life of the system
Commercial solar doesn’t always have to mean a huge installation. The key is designing a system around the business’s actual energy usage.
For retail premises with steady daytime demand, solar can be an excellent investment.
If you are interested in Residential Solar Systems or Business Solar Systems then please contact our friendly customer service team on info@solarstream.ie or call 1800 929 009.



