Our services
Every stage. One team. Zero surprises.
Ridgeline Solar manages the full lifecycle of your commercial solar project — from the first feasibility number to the tenth year of operation. No handoffs to subcontractors, no gaps in accountability.
How it works
A structured process built around your business.
We follow a five-stage delivery model that keeps your finance, operations, and facilities teams informed at every decision point. Each stage has defined deliverables, timelines, and sign-off gates — so nothing moves forward without your approval.
Feasibility & Financial Modelling
Know your numbers before you commit.
- Site energy audit and tariff analysis
- System sizing and yield modelling
- ROI, NPV, and payback projections
- Grid connection and export limit assessment
- Finance options comparison (asset finance, PPA, cash)
Outcome
A bankable feasibility report your CFO and board can act on — delivered within 5 business days of site assessment.
Engineering Design & Approvals
Engineered in-house. Compliant by design.
- Structural engineering and roof load analysis
- Electrical single-line diagrams and protection design
- AS/NZS 5033 and AS 4777 compliance documentation
- Network operator connection application
- Council and building permit management
Outcome
Fully approved design package ready for construction — all permits, network approvals, and compliance certificates in hand.
Commercial Installation
Delivered on time, on budget, on roof.
- Dedicated Ridgeline installation crew (no subcontracting)
- Staged construction schedule to minimise operational disruption
- Daily site reporting and progress photography
- Commissioning and grid connection testing
- Handover documentation and operator training
Outcome
A fully commissioned, grid-connected system — with all test results, warranties, and as-built drawings handed over on day one of operation.
System Monitoring
Real-time visibility. Proactive alerts.
- 24/7 inverter and string-level performance monitoring
- Automated fault detection and alert escalation
- Monthly and quarterly performance reports
- Yield vs. forecast benchmarking
- Client portal with live generation and savings data
Outcome
You always know exactly how your system is performing against projections — and we act before small faults become lost revenue.
Maintenance & Asset Management
Protect your asset. Maximise your yield.
- Bi-annual preventative maintenance inspections
- Panel cleaning and soiling loss assessment
- Inverter and isolator testing
- Thermal imaging and IV curve tracing
- Insurance-grade condition reporting
Outcome
A well-maintained system that performs at or above its modelled yield for the full 25-year asset life.
Finance options
Capital constraints shouldn't hold your project back.
We work with a panel of specialist clean energy lenders who understand commercial solar. Whether you want to own the asset outright, spread the cost, or pay nothing upfront, there's a structure that works for your balance sheet.
Asset Finance
Most popularOwn the system from day one. Fixed monthly repayments over 3–7 years, with the asset on your balance sheet and full depreciation benefits. Most popular with manufacturing and logistics clients.
Power Purchase Agreement (PPA)
Zero capexZero capital outlay. Ridgeline installs and owns the system; you purchase the electricity it generates at a fixed rate below your current tariff. Immediate savings, no asset risk.
Operating Lease
Off balance sheetOff-balance-sheet treatment with fixed monthly payments. Suits businesses with capital allocation constraints or those who prefer to keep solar as an operating expense.
Cash Purchase
Best ROIMaximum ROI and fastest payback. Full ownership, full depreciation, and no financing costs. Best suited to businesses with available capital and a long-term property commitment.
Finance options are subject to lender approval and eligibility criteria. Ridgeline Solar is not a credit provider. We introduce clients to our panel of specialist clean energy lenders.
Start with a free feasibility study.
No cost, no obligation. We'll assess your site, model your energy costs, and deliver a financial report within 5 business days.