Why AIKO’s High-Efficiency Solar Modules Are the Best Choice for BESS-Integrated Solar Systems

February 27th, 2025

In the growing Australian market for solar power for commercial applications, integrating Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) with high-efficiency solar modules has become a key strategy for businesses looking to improve energy independence and efficiency. However, with compensation rates for sending excess solar energy back to the grid often being low (around 10% or less of the purchase price), maximizing the efficiency of solar modules is essential for improving overall system performance and economic benefits. AIKO’s high-efficiency solar modules offer distinct advantages over traditional modules, particularly when integrated into a BESS system.

Maximising Roof Space Utilization with AIKO’s High-Efficiency Modules

In Australia, roof space is often limited—especially in residential settings—which makes maximizing the number of solar modules that can be installed critical. AIKO’s high-efficiency solar modules offer a 5.5% higher power output than standard 450W panels when using the same roof space. Solar boffins call this efficiency, but in very day terms it is simply a higher power-to-weight ratio. By using AIKO’s 475W modules, you can generate more energy in the same physical space, optimizing your solar energy system without the need for additional panels.

For businesses that need to install solar power for commercial applications with limited roof space, AIKO’s high-efficiency solar modules provide an excellent solution. This increased energy output can be particularly beneficial for businesses that need to integrate BESS systems, ensuring that batteries charge faster and reach higher states of charge (SOC).

Increased DC Capacity for Faster Battery Charging

One of the primary advantages of using AIKO’s high-efficiency modules is their ability to increase DC output, which results in faster BESS charging. Many BESS systems are limited by a fixed DC voltage input, but with AIKO’s modules, the battery receives more energy in the same amount of time, leading to quicker charging cycles. This ensures that your BESS can store more energy quickly, allowing your system to respond more efficiently to high-demand periods. In other words, batteries can recover their charge that little bit quicker with high efficiency panels from AIKO.

Faster Response to Peak Demand

The faster charging of the BESS also enhances the system’s ability to respond to peak demand periods. During times of high electricity demand or when electricity prices spike (such as in the evening or during heatwaves), the system can draw on the stored energy more rapidly. This reduces reliance on grid imports and helps businesses and homeowners save on electricity costs.

For example, if the BESS charges more quickly, it can store more energy during solar midday hours when electricity prices are low or negative. This stored energy can then be used during peak pricing periods (e.g., evening) or sold back to the grid at higher rates, increasing energy savings or generating additional revenue.

Increased Energy Export Potential

A key advantage of AIKO’s high-efficiency solar modules is their ability to increase the amount of excess energy available for export. For businesses or homeowners participating in Virtual Power Plants (VPPs), the higher DC output of AIKO’s modules means they can produce more energy, which can be sold back to the grid during peak demand periods when prices are higher.

The ability to generate more power with fewer panels enhances participation flexibility in time-of-use (TOU) pricing programs, where higher energy prices are seen during peak hours. This provides businesses and homeowners the opportunity to optimize their solar investment and contribute more to the grid, further improving the economic viability of their solar system.

AIKO’s high-efficiency solar modules offer businesses a smarter, more cost-effective way to maximize energy savings and improve solar power for commercial use. With enhanced faster battery charging, better energy storage, and greater flexibility in energy exports, AIKO is the ideal solution for optimizing BESS-integrated systems. Contact AIKO ANZ team at 1300 245 628 or visit our website to find a nearest AIKO installer today to find out how we can help reduce overhead costs & improve your business’s bottom line.