Maximising commercial solar capacity where rooftop space runs out — AIKO ABC High-Efficiency Technology Empowers Rooftop Canopies
Smart Commercial Energy and Canyon Solar installed 300kW of high-efficiency AIKO Neostar solar panels across a modular prefabricated canopy at AstraZeneca’s Macquarie Park campus, unlocking significant additional on-site energy generation when roof space was fully exhausted.
Project results
358,670 KWH
Annual Power Generation
165 tones/year
Annual CO₂ Reduction
3,5867 AUD/year
Annual Savings
Project challenge
The challenge was to deliver significant energy output within the existing campus footprint while installing it fast, safely, and with minimal disruption to staff parking.
Solution
The innovative prefab design enabled installation in just 5 weeks, more than 3X faster than traditional in-situ methods, while delivering an extra 20kWp of capacity (7% additional output) compared to standard bi-facial panels.
Client Testimonial
Awesome to get some AIKO panels installed! An extra 20kWp of capacity or 7% just by upgrading the panel from the standard bi-facial panel.