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Solar made simple.

Watch how SolShare works · 2 min

AEH manages everything from the first building assessment through to installation.

Book a building assessment → See how it works

Keep your own electricity accountDesigned for your buildingAEH manages the whole job

Apartment building using one rooftop solar system to share energy through Allume SolShare

A simple solar plan for the whole building.

Owners corporationsUnderstand the costs, work and possible savings.

Strata managersOne team to plan and manage the project.

Apartment ownersUse shared rooftop solar through your own meter.

How SolShare works

Solar goes where electricity is being used.

The panels make electricity when the sun is shining. SolShare measures how much electricity each connected apartment and common area is using, then sends the available solar where it is needed.

It also keeps a record of how much solar each apartment receives. Over the month, it adjusts the sharing so the building’s agreed split stays fair. No resident needs to control it.

01 / MAKE

The roof makes solar power

Sunlight hits the panels and creates electricity for the building.

02 / SHARE

SolShare follows real electricity use

It can supply fridges, cooking, washing machines, air conditioning, electric hot water, EV charging and common areas.

03 / BALANCE

It keeps the sharing fair

SolShare tracks each apartment’s solar across the month and adjusts delivery to match the agreed shares.

Follow your share

Solar shared around the building automatically.

SolShare responds to the total electricity being used by each connected apartment and common area.

Daytime apartment building sharing rooftop solar and exporting electricity the building does not use

Daytime · solar follows electricity use

01 · While the sun is shining

SolShare checks what every connected apartment needs.

Even when no one is home, an apartment may still use electricity for its fridge, internet router or hot-water system. Another apartment may be running a washing machine, air conditioner or oven. SolShare sees that total use and shares the available solar automatically.

Low use now: more solar can be available to neighbours who need it.
Higher use now: SolShare can send more solar to that connection.
Over the month: SolShare keeps track so the agreed shares stay fair.

A simple sunny-hour example

Imagine the roof makes 12 kWh during a sunny period. SolShare watches what the building is using and directs the solar automatically.

Apartment 1 · At work

No one is home, but the fridge and router still use a small amount.

Uses 1 kWh

SolShare can leave more of the current solar for other apartments.

Apartment 2 · Washing day

The washing machine, dishwasher and air conditioner are running.

Uses 6 kWh

SolShare can send more solar here while that electricity is needed.

Apartment 3 · Normal day

The apartment uses 3 kWh for everyday appliances.

Building uses 10 of 12 kWh

The remaining 2 kWh can go to the grid.

The next time Apartment 1 needs more electricity, SolShare can send more solar to it. The system balances the agreed shares across the month. Example figures only.

Apartment building at night using electricity from the public grid when rooftop solar is unavailable

Night · apartments using power

02 · Night-time

When solar is not enough, the grid fills the gap.

At night the panels make no solar. On a cloudy day they may make less than the building needs. In either case, grid electricity arrives automatically, so residents use their appliances as normal.

Your apartment uses solar first whenever solar is available.
The grid supplies any extra electricity you need.
You keep your normal electricity account and retailer.

What an export credit really means

If an apartment has 4 kWh of allocated solar exported and its retailer pays 5 cents per kWh, it receives a 20-cent credit. Now imagine it uses 3 kWh at night at 30 cents per kWh.

Solar sent out

The smart meter records the exported solar.

4 kWh × $0.05 = $0.20

The retailer adds a 20-cent credit to the bill.

Grid used later

The apartment uses cooking, heating and other appliances at night.

3 kWh × $0.30 = $0.90

The grid electricity costs 90 cents.

What this means

The apartment still buys electricity from the grid at night.

Credit helps ≠ free electricity

The credit lowers the bill but does not store solar for later.

In this simple example, the 20-cent credit helps reduce the 90-cent grid cost. Real rates, daily charges and results differ. A smart meter and suitable retailer plan are needed for a feed-in credit.

The grid is not a battery. Sending 1 kWh to the grid does not usually pay for 1 kWh bought later. Retailers normally pay less for exported solar than they charge for grid electricity.

SOLAR AVAILABLE

Use solar first

SolShare sends solar to the connected apartments and common areas that are using electricity.

MORE SOLAR THAN USE

Send the extra out

Solar the building does not use can go to the grid and may earn an eligible feed-in credit.

MORE USE THAN SOLAR

The grid fills the gap

Residents keep using electricity normally. The grid automatically supplies what solar cannot.

Current Allume product

The technology behind shared apartment solar.

SolShare is the Australian-made controller that allows one rooftop solar system to serve separately metered apartments and common areas. AEH designs the complete system around your building.

SolShare 2

One controller for shared solar and compatible battery systems.

SolShare 2 distributes available solar between participating apartments and common areas. It can also form part of a building-wide battery design, where a suitable battery is included.

Official Allume visual showing how SolShare distributes rooftop solar

Designed for the building

The equipment is selected after the site is checked.

AEH confirms the SolShare model, solar array, inverter, optional battery, meterboard work and connection design for the building. These details are shown in the proposal before installation.

Product information and imagery sourced from Allume’s current Australian materials. View the current SolShare product page →

What AEH does

We take you from the first check to switch-on.

Apartment solar needs more planning than solar on a house. AEH checks the building, explains what work is needed and manages the project.

Check the building

We look at the roof, shade, electricity bills, meterboards and safe access.

Make a clear plan

We work out how many panels fit, which apartments join and how solar will be shared.

Check the meterboards

We find out whether the existing electrical boards can be used or need an upgrade.

Help with approvals

We provide the information your owners corporation needs to make a decision.

Install and explain

We install and test the system, then show the building how it works.

You will see the whole job before deciding. The proposal explains the solar system, SolShare equipment, meterboard work, installation, warranties and support.

AEH apartment experience

We plan for the whole building.

Published project · Brunswick, Victoria

76 Edward Street, Brunswick

AEH helped this 18-apartment building replace shared gas hot water with electric heat pumps supported by rooftop solar. The project included the electrical, plumbing and meter work needed to make everything work together.

18Apartments

11.88 kWSolar system

2 × 400 LHeat pumps

This project did not use SolShare. It shows AEH’s experience planning electrical upgrades for a complete apartment building.

Read the published case study →

Is your building suitable?

Every apartment building is different.

A site check tells us what will fit, what will work and what it may cost.

Assess our building →

Enough sunny roof spaceThe roof must safely hold the panels and receive useful sunlight.
The right meters and electrical setupEvery connected apartment needs a smart meter. We check how electricity reaches the building and each apartment.
Usable meterboardsThere must be enough safe space for the required electrical work.
A place for the equipmentSolShare and the other equipment need safe, practical locations.
Agreement from the buildingThe owners corporation decides who joins, how costs are paid and how solar is shared.

Victoria · Solar for Apartments

Up to $2,800

per eligible apartment

Up to $140,000 per property. The current program is available until 30 June 2027 or until funding is exhausted.

Check current eligibility with Solar Victoria →

Eligible rooftop solar may also receive an upfront federal STC discount. The amount depends on the system size and certificate value and should appear in the project quote.

Check current federal solar support →

Program information checked 13 October 2026. Eligibility, funding and availability must be reconfirmed before application or publication.

Solar now · storage when it makes sense

Plan batteries around your building.

A shared battery can save extra solar during the day and use it later. AEH must check whether a battery makes sense for your building and bills.

Adding a battery does not automatically power the building during a blackout.
Blackout backup needs extra equipment and a separate design. We will clearly tell you whether backup is included.

The Australian Government’s Cheaper Home Batteries Program may reduce the upfront cost of an eligible battery by around 30%. Shared-building eligibility, battery size and product requirements must be checked for the proposed system.

Check the current battery program →

View current Allume product documents →

Common questions

Simple answers for your building.

A building assessment gives you exact answers for your property.

Will SolShare work in our building?

Maybe. We need to check the roof, meterboards, wiring, equipment space and safe access. We then explain what is possible before you commit.

Does every apartment have to join?

No. A building can include only some apartments, although many buildings choose to include everyone. The final arrangement depends on the electrical design, the owners corporation’s decision and any grant rules.

How does SolShare keep it fair?

The owners corporation first agrees on the shares—for example, equal shares for each apartment. SolShare watches electricity use and sends solar where it is useful right now. It records what each apartment receives and adjusts the sharing across the calendar month so the agreed split stays fair.

Will we need a new meterboard?

Sometimes. We inspect the existing boards to see whether they are safe and have enough room. If upgrades are needed, they will be shown in the proposal and price.

Can residents keep their electricity retailer?

Yes, where each apartment has its own retail meter. Neighbours do not need to use the same retailer. AEH checks the meter and export requirements for every participating apartment.

What happens to solar the building does not use?

It can be sent to the grid. An apartment may receive a feed-in credit for its exported allocation if it has a two-way smart meter and a retailer plan that pays a feed-in tariff.

Why will apartments save different amounts?

Solar is most valuable when it is used as it is made. Someone who runs appliances during daylight may buy less grid electricity than someone who uses most of their electricity at night. Retailer prices also differ.

Can residents see their solar and electricity use?

Yes. Allume’s SolCentre portal can show each resident their own solar allocation and electricity use. Other residents cannot see that apartment’s private usage data.

Do installers need to enter every apartment?

Usually no. The work normally happens in shared areas such as the roof, electrical cupboards, risers and switchboard rooms. AEH confirms access needs before the work begins.

Will a battery keep the building running in a blackout?

Only if blackout backup is specially designed and included. A battery or “battery-ready” system by itself does not promise backup power. Allume generally recommends starting with solar, then using real monitoring data to work out the right battery size.

Take the next step

Book a building assessment.

Tell us where the building is and how many apartments it has. AEH will explain what information we need and what happens next.

Prepare assessment enquiry →

1800 719 873 info@allelectrichomes.com.au

Useful information includes the building address, apartment count, electricity bills, roof plans and meterboard photos taken from a safe distance. Never open an electrical box yourself.

Modern all-electric apartment building with rooftop solar and EV charging

One roof. Many apartments.
Solar made simple.