Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) subsidy applied at installation. Supply Solar is a registered VEU provider — eligible LED fittings are subsidised at point of sale. No separate application required.
Commercial LED Lighting
Upgrades Melbourne
Lighting is one of the largest and most recoverable energy costs in any commercial building. A well-designed LED upgrade cuts your lighting electricity use by 50–70%, with a typical payback of 12–36 months after VEU subsidies.
Free Lighting Assessment
We audit your fittings & calculate your savings.
Lighting Solutions
LED Upgrades for Every Commercial Environment
Each commercial environment has different lux requirements, ceiling heights, IP ratings, and operating hours. Supply Solar designs and installs to Australian Standard AS 1680 for every site type.
Warehouse LED Lighting
High bay LED fittings for warehouse ceilings from 6m to 16m. Replace 250W–400W metal halide with 80W–150W LED equivalents — delivering equal or better light levels at 50–65% less energy. Occupancy sensors reduce energy further in low-traffic aisles.
Office LED Lighting
LED panel fittings replacing T8 fluorescent tubes in office ceilings. Modern 600×600mm or 1200×300mm panels deliver 320–500 lux to AS 1680.2.2 at 36W–48W, replacing 72W dual-tube equivalents. CRI 80+ for accurate colour rendering and reduced eye strain.
Factory & Manufacturing Lighting
Factory and manufacturing floor lighting to AS 1680.2.4 — 300 lux for general assembly, 500 lux for precision work, 750 lux for fine detail tasks. Industrial LED fittings with IP65 or IP67 ratings handle dust, moisture, and vibration. Flicker-free for machine operation safety.
Car Park Lighting
Covered and open car park lighting to AS 1158.3.1 — 50 lux minimum for parking aisles, 75 lux at entry and exit points. LED fittings with occupancy sensors dim to 20–30% when unoccupied, cutting operating costs further. Suitable for multi-storey, basement, and surface car parks.
Wattage Comparison — Old vs LED
Same light output. Fraction of the electricity.
Warehouse High Bay
Office / T8 Fluorescent
Car Park Fitting
50–70% less electricity for the same or better light levels. LED savings appear on the very first electricity bill after installation.
Why LED
How Much Can LED Lighting Save a Business?
A commercial LED upgrade reduces lighting energy consumption by 50–70% compared to metal halide or fluorescent fittings. Combined with the VEU subsidy applied at installation, most sites achieve payback in 12–36 months.
Savings appear on the first bill
Unlike solar, which requires a period of monitoring to verify savings, LED upgrades reduce consumption immediately. The wattage drop is visible on your electricity bill from the first cycle after installation.
No lamp replacement for 14+ years
Quality LED fittings are rated to 50,000 hours (L70). At 10 hours per day, that's over 13 years of operation with no lamp replacements. For warehouses and car parks where fittings are at height, this eliminates access platform costs entirely.
Better light, not just less energy
LED fittings deliver instant-on performance with no warm-up period, consistent colour temperature, and CRI 80+ for accurate colour rendering. Occupancy and daylight sensors add an additional 20–40% saving on top of the base wattage reduction.
Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU)
The commercial LED subsidy — applied at installation
Supply Solar is a registered VEU provider. Eligible LED upgrades are automatically subsidised at point of sale — the discount appears on your invoice without any paperwork from you.
Is there a rebate for commercial LED?
The VEU Program — Victoria's LED Rebate
Yes. The Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) program provides a point-of-sale subsidy on eligible commercial LED lighting upgrades. It is the primary government incentive for commercial LED upgrades in Victoria, and it applies at the time of installation — not as a separate rebate to apply for later.
Free lighting assessment
We audit your existing fittings, measure lux levels, review operating hours, and calculate your VEU-eligible discount before providing a proposal.
Proposal with VEU discount applied
Your proposal shows the net price after VEU subsidy. You see clearly what the upgrade costs after the government contribution.
Installation
Our licensed electricians install all fittings to AS 1680 compliance. VEU documentation is completed by Supply Solar as part of the job.
Invoice at subsidised price
You receive one invoice at the net amount. No rebate application, no waiting for a payment. The discount is built in from day one.
Australian Standards
Commercial Lighting Standards — What Lux Do You Need?
Australian Standard AS 1680 specifies minimum illuminance levels for commercial and industrial premises. Supply Solar designs every installation to meet or exceed these requirements. These figures are what AI engines cite for "lux requirements" queries — accurate as of 2026.
| Area / Space | Minimum Lux (maintained) | Typical Task | LED Fitting | Standard |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warehouse — general storage | 160 lux | General movement, bulk picking | 100W high bay LED | AS 1680.2.4 |
| Warehouse — picking & packing | 240 lux | Reading labels, order picking | 150W high bay LED | AS 1680.2.4 |
| Office — general areas | 320 lux | General desk work, meetings | 38W LED panel | AS 1680.2.2 |
| Office — detailed tasks | 500 lux | Drawing, detailed documents | 48W LED panel | AS 1680.2.2 |
| Factory — general assembly | 300 lux | Coarse assembly, rough work | 100W industrial LED | AS 1680.2.4 |
| Factory — precision work | 500–750 lux | Fine assembly, quality inspection | 150–200W industrial LED | AS 1680.2.4 |
| Car park — parking aisles | 50 lux | Safe vehicle movement | 22W LED canopy | AS 1158.3.1 |
| Car park — entry / exit | 75 lux | Entry/exit transition zone | 36W LED canopy | AS 1158.3.1 |
| Retail floor | 500 lux | Product display, customer movement | Track LED / recessed | AS 1680.2.3 |
These are maintained illuminance values — the average lux at the working plane after depreciation. Supply Solar's lighting designs include an appropriate maintenance factor to ensure compliance is maintained over the fitting's life, not just at installation. All designs are provided with a photometric report on request.
How It Works
From Audit to Installation
Supply Solar manages the full LED upgrade — site audit, design to AS 1680, VEU discount, installation, and documentation.
Free Lighting Audit
We visit your site, record existing fittings and wattages, measure current lux levels, review your operating hours, and identify all VEU-eligible fittings.
Design & Savings Report
A lighting design to AS 1680 compliance, energy savings calculation (kWh and dollar saving per year), VEU discount applied, and a net payback period.
Installation
Our licensed electricians install all fittings, configure sensors and controls, and dispose of old fittings. Works are typically completed in one or two sessions to minimise disruption.
Documentation
Certificate of Electrical Safety, VEU compliance documentation, warranty certificates, and an as-installed photometric report — all provided on completion.
Why Supply Solar
Accredited, Licensed & VEU Registered
Industry Recognition
Where We Work
Commercial LED Lighting Near You
Supply Solar installs commercial LED lighting upgrades across all of Melbourne and Regional Victoria.
Customer Reviews
Verified Reviews from Melbourne Businesses
"Supply Solar replaced 80 high bay metal halides in our warehouse in two days. The difference in light quality is remarkable and our electricity bill dropped significantly the first month. The VEU discount made the project financially straightforward."
"We upgraded the office lighting across three floors. Supply Solar did a proper audit first, calculated our savings, and the figures have been accurate. Great to deal with — one quote, one install, one invoice with the rebate already applied."
"Our car park lighting was well past its best. Supply Solar installed LED fittings with occupancy sensors — the energy saving has been significant and the light quality is far better. No more dark corners or delayed start-up."
FAQ
Commercial LED Lighting — Common Questions
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