Blossoming with the Sun: How Uni-Industries and Fronius Are Revolutionising Sustainable Horticulture at Cedar Hill

In the thriving horticultural region of Woombye, Queensland, the Cedar Hill Corporate Group is proving that sustainability and business growth can go hand in hand. Their journey to greener operations has taken root through a strategic partnership with Uni-Industries, a certified Fronius Solutions Partner, and the robust, adaptive Fronius solar ecosystem. Together, they are setting new standards for eco-friendly enterprise in the Australian landscape sector.

Greener Ambitions, Expert Solutions

Cedar Hill Corporate Group operates across a diverse network of brands, including Premium Greens Australia, Australian Plants Online, and Cedar Hill Flowers and Foliage. Their mission extends far beyond growing and supplying native plants—it includes a firm commitment to reducing environmental impact and operating sustainably. Recognising the growing power demands of their expanding business, Cedar Hill needed a future-proof solar solution that could keep pace, offer scalability, and maximise every unit of clean power produced.

That’s where Uni-Industries came in. As a Fronius Solutions Partner, their expertise in custom commercial solar installations meant Cedar Hill could confidently transition from traditional energy sources to a fully integrated, high-performance solar setup.

From Seedlings to Solar Success: Phased Growth with Fronius

The solar transformation began in 2017, led by Uni-Industries’ design and installation team. They rolled out two initial systems: a 33kW PV system using 110 Longi Solar panels matched with a 25kW Fronius Eco inverter, and a 26.4kW system powered by 88 panels and two 10kW Fronius Symo inverters. By choosing Fronius, they guaranteed reliability, performance, and industry-leading monitoring capabilities, ensuring maximum returns on each kilowatt-hour of sunshine.

As Cedar Hill’s operations and energy demands flourished, so did the solar system. In 2021, Uni-Industries delivered a further 39.78kW expansion (complete with two additional Fronius Symo inverters). In 2022, a 26.56kW system was installed with a 20kW Symo Inverter, bringing more clean power to support their growing nursery and business divisions.

Each upgrade was seamlessly integrated into the existing Fronius ecosystem, keeping everything centralised, efficient, and easy to manage. This phasing approach highlights a major strength of the Fronius platform: flexibility and future-proof compatibility.

Smart Management with Fronius Solar.web and Dynamic Export

Technology is only truly powerful when it’s smart and intuitive. Cedar Hill’s entire network of inverters is monitored and optimised through the Fronius Solar.web platform, providing instant access to live data, historic generation trends, and alerts if any issues arise. This level of visibility allows the business to proactively manage its energy use, fine-tune performance, and get the most out of sunny days.

Innovation didn’t stop there. With support from Uni-Industries, Cedar Hill recently introduced dynamic export functionality. Instead of being locked into a static output limit, their system can now adjust power exported back to the grid depending on real-time grid demand and site conditions. This not only increases their own savings and revenue potential—it also supports local grid stability, benefiting the whole Woombye community.

The Fronius Ecosystem: Flexible, Reliable, and Ready for the Future

What sets the Fronius ecosystem apart for commercial clients like Cedar Hill is its holistic, modular design. Uni-Industries, as a Fronius Solutions Partner, ensures every component—from initial panels and inverters to future expansions, battery storage, or EV charging—remains compatible and centrally managed. The renowned after-sales service and straightforward support network adds peace of mind, ensuring issues are solved without confusion or finger-pointing between suppliers.

Cedar Hill’s ongoing investment illustrates how Australian businesses can combine environmental responsibility with commercial acumen, driving down costs, boosting operational resilience, and building a positive industry legacy.

Ready to take your own operations to the next level? Trust a certified Fronius Solutions Partner like Uni-Industries and unlock the power of the complete Fronius ecosystem for a smarter, more sustainable tomorrow.