THE QUICK GUIDE TO SOLAR POWER FOR BUSINESSES

If you’re the owner of a commercial property or business with an environmental conscience, you might be considering the many ways you can reduce your carbon footprint and make your business greener.

There are a number of things that individuals and property owners can do to decrease their environmental impact, but one of the most observably effective decisions you can make is to install solar panels. Not only do solar panels help save the planet, but they also save you money in the long run!

Here is GE National’s quick guide to solar powering your business.

WHAT DO SOLAR PANELS DO?

We don’t need to dive too far into the scientific jargon but, put simply, solar panels use photovoltaic systems to convert sunlight to electricity. The direct current that is produced by a solar panel system is then converted to an alternating current using an inverter.

The electricity produced can then be fed directly into your property, powering appliances and lighting, or charging solar batteries to store the electricity for use at a later date. The amount of electricity required to power your business will dictate the number of solar panels needed. For example, a 3kw system uses 9 solar panels, whereas a larger 5kw system needs 14.

YOUR BUSINESS

So, are solar panels a viable solution for your business? No matter your reasons, solar power can be a real asset to your business or commercial property.

Not only will it save you money on energy bills and reduce your carbon footprint, but it is also a great selling point. From a customer perspective, being able to say that you use renewable energy can help you stand out from competitors.



BENEFITS

There are a multitude of benefits that accompany switching your business to solar power. These include:

●    Reduced energy bills – Once the initial installation cost of the panels is covered, you’re looking at endless savings in electricity bills.

●    Greener Business – Of course, one of the main reasons to switch to solar power is the reduction of your carbon footprint, this shows that your business is mindful of climate change and can attract customers.

●    Additionally, if you don’t use up all of the energy your panels produce, you can also make money by selling it back to the grid!

CONSIDERATIONS

There are a few things to think about to determine whether solar power is the right choice of renewable energy for your business.

Firstly, consider how much electricity your business uses currently. This is a large factor in deciding how big your solar panel system will need to be in order to power your property. Secondly, although solar energy can still be harnessed in cloudy conditions, the amount of energy produced is significantly less than that in full sun. Think about the location of your property and how much sunlight it is exposed to on a daily basis

Finally, it seems obvious, but you’ll need to figure out if the roof of your property is large enough to fit the number of panels you require.

GE NATIONAL: YOUR GREEN ENERGY SUPPLIER

If you’re thinking of making the switch to greener energy as a business or commercial property owner, don’t hesitate! Get in touch with GE National today to discuss installation and arrange a quote.