Energy bills rising is no longer a surprise to anyone, whether that is for your home or your business. Unfortunately, it has become standard, and many companies are finding themselves searching for alternative energy resources in a bid to reduce their expenses. This is where solar power comes in, lowering energy costs is just one of the benefits of commercial solar panels.
With the installation of a commercial solar panel system, there is the potential to save between 50-80% on your electricity bills! This alone can make investing in solar panels seem worth it, but the reality is there are several benefits.
At Prostar Energy, we are experts in commercial solar power, having installed bespoke solar panel systems in various sectors across the nation.
In this blog, we share the top six benefits of commercial solar panels.
1. Money Saving
While installing solar panels might have a high initial upfront cost, you will quickly see the beneficial impact that they make on lowering your expenses and improving that bottom line. Solar panels will generate free electricity for your business to operate on. While they may not be able to support the whole operation, they will contribute a significant amount of energy, lowering your need for third-party supply. This means you will get a lower energy bill at the end of each month.
Adding an energy storage battery to your system will further enhance this, as it will store excess energy produced to be used during the night, or at times when sunlight levels are low, so energy production is lower. Again, this means your reliance on third-party suppliers is lower and therefore, less money is spent on energy bills.
2. Return on Investment
As well as saving money, you will quickly see a return on investment, thanks to the Smart Export Guarantee (SEG).
In this scheme, businesses can sell their excess energy to the National Grid, which will then use it to power other premises.
Therefore, installing solar panels can create an additional revenue source, quickly making back the installation costs.
3. Environmental Benefits
Of course, there are environmental benefits of commercial solar panels too. Solar panels use a clean and renewable energy source to generate electricity. This is far better for our environment than relying on the burning of fossil fuels.
The mining of fossil fuels means we are destroying natural habitats and causing harm to our ecosystems. Moreover, burning fossil fuels for energy also releases carbon emissions.
By installing commercial solar panels, you reduce your part in those negative impacts. Additionally, you will be working towards running an environmentally friendly business - something that is likely to enrich your brand image as consumers search for sustainable and environmentally conscious brands.
4. Energy Independence
Energy independence, also known as grid independence, is a lesser-known benefit of commercial solar panels.
In generating your own energy with solar panels, you will reduce your reliance on the National Grid and third-party suppliers for your energy. This protects you from price fluctuations and energy blackouts, meaning you can continue operating should the National Grid have issues, and you can budget confidently with predicted energy prices.
5. Long-term Durability
Commercial solar panels can last for a very long time—often more than 25 years—and are made to withstand adverse weather. For many years to come, this durability guarantees a dependable supply of electricity.
6. Scalability
Commercial solar panels and their systems are easy to scale up, so as your business grows and demands more energy, you can expand your solar panel system to meet new needs.
This benefit means solar panels are accessible for smaller businesses looking to grow, allowing them to install a system with the confidence that there is a simple solution to supplying more energy when they get to the point of needing it.
Experience The Benefits Of Commercial Solar Panels
As you can see, the benefits of commercial solar panels are more than saving money and helping the environment.
They provide opportunities for your business to remain efficient and financially stable and generate a new income stream.
If you are interested in commercial solar panels for your business, contact us today. Prostar Energy is built from a team of knowledgeable and skilful engineers who have worked within all aspects of the renewable energy sector.
Our wealth of knowledge and experience enables us to provide a turnkey solution, designing, installing and maintaining your solar power systems. Within each process, we cover every part, including planning and project management, and gaining the required certifications and safety checks for a complete handover at the end of an installation.
We also offer a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) option where we rent land or roof space from you to install a solar system and you can benefit from discounted energy rates for a fixed term. This is a great solution if you would like to install a solar panel system in your business but can not afford the installation upfront and outright.
Get in touch with us today to discuss how your company could benefit from commercial solar panels and get a quote for our services. Call us today on 0331 6302225 or complete our online contact form for an online quote.
