When you enquire about commercial solar panels, one of the first steps taken by our experts in our process is a site visit. This is beneficial for you enquiring about fitting a solar panel system and us designing the bespoke system for you.
Solar panel companies will complete this site survey at various times. However, we believe the earlier, the better.
The specialists at Prostar Energy have been working within the solar power industry for over 50 years. This experience allows them to bring expertise and the most efficient processes to your solar panel installation.
In this blog, we want to share the benefits of site visits in the early stages of your solar panel journey.
Discover Obstacles
Completing a site survey will allow our experts to assess the site for obstacles that might reduce the performance of the solar panel system.
For example, our specialist might spot trees next to your building that cast shadows over part of the roof. This will reduce the amount of sunlight getting to solar panels that might be placed in that area, meaning they won’t be providing the same amount of energy as the rest of the solar panels under direct sunlight.
Having the opportunity to note the obstacles surrounding your building provides our team with the opportunity to find solutions so that we can design a system that will give you optimal amounts of energy.
Identify Safety Concerns
Additionally, a site visit means the specialist can identify any potential safety issues that might crop up during installation.
For example, they might see that a powerline runs near your building, restricting access to the rooftop and creating an obstacle to the installation.
With the potential health and safety concerns noted, we can create an installation plan with these in mind, finding solutions to any problems so that when we get to your site to fit the system, we can provide a smooth and efficient process.
Determine The Appropriate Type Of Panels
While on a site visit, our specialist will inspect your roof, looking at the angle of the slant (if slanted) and the material on the roof.
This information will enable us to determine which type of solar panels should be used in your bespoke system and how they can be mounted to your roof.
Of course, we will also be able to measure how big your roof is, so we will be able to work out how many solar panels will be able to fit on your roof to provide estimations for energy production and cost savings.
Understand Energy Consumption Needs
We know that every business in every sector has different needs and expectations for their solar panels. This is why we create bespoke systems for each client. But to do this, we need to understand what you will require from it.
Part of our site visit will be to see your operations and discuss your current energy consumption levels. From here, we will be able to create a tailored system that will provide as much solar energy as possible towards your needs, as well as help us determine the best energy storage battery to optimise solar power usage even when the sun isn’t shining.
This is how you will save money and become more independent from the grid.
Provide Precise Costings and Analysis
As mentioned above, we can work out cost savings and energy production levels more accurately.
On top of this, we will be able to provide more accurate prices for our services, including installation and supply of equipment.
Additionally, while on-site with you, we can further explain finance options such as Power Purchase Agreements and available grants in your area.
With this information, you can then make an informed decision.
Book A Site Visit
Interested in installing commercial solar panels on your business property? Book a site survey with our experts today to learn how you could benefit from a bespoke solar panel system.
We will arrange a suitable date and time to meet at your premises.
As part of our site visit, we will complete a walk around the property and, if necessary, further afield to further inspect obstacles or issues. We will also sit down with you to discuss your requirements, current energy consumption and business operations.
A site visit will typically last a couple of hours, as we will look to get as much information as possible.
From this early site visit, we will be able to go away and produce an accurate quote for the design, supply and installation of a bespoke system that will meet your requirements, as well as estimations for energy production, cost savings and return on investments.
We find that our site visits are beneficial for you and our team as they enable expectations to be set so that the project starts with everyone on the same page. From here, we can head into a smooth and collaborative process, providing excellent customer service and a solar power system that will perform as needed.
Enquire about installing solar panels to your business today and book a site visit by calling us on 0331 6302225 or completing our online contact form.