Solar Panels for Businesses
The process of solar panels is quite simple. Solar Photovoltaic (PV) modules harness energy from the sun and generate this into electricity for use in and around your office building. Contrary to what many believe, Solar Panels do not require direct sunlight to generate electricity; they just need daylight to produce electricity. This means that a solar panel system can provide energy all year around, even on a cloudy day in Scotland. Solar Panels produce energy on site which can significantly reduce your businesses reliance on the national grid and the volatile and fluctuating energy prices that businesses up and down Scotland have seen so much of in recent years. By installing solar panels, your businesses can contribute to pushing the country towards net zero and relying on electricity produced using fossil fuels. And as this is self-generated it will lead to a decrease in your business energy costs too.
It works everywhere
You may think that because your business is based in Scotland that solar panels won’t work. But with the latest in solar panel technology, as long as there is sunshine, solar energy can be captured and used. Scotland has anywhere between 1000 and 1500 hours of sunshine per year depending on where you are. And those are all hours that can be used to generate energy collected from the sun.
Reducing your business energy energy bills
When your business takes advantage of solar panels, it takes advantage of the cost savings that come with it. Generating your own electricity means that you will rely less on ‘the grid’. This will translate into savings on your energy bill and if you sell excess electricity back to the grid, it can become a source of income for your business. The more energy you capture from solar panels, the less you need from your electricity supplier and the more you can sell, resulting in more profit and a quicker ROI rate.
Peak times of sun matching electricity peaks
Electricity is in demand the most between 11:00 am and 4:00 pm. And this is also when your business can take the most advantage of the sun. Electricity generated from solar panels during these times can lower the cost of the electricity you need to purchase from the national grid and lower your business outgoings.
Finance Options
Money doesn’t grow on trees and for some businesses, the initial cost of solar panels can put them off. There is however another options. At Low Energy Services, we provide something called a Solar PV Power Purchase Agreement.
Your business can take advantage of green energy immediately with a Solar Power Purchase Agreement so that you don’t have to invest in the initial cost of purchasing or fitting solar pv systems. Instead, you can commit, through a PPA, to buying discounted electricity directly from us and the solar panels we install at your commercial property at an agreed upon rate for a fixed length of time. We take care of the rest.
What is a PPA?
A PPA (Power Purchase Agreement) is a financial agreement which allows companies like yours to purchase solar energy generated electricity from companies like us with NO UPFRONT COSTS.
This allows you to take advantage of the many benefits of solar energy without having to invest in the initial purchasing and installation costs. It also means that you do not have to worry about the maintenance of the solar panel system as we take care of that as well.
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The benefits of solar panels for your business
Solar Income
Make money on the surplus energy you don’t need.
Financial Stability
With turbulent energy prices in the market, take control of your businesses energy future with reliable solar panel installations.
Low Risk
Commercial Solar PV installations are a safe investment for businesses looking to invest for the future.
Low Carbon Footprint
By switching to solar panel installs, your business can significantly reduce their carbon footprint and increase your companies sustainable credentials.