Let’s get the lowdown on solar panels for businesses.
What’s great about them, how they work and how to make them suit your business.
How Solar Panels Work for Businesses
We’ve already seen that businesses with solar panels are both smart and forward-thinking. Now, let’s take a closer look at how the panels themselves actually work.
Solar panels are a form of low-carbon technology (LCT). In other words, they help reduce the carbon footprint of your business while generating clean, renewable energy.
Current Energy Setup
With solar panels, you generate energy right on-site, which means less electricity needs to come through your meter. Instead, some of it flows straight from your panels into your building. There’s no need to change your existing setup. Your meter, cables, and fuse box all continue to work exactly as they do now. One exception: if your business already has a lot of low-carbon technologies (LCTs), you might need to upgrade your system to handle more capacity. Your installer will let you know if that’s necessary.
The benefits of commercial solar panels
There are plenty of great reasons to go solar - saving money, boosting your brand, and more. Let’s dive into the details.
Reason 1:
You produce your own electricity instead of relying entirely on a utility, which lowers your energy costs.
Reason 2:
Extra solar energy can be sold back to the grid, creating an additional revenue stream for your business.
Reason 3:
Consumers are drawn to environmentally conscious companies. Solar panels boost your sustainability, making your brand more appealing to customers.
How do I get solar panels for my business?
The exact process varies depending on where you get them from. But here’s how it tends to work:
Step 1 - Book a Consultation
We'll arrange for one of our friendly surveyors to visit site to ask about your property, energy setup, and how you use electricity.
Step 2 - Review the Design and Quote
We will then provide a proposal showing: Where the panels will go, how much energy they’ll produce and how to track performance
Step 3 - Installation Time
Once you approve the plan, the installation begins. Depending on the size and complexity of your system, this can take anywhere from a few days to a few weeks
Step 4 - Start Generating Power
After installation, your solar panels are ready to go. From day one, you can start using the electricity they produce, reducing your reliance on the grid and cutting costs.