Solar panels for businesses are fast becoming the norm. As we pass by commercial sites of all sizes, the sight of solar panels on roofs is no longer out of the ordinary. This is because of the environmental and financial benefits solar panels deliver.
Solar panels for UK businesses
Given our climate, are solar panels right for UK businesses? The answer is yes. Solar panels for UK businesses operate by absorbing the sun’s rays during normal daylight. The sunshine doesn’t need to be cracking the flags to make solar panels generate renewable energy for UK businesses.
At Solarcrown Commercial we design, install and maintain solar panels for varying sizes of businesses across the UK. The potential of each solar panel installation is rigorously assessed before a sale is agreed to ensure that the business will sufficiently benefit from solar panels based on the location and layout of their site.
Financial benefits of solar panels
The electricity generated by solar panels provides free electricity for the business. According to Bionic, as of April 2023 the average kWh price for small businesses is 32.8p and they use between 15-30,000 kWh each year. For large businesses it is 31.8p and they use more than 50,000 kWh each year. By generating your own electricity you avoid these ever-increasing costs.
Take a look at some of our case studies that demonstrate these savings and show that the break even point from investment to savings is quicker than ever before.
Environmental benefits of solar panels
Solar panels generate renewable energy which is instrumental in reducing greenhouse emissions. They reduce the amount of energy you use from the Grid and prevent you from producing your own greenhouse gases. While fossil fuels are a finite source of energy, the renewable energy from solar panels won’t run out.
Solar energy is sustainable, clean energy that doesn’t produce harmful emissions into the air, thus making the local environment healthier.
How to choose a solar panel system
Your choice of solar panel system will be based on the number of panels you need and where they can be located on your site. You determine the number of solar panels you need by evaluating your current energy use. Solarcrown Commercial can help you to choose the design of your solar panel system by conducting a Blue Sky report that highlights your best performance location and potential yield.
Monitoring, running, and maintaining your commercial solar panels
Monitoring, running and maintaining your commercial solar panels is effortless. Through smart technology you can monitor how much energy your solar panels are generating in real time and if for some reason your system is not running correctly. Solar panels require very little maintenance, only needing to be cleaned perhaps once a year.
FAQs
What is the break even point of an investment in solar panels for a business?
This depends on the size of the solar panel system and its location, but many systems offer a break even point at just 4 years.
What is the minimum number of panels I can have?
You can have just 2 panels.
Is there funding available for solar panel installations?
Yes, take a look at our funding page for more information.
Choose Solarcrown Commercial for your solar panels for your business
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