GET SIMPLY SMART BY USING SOLAR ENERGY FOR YOUR BUSINESS

Solar energy has the ability to provide businesses with power for both electricity and heat, however it’s unlikely (dependant on size and type of business) to be able to supply all the energy which a business may require to operate – but can provide a significant percentage.

Photovoltaic (PV) panels convert sunlight into electricity – They are available in a variety of formats including cladding, roof tiles and custom glazing, and the panels are generally positioned on an correctly positioned unshaded section of a pitched roof as this allows the panels to receive as much sunlight as possible.

Solar hot water systems absorb energy from the sun and transfer it, using heat exchangers, in order to heat water. Solar water heating can heat water to temperatures of up to 65°C – There are a variety of solar water heating collectors available, which are commonly mounted on roofs in the same way as Photovoltaic (PV) panels.

Solar energy can provide a business with a number of advantages such as:-

• Solar water heating can be a very economical system for businesses that need large quantities of hot water, such as canteens.
• Many people find solar panels a relatively attractive addition to a building.
• Having solar panels clearly visible on your business premises also makes it clear that you run a sustainable business.
• Planning permission is not always required for small-scale solar systems, although you should always check with your local authority.
• Solar panels require little maintenance.

There are some slight disadvantages of solar energy

• Solar energy is an intermittent technology as it is dependent on sunlight.
• Panels can generate some energy when conditions are cloudy but not at night.
• Solar energy can be expensive to implement, usually with long payback periods of more than 25 years, although this is likely to be greatly reduced with the introduction of feed-in tariffs.
• Fitting solar systems on existing buildings can be particularly costly – It’s better to install solar energy at the build stage.

Should you wish to know more on how solar energy can help your business squash your energy bills,  please fill out the form above and a Squashed Bills for Business representative will be in touch in the strictest of confidence to discuss your requirements further.
  

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