Savings, quick payback on the initial investment and an improved company image are some of the advantages organisations enjoy when they decide to install solar panels on their business buildings.
And today, it is the ideal time for companies to rethink the way they consume energy.
In this article we are going to show you 5 advantages of installing solar panels on company buildings.
1. Energy production coincides with working hours
The time of day when solar panels generate the most electricity coincides with the hours of the day when offices have their highest consumption.
This results in significant energy savings as the solar installation is at full capacity when the need for energy supply is greatest.
2. Subsidies and tax incentives for self-consumption
The initial investment for the installation of photovoltaic panels can be reduced thanks to subsidies for self-consumption.
In addition, many public administrations offer incentives and tax benefits, such as city councils, provincial councils, autonomous communities and the central government itself, are putting in place to promote photovoltaic self-consumption.
3. Sustainability as an added value
Have you noticed that more and more companies are deciding to install solar panels on their buildings?
This is due to the eagerness of organisations to be environmentally responsible and contribute to the fight against climate change, while generating economic savings on their electricity bills.
In an increasingly conscious society, it is important not to be left behind in the energy transition. Consumers are looking for responsible companies and base their purchasing decisions on sustainability criteria.
4. Clean, natural and inexhaustible energy source
Since the sun is an inexhaustible source of energy, companies make full use of its potential. And once the self-consumption installation has paid for itself, it will all be savings on your electricity bill.
By installing solar panels, organisations are able to produce the electricity necessary to use the equipment in their offices, such as:
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Lighting
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Electrical equipment such as computers, printers or coffee machines
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Heating and cooling systems
In fact, in this article you can find out in detail how heating with solar panels works.
5. It’s the best time to make the leap to self-consumption
Solar photovoltaic self-consumption is not only an economical but also a sustainable option for companies. They generate their own clean energy and are less dependent on the ups and downs of the electricity market while taking care of the environment.
Given the current situation and the energy crisis that has dogged us for years, it is time to rethink how we consume energy. Self-consumption empowers consumers and allows them to be more aware of their production and consumption.
Examples of businesses that have already opted for a photovoltaic system on their buildings
Sanyo
The Japanese electronics company Sanyo has an incredible headquarters with photovoltaic panels between Tokyo and Osaka.
It is so large that it looks like the structure of a solar power plant, but vertically. It has 5,000 photovoltaic panels on a structure 315 metres long and 37 metres high.
The building also houses a museum and a solar energy laboratory.
Acciona
Acciona’s headquarters is full of photovoltaic panels on the outside. There are 153 solar modules integrated on the entire south façade and 119 solar panels on the roof. In total they represent 48.3 kWP of energy. Despite its large capacity, it is a grid-connected building.
The most impressive feature of this sustainable headquarters is its bioclimatic architecture, being a zero-emission certified sustainable building. This means that it does not emit any greenhouse gases.
Go for self-consumption for your business
Photovoltaic self-consumption is not only an option for single-family homes, but companies can also enjoy the numerous advantages offered by solar energy, receiving significant savings on electricity bills and being aware that its production does not harm the environment.
Companies, as well as citizens and political institutions, have an important role to play in building a more sustainable society.
Installing solar panels in an office building, besides being an important source of savings, is also an added value to attract customers who are environmentally conscious.
