Never has there been a better time for your business to evaluate its environmental approach. Now more than ever, consumers are choosing brands based upon their sustainable outlook and how they support a greener way of living. From sustainable fashion to eco-friendly products, planting trees to renewable energy (including solar) – as consumers it’s important that we give something back to our planet.
Soaring energy prices and volatile markets, have pushed many businesses to put their roof space to good use by turning to solar PV as an energy-efficient alternative to cut their bills. Investing in solar could help your business protect a significant portion of its energy usage from increasing costs and will put you ahead of growing legislation as the government focuses on net zero. Not only could it bring substantial financial benefits it’s also becoming increasing attractive due to the positive impact on the environment.
If you’re looking to boost your businesses green initiatives, demonstrate your Corporate Social Responsibility to help attract new customers or simply reduce your carbon footprint – solar may be the answer you’ve been looking for. To help you make up your mind and understand if it could be beneficial to your business, we’ve made a list of some of the advantages below.
Solar is environmentally friendly
Not to state the obvious, but it is a big one. By utilising solar energy, you can reduce your carbon footprint to improve health and living conditions all whilst being kind to the planet. Solar power is fairly self-sufficient and installing solar panels on your roof is a safe and easy path to contribute towards a sustainable future. If you were to get nothing else from choosing solar (although we think you will), your business’ decreased impact on the environment would be more than enough to justify the switch.
Save money
For any business, energy bills have a real impact on overall earnings. We’re always seeking ways to save money and trim expenses down. Whilst the initial set-up costs might seem greater than other investment opportunities, payback times are being cut to as little as four years, depending on the project, compared to seven or eight years we have seen in the past. With a winning combination of a long lifespan and low maintenance costs, it’s a no brainer.
Not only that, due to the current volatile gas and electricity markets, solar could offer your business a more reliable and stable alternative. Rather than tying your business into a high contract rate and to help avoid becoming victim to future price rises, harness the power of the sun and create your own renewable energy source.
Make money
Not only can solar panels help you save money they can also help you to make money. In an ideal world, you will use all the solar power that you generate on-site. However, any additional surplus power can be sold back to the national grid through Power Purchase Agreements.
A Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) is an upfront contractual agreement allowing you to sell your excess energy back to the grid, generating a further return on investment from renewable technologies.
Energy security
Independence from commercial energy supply sources is another major benefit you’ll get by converting to solar power. By investing in solar you can reduce or even remove your dependency on the grid making your business less vulnerable to power cuts and other outages. With options available to store the electricity you generate on-site, you can give your business a supply to fall back on, should it be needed.
Creates jobs
The solar and renewable energy sector provides many different types of jobs, including positions in manufacturing, installation, engineering, sales, marketing and many more. By choosing to use solar you are helping to boost the local economy and play your part in opening up opportunities for others!
When considering solar for your business, there are many factors to take into consideration. At Indigo Swan we work with our trusted partners to help our clients understand what options are available to them. Together we can advise, plan, and install your solar panels making sure you get the most out of your investment.
To speak to one of our experts today please call us on 01603 625522 or email hello@indigoswan.co.uk
