Solar power technology has been seen to visibly increase many incredible advancements in recent years. The rooftop solar system has benefited house owners as well as commercial entrepreneurs. The rooftop solar system is saving the economy without increasing the impact of harmful chemicals on the environment.
However, many questions sprang into mind when you decided to install a solar panel on your commercial property. Here are a few that can help clear your confusion.
1. DO I NEED TO GO OFF-GRID WHEN I SWITCH TO SOLAR?
Solar energy systems are not meant to eliminate the need for the off-grid for commercial spaces but you can gently go off-grid when you utilize solar batteries they store the excess solar energy and help in times of need. Most commercial buildings utilize the grid along with solar energy to reduce significant energy costs.
rooftop solar systems do not eliminate the need of grid completly. But they replace majority of electric needs by creating a more sustainable energy solution.
2. HOW MUCH MONEY CAN I SAVE ON ELECTRICITY BILLS EVERY MONTH AFTER SWITCHING TO SOLAR?
Going solar is a strategic decision for many commercial owners but, switching to solar guarantees ROI for your business. According to Shams Dubai solar program, business owners with large-scale industries save up to 90% of DEWA electricity consumption using solar energy thereby saving hundreds to thousands of dirhams per year.
3. DO SOLAR PANELS GENERATE ENOUGH AMOUNT OF ELECTRICITY DURING THE WINTER AND RAINY DAYS?
Absolutely yes! The solar power panels can produce up to 30 % – 50 % of solar energy during cloudy weather. And 10 % – 20 % of the optimum energy during heavy rains. In the summer season if your 1 kW solar panel system is generating 4 kWh of electricity during the day. Then in cloudy weather the same 1 kW of solar energy panel will approximately generate 1- 2 kWh of electricity in a day.
4. WHEN WILL I SEE THE RETURN ON INVESTMENT FOR MY COMMERCIAL SOLAR PANEL INVESTMENT?
The total amount of money you will save by investing in a solar power system for commercial purposes varies based on multiple factors which include the kind solar technology you wish to install on your property, solar energy Incentives that you utilize, Your complete solar energy usage And the number of solar panel systems you choose to install.
Typically solar power panels have low maintenance costs and can nearly last up to 20 to 30 years. And most of the commercial builds have significant rooftop space that benefits them as an ideal asset for the potential revenue generation in square footage of underuse. In our experience mostly the commercial building owners see their return on investment (ROI) in 5 years or maybe even less.
5. HOW CAN I REPLACE MY ROOF IF I INSTALL A SOLAR POWER SYSTEM?
Before installing a solar panel system, your solar installer will conduct a rooftop assessment test and determine if your roof needs to be replaced during the lifetime of the solar PV system. If you are planning to replace your rooftop then replace it before you start installing solar.
But if coudnot do it you can approach a third-party contract owner and they will help you in removing your commercial rooftop solar for a temperory period of time. and you can replace you roof and install your commercial roof top solar on to your roof.
6. HOW DO I KNOW IF MY BUILDING IS SUITABLE FOR SOLAR PANEL INSTALLATION?
Buildings that contain large and flat rooftops with good conditioning are best suited for solar panel installation. Solar projects last up to many decades and it is good to make sure your rooftop lasts as long.
7. DO COMMERCIAL SOLAR PANELS MAKE SENSE FOR SMALL TO MEDIUM-SIZED BUSINESSES?
Yes, of course! Commercial solar panels have come a long way from fitting into the shoes of large-scale businesses to the affordable yet great fit for even small to medium size businesses. If you are operating your business, energy bills can add up regardless of your business size.
8. WILL A ROOFTOP SOLAR PV SYSTEM IMPACT THE ROOF DRAINAGE?
No, your solar PV installer will assess the rooftop drainage system routes and design the system to ensure the drainage is not impacted and also the access to water flow is provided to the other rooftop systems for proper maintenance.
Thinking Of Go Solar For Your Commercial Property?
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