Solar Energy

Solar power is on the rise in the domestic market globally. Sadly though, we think it is under utilized in the commercial market. Solar energy is hugely beneficial for companies and residents alike. Have you been considering making the switch to solar power but need some more convincing? Here are our top 5 reasons why you should make the switch to solar energy.

• Corporate Social Responsibility

It’s good for the environment! This is probably the most obvious reason for switching to solar power as a business. Global warming is a very real threat to the earth, and one of the biggest contributions to global warming is the use of
fossil fuels. Switching to a clean energy source can help protect our planet from more harm.

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• Save Money

Perhaps one of the biggest perks of solar energy is the costs savings. As businesses we are driven by the numbers and rightly so. With solar power, you generate your own power during daylight hours which is typically when most
businesses are operational. Depending on the size of your system, you may save your company thousands of dollars every month! Furthermore, any energy you generate and don’t use can be sold back into the grid in most nations, so you could actually end up profiting from solar power.

• Remove Downtime

Blackouts can cost businesses thousands of dollars. With the right power storage in place you remove the risk of downtime and loss of productivity when there are blackouts. By switching to solar energy, not only are you reducing the likelihood of a blackout occurring, you also benefit from having your own power source in case a blackout to your area does occur – you’ll never be without power again!

• Green Credentials

We live in an age where global warming and climate change is a huge concern for most of the population. More and more of us are doing our bit to reduce our carbon footprint, including being more selective with the companies we choose to do business with. Companies that are known to be bad for the environment are often boycotted by activists and receive huge amounts of bad publicity. In contrast, by using solar power and doing your bit to go green, you may find that  you receive a surge in attention and sales, so you could find that using solar power is great for business!