Throughout the past decade, the adoption of solar power for commercial enterprises has significantly increased in the USA, and some of the largest companies in the world are now taking advantage of the many incentives of switching to solar.
Know the benefits of solar power but aren’t quite sure how it works? Here’s a brief explanation:
Solar panels are made with photovoltaic cells that are semi-conductive, enabling them to conduct electricity while also maintaining an electric field. In the form of photons, sunlight hits the semiconductor inside the photovoltaic cell and is absorbed, knocking some electrons loose. Once pushed through the electric field generated by the cell, the electrons move into the conductive plates around the cell. Known as the energy current, the flow of electrons is directed into the wires connecting the solar panel.
Known as a direct current, or DC, the energy generated by a solar panel goes through an inverter, to convert the DC to an alternating current, or AC, a current used for electricity in most commercial buildings. Once converted, the AC is sent to the breaker box, and when inside there, it can be easily distributed to where it’s needed within the building.
When the solar panels are installed on the roof of your commercial building, you can start using clean energy to power your business.
Why should your business transition to solar power?
There are 3 main reasons why commercial enterprises should make the switch to solar:
When you combine a reduction in electricity costs with the environmental benefits associated with renewable energy, and throw in government incentives on top, it’s hard to see why a business wouldn’t want to invest in solar power.
Now considered to be one of the cheapest forms of electricity in the world, your business could convert to solar power and begin enjoying the benefits of increasingly affordable solar panel installations, for many years to come.
Depending which state your business is located in, you could be eligible to receive financial incentives from the government to offset the cost of having solar panels installed. Not only that, but there may be other federal, state and local programs that enable you to significantly reduce the cost of installation. You may also qualify for net metering, which enables property owners to gain energy credits that can be used during other times of the year.
To find out more about how your business could make huge savings on its energy bills, and continue to save for decades to come, schedule an initial consultation with a local solar panel installer, and start saving both money, and the planet.
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