Commercial Solar Solutions For Hotels
Commercial Solar For Hotels
Hotels use massive energy to operate the lights, HVAC, technology systems, safety and fire systems, amenities, and other essential features and systems that keep guests happy while enjoying their facilities. One of the highest and potentially volatile reoccurring expenses hotels face is the cost of electricity. Until recently, managers and hotel owners had few options when trying to control this cost., However, that has all changed with the expansion of solar power technology and systems that can be installed at a hotel. The team at Solar Group is excited to share some real-life examples of what has been accomplished at well-known hotels after they installed solar power on their property.
Multiple Forms Of Savings From A Hotel Solar System Installation
The U.S. Department of Energy recently reported that American hotels have saved nearly $300 million in energy costs thanks to improved energy efficiency projects dating back to 2011. Those cost savings will increase significantly as more hotel chains and independent locations adopt solar energy as their primary supply of electricity. Multiple well-known resorts and hotels, including some owned by Courtyard by Marriot, have gone 100% solar and are reaping the benefits, which include:
- Significantly reduced monthly electric bills and nearly eliminated these expenses once the solar system equipment has paid for itself in monthly energy savings.
- Tax incentives from the federal government, such as the Investment Tax Credit, as well as state and local tax incentives and rebates
In addition, these facilities are finding that they have the ability to shift the money once spent on electricity to invest in other expenses within the hotel. The increased value of new or upgraded amenities is increasing customer demand and the location’s profit.
Common Hotel Solar Panel Locations
One concern for many hotel management teams is the ability to install enough solar panels to eliminate the need for electricity from the grid. They fear that limited roof space or direct access to the sun will eliminate their ability to cash in on the benefits of a solar power system. However, the creative team at Solar Group is ready to evaluate any site and provide alternative solar panel locations and installation methods to ensure you can get the power and savings you need from this innovative and forward-thinking project. Some possible alternate solar panel locations include:
- On canopies located in the pool area
- Over covered parking lot spaces or on parking garage rooftops
- Shaded seating areas throughout the property can be used to mount solar panels
- Freestanding ground-mounted solar panels can be installed in large areas that are unused and have access to sunlight
The location of solar panels is nearly unlimited once you understand how creatively they can be installed. In many cases, guests will never realize they are enjoying the shade of a new poolside canopy that was really installed to provide a concealed location for solar panels. If you are ready to begin planning for a future that is free of costly electricity from the grid, please get in touch with Solar Group to meet with you and your staff, evaluate your hotel property, and make suggestions for installing a solar power system that will quickly pay for itself and provide decades of affordable energy while helping to protect the planet for future generations.