With the cost of electricity skyrocketing and no indication that the rates will ever recede to a more reasonable price point, many commercial property owners and business owners are actively seeking information about converting to commercial solar power. However, one of the first questions they must answer is whether their commercial property is solar-ready. Without a degree in engineering, many professionals are unsure how to answer that vital question. To eliminate some of the confusion about what solar ready means, the team at Solar Group has created a short list of information that will help busy business executives answer this
question.
Can Your Building Physically Support Solar Equipment?
Many commercial buildings are decades old and might not be capable of supporting the solar panels and other equipment needed to convert your commercial property to solar energy. In addition, the building would need to have the appropriate sun exposure for the system to function. Dense tree cover is not optimal for conversion to solar power. However, that does not mean you cannot go solar. All it means is that a Solar Group expert needs to visit the site and create a plan for alternative locations for the solar panels and components of your new solar power system. Some of the common solutions include installing canopies over employee parking to house the panels or installing pole-mounted panels in the parking area or a remote section of the property.
Is There Utility Space Available?
You will also want to evaluate the utility space available to house the remaining equipment required to go solar. The system’s storage capability will ensure that even on days when there is little sunlight, your facility is fully powered by affordable solar power. Ideally, the components of the solar power system can be incorporated into your electrical room or space in the building for ease of installation and transitioning to solar power.
However, if the space is not easily accessible or is inadequate to accommodate the amount of equipment needed, the team at Solar Group can provide an alternative solution. It is not uncommon for a small building to be added to the property to house the power storage and other equipment, much like when a facility installs a backup generator in an outbuilding.
Solar Group Is Here To Help You Harness The Sun
Each commercial application for solar power is as unique as the facility and business that will be using it. At the Solar Group, our staff is here to evaluate the features and needs of the commercial property and provide a design that will best use the space and access existing on the property. If there are challenges due to the age of the structure, the access to the sky and sunlight, or creating a storage facility for solar power, our team will work with you and your staff to ensure we provide options that will meet your needs and budget for the project. Please get in touch with the Solar Group today to discuss any questions you have and determine when our team can meet with you and your key staff members to gather more information and begin guiding you and your business in this exciting and vital process of controlling your future energy cost and access.
