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15 Nov 2024
Over the past decade the cost of solar PV has significantly decreased, allowing growing numbers of organisations to embrace solar energy to lower operational costs, reduce their reliance on grid-imported electricity and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. . If you’re keen to leverage solar PV to support your net zero goals but wondering where to start, this guide is for you. We will walk you through the process, from understanding system size and roof space requirements to planning permission and selecting the right solar panel installers.
Leveraging solar energy offers a host of benefits for businesses. By using renewable energy, organisations reduces their reliance on grid electricity, lowers their exposure to fluctuating energy prices and transition away from fossil fuels. For companies looking to demonstrate leadership in sustainability, installing solar panels aligns with both environmental responsibility and net zero targets.
At Zenergi, we provide the complete guidance for an end-to-end solar panel installation that supports businesses through every phase, from feasibility studies to performance design, construction, and handover. Following the RIBA stages, we ensure a smooth and efficient transition to clean energy. Here’s a breakdown of the commercial solar installation process:
The process begins with a feasibility study to assess your site’s potential for solar PV. This stage is critical to understanding how much roof space or ground area is available for solar arrays. This will also help with an understanding of the expected energy that can be generated , and potential cost savings.
Surveyors will evaluate factors like roof orientation, shading, and structural integrity to determine the optimal system size, ensuring that your business achieves the best return on investment.
Once feasibility is confirmed, we create a tailored system design that maximises energy production and addresses your business energy needs. Performance design optimises solar panel positioning to maximise energy generated, while technical design considers details such as wiring, load-bearing requirements, and electrical connections.
During this phase, we’ll also explore the possibility of adding solar thermal technology if your energy strategy includes heating applications, further enhancing energy savings.
Before construction begins, we guide you through any planning permission requirements, ensuring full compliance with regulations. In many cases, rooftop solar panel installations may not require planning permission, though larger ground-mounted solar arrays or systems with unique requirements might need approvals.
Zenergi’s experienced team works closely with local authorities to streamline the compliance process, keeping your project on track.
With designs and permissions in place, we proceed to the construction phase, where certified solar panel installers set up the solar arrays and connect them to your building’s energy systems. This phase involves installing solar cells and inverters, ensuring your business can start producing renewable energy efficiently.
Throughout the process, we manage all construction details, aiming to minimise any disruptions to your operations.
After installation, we provide a comprehensive handover, including guidance on monitoring tools that let you track system performance and energy generated. With our support, businesses can monitor energy production to ensure that cost savings and sustainability goals are consistently met.
Ongoing maintenance support is available to maximise system lifespan, helping you achieve long-term energy efficiency.
Solar PV systems offer numerous benefits that extend beyond energy cost savings. By generating renewable energy on-site, businesses can significantly reduce their greenhouse gas emissions and contribute to net zero targets. Here’s a closer look at the advantages:
To make the most of solar energy, businesses should consider several key factors:
Zenergi’s end-to-end solar panel installation service provides businesses with a seamless pathway to renewable energy. We handle the whole process – from feasibility assessments and technical design to planning permission and final handover – offering your business a worry-free transition to solar.
Expertise and reliability: With decades of experience in solar PV installation, our team understands the specific needs of businesses, local authorities, and educational institutions, ensuring your system is designed to maximise efficiency and energy savings.
Customised solutions: Our solutions are tailored to your unique energy needs, site specifications, and sustainability goals, making it easy to achieve both immediate and long-term results.
Full-service support: From initial assessments to ongoing monitoring, Zenergi’s comprehensive support allows you to focus on your core operations while we take care of your renewable energy needs.
If your business is ready to embrace renewable energy, solar panels offer a reliable and cost-effective way to achieve energy independence, reduce emissions, and meet net zero goals. Zenergi’s complete solar PV service is here to guide you through every stage, ensuring you can start generating clean energy and benefit from lower operational costs.
Contact us today to discuss how we can help you harness the power of solar energy for your business. With Zenergi, transitioning to solar has never been simpler.
Once installed, solar PV systems provide a low-cost energy source that shields your business from rising energy prices, resulting in immediate and ongoing savings.
Solar installations can increase the value of your property, enhancing its appeal to environmentally-conscious stakeholders and aligning with long-term net zero strategies.
