There are many benefits to using clean energy systems; not least the positive environmental impact that your business could make in the world, as well as reducing your energy bills, simply by switching to a green energy solution. Here at Kakapo Energy, we have made a handy set of steps on how you and your business can start to plan a secure energy future that will decrease your running costs and sustain your business.
1. Look At Your Current Energy Costs
Look at how much you are currently spending on your energy bills, ideally gathering data from at least the last six months to define where your biggest energy outgoings are. Do you spend more on your heating or your electricity bills? This will help you decide where you can save the most money on your energy bills through renewable energy to be the most efficient for your business.
Here at Kakapo Energy, we can help you with energy profiling your business and breaking down the costs so that you can decide whether you want to save on your thermal heating bills or on your electricity bills. Either way, you’ll be reducing the cost of your energy bills and also your carbon footprint!
Once you have found a recent energy bill please do get in touch and we can guide you through the process.
2. Pick Where You Want Your Panels To Go
Measuring the area where the solar panels will be installed is important to ensure that they work as efficiently as possible.
Did you know that solar panels don’t have to be installed onto your roof? They can be installed onto your walls if that’s where you get the most sun! We at Kakapo Energy can do a virtual initial survey of your site to define the optimum areas for your panels.
Our Guide To Solar For Your Business (email us for a pdf copy) gives clear information about what solar panels are best for which use, including information on buying or leasing your panels. There are no upfront costs if you choose to lease your solar panels instead of buying them and we are available to discuss this further with you to help you decide which type of panels would be best for you before you order your new solar power system.
| Did you know that if you choose a thermal solar panel system, as well as making money back on your heating bills, you are also eligible to receive payments from the UK Government’s Renewable Heat Incentive scheme? |
3. The Installation Process
Now you know which solar panels you are having and where they are going to be, it’s time for the exciting part.
Installing solar panels normally takes only 2 – 6 days! It all depends on how large a surface area you want to cover with your panels which will have been specifically designed for your property to be the most energy-efficient.
The developers will arrive and set up scaffolding to install a mounting structure (the base for your panels to keep them stable) and then install your solar panels so you can start saving costs on your energy bills!
4. Thinking Ahead
You have successfully reduced the amount of C02 emissions that your business produces, whilst securing a sustainable energy future for your business through saving money on your energy bills – Congratulations!
Installing solar panels are also a positive addition to reaching the international standard for environmental management systems (EMS). Contact us to discuss getting an ISO:14001 Accreditation for your business and how you can utilise solar power to reduce your energy bills.