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Benefits of Solar Energy for Commercial Buildings and Business Owners

There are endless advantages to adopting solar energy in commercial settings. Aside from the obvious commercial solar savings through reduced electricity bills and enhanced energy security, a commercial solar panel installation welcomes a positive environmental impact and improves the corporate sustainability image of small, medium and large businesses across the country.

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Companies like yours can play a part in Ireland’s renewable energy transition by installing solar PV and reducing your carbon footprint. It’s never been more important to communicate to your customers that you are energy-efficient and eco-friendly; contributing to the causes they commonly believe in. Consumers are increasingly factoring social and environmental factors into their purchasing decisions. Solar Home can help you let your customers know that you are playing your part by transitioning to sustainable energy solutions.

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What does a Commercial Solar Panel Installation Cost?

As solar panels generate free electricity during business daylight hours, solar energy can power daytime commercial operations and offset installation costs to hit payback within the first 3-5 years. Because we use REC solar panels, Solar Home’s commercial solar PV installations will provide free electricity for more than 25 years at an annual financial return of 20% on average. This means the commercial solar energy your business generates for the next 20 years (after hitting payback) will not cost you a penny! Commercial solar panel maintenance for REC solar panels is minimal, so the real cost of going solar only concerns the upfront installation cost, determined by:

Business Grants for Solar Panels Reduce the Cost of Commercial Solar Energy

What is Included in Our Commercial Solar PV System?

Our commercial solar PV systems are expertly designed to deliver maximum energy efficiency, cost savings, and long-term sustainability for your business. Each system includes all the vital components needed for optimal performance and seamless integration with your existing infrastructure. From design to installation, we ensure every element works together to meet your unique energy goals.

  • Solar Panels: We install REC PV panels – the premium choice for commercial use – ensuring you hit ‘payback’ faster than any other panel and maximise your ROI each year thereafter.
  • Inverter: Converts direct current (DC) electricity generated by your panels into alternating current (AC) electricity, to power business operations and systems.
  • Fuse Board: Our system includes a durable fuse board to safely manage and effectively distribute the electricity generated by your panels throughout your business area.
  • Battery: Our Alpha ESS battery storage system allows you to store excess energy generated during the day, and use it during peak hours (or at night) to power operations for FREE.
  • Mains Connection: Our commercial solar system ensures a smooth connection to the mains, allowing for any excess electricity generated to be fed back into the grid, earning your business additional revenue through feed-in tariffs.
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As professional SEAI-certified commercial solar PV installers and the longest established solar panel installer in Ireland, Solar Home brings two decades of experience, top-quality service and workmanship to your business. Working with companies across all sectors, we provide comprehensive design and installation, while guaranteeing significant financial return for your investment (with the shortest payback period).

“Very pleased and impressed with Solar PV system installed by Shane and Colm’s professional team. Solar power by day and battery power by night. It was great to deal with technically astute PV engineers rather than mere salesmen.” Noel Von Froggenstein
“Solar Home were the best tradesmen that we had on our property during our renovation. They are friendly, clean, tidy. The solar system works perfectly. Can’t recommend them enough – absolute professionals.” Samuel Gluck
“Very happy with these panels. Surprised how much energy they generate on sunny winter days. Solar Home did a fine job on installation with high level of expertise and prompt timely service.” Terry Coleman